Berlin Goes Bananas for Robert Pattinson and His Clones in Bong Joon Ho’s ‘Mickey 17’

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At the Berlin Film Festival, Robert Pattinson experienced a twin debut with the premiere of Bong Joon Ho’s “Mickey 17” on Saturday evening. Interestingly, Pattinson portrays both an explorer and his clone in this intriguing sci-fi tale. Moreover, the audience inside the theater couldn’t help but double their applause after the movie’s closing credits.

At the Berlinale Palast Theater, “Mickey 17” was met with an incredibly warm welcome during the festival, earning a standing ovation that lasted about a minute before being interrupted. The interruption came from Berlin’s new chief, Tricia Tuttle, who wanted to bring director Bong onstage for a quick question-and-answer session.

Bong shared with the crowd how enthralling the idea of human printing had become for him, thankful they stuck around till the end of the 137-minute movie, “Mickey 17,” premiering in theaters on March 7, courtesy of Warner Bros. This film unfolds in a grim future where Mickey, a lost soul, escapes Earth aboard a spaceship by consenting to be an ‘expandable,’ sacrificing his body for the mission. As part of this role, he endures hazardous perils that ultimately claim his life, but he’s not gone for good – he resurfaces through clones thanks to a cutting-edge printing machine on board the spacecraft. His consciousness remains unaltered throughout this process.

Bong expressed how fantastic it was to consider printing more images of Robert Pattinson. He’s incredibly suitable for reproduction!”

“Bong found it wonderful contemplating the idea of producing more Robert Pattinson prints. He’s just perfect for duplication!

As I stepped onto the red carpet, bathed in the glow of the spotlight, I couldn’t help but feel a hint of the Dark Knight himself, thanks to my all-black attire and sleek leather coat. The anticipation was palpable as I arrived early, signing autographs and snapping selfies with fans eagerly awaiting my arrival. “Rob! Rob! Rob!” they chanted, their voices a symphony of welcome that felt strangely familiar, reminiscent of the fervor that surrounded me during the height of my Twilight years.

Absolutely, Robert Pattinson’s charm is effectively utilized in “Mickey 17.” Following an unintended fall, one of the Mickeys miraculously lives and re-enters the spaceship to encounter his next clone. However, instead of welcoming him with open arms, they engage in a struggle over their mutual girlfriend, Naomi Ackie. In fact, they share some heated moments with her that rival the steamy love triangle seen in “Challengers.

Additional stars graced the event were Steven Yeun and Toni Collette, as well as Tilda Swinton, renowned for her role as a tyrant in “Snowpiecer” (2013). On Thursday night, Swinton was awarded an honorary Golden Bear for her remarkable career accomplishments. Just before the film began, Pattinson and Joon displayed a heart gesture to the audience, each forming half-circles with their hands to symbolize a complete heart.

Joon’s latest movie, titled “Mickey 17,” marks the director’s return to filmmaking since the release of “Parasite” in 2019. This film, which was warmly received at Cannes with a five-minute standing ovation and eventually won the Oscar for best picture, is Joon’s eighth feature film. Notably, Joon’s previous works like “The Host” (2006) and “Okja” (2017) have consistently explored themes of identity, societal issues, and class struggle. In “Mickey 17,” these themes are further developed with the portrayal of a character resembling Donald Trump, played by Mark Ruffalo.

The movie, produced at a cost of $118 million, is projected to debut in the U.S. with approximately $20 million. There’s potential for increased earnings due to positive audience feedback and reviews from Berlin. However, a suggestion for the festival organizers: Consider extending the applause duration next time around.

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2025-02-16 01:46