The sci-fi film Mickey 17 promised viewers an intellectual blockbuster about cloning and the search for identity, but in reality, it has evoked quite mixed emotions. The star-studded cast, action, and philosophical questions are overshadowed by awkward jokes and strange plot decisions. What moments hinder viewers from fully enjoying the film, especially considering its average IMDb rating of 6.6.
First issue — the ineffective humour in Mickey 17
The film was marketed as a sci-fi with comedic elements, but the humour turned out to be too specific. At times, it feels like satire bordering on grotesque, and some scenes come across as more absurd than funny. Instead of organic humour, viewers are subjected to forced jokes that disrupt the atmosphere.
Second issue — an overloaded plot in Mickey 17
The plot of Mickey 17 tries to juggle philosophy, sci-fi, and political satire, but ultimately loses balance. The film introduces many themes but fails to fully explore them, leaving a sense of fragmentation. Political allusions, flashbacks, and technical explanations alternate so chaotically that following the story becomes difficult.
Third issue — logical gaps in the cloning concept of Mickey 17
The memory-copying technology in the film raises many questions. If the clone’s memories are stored up until their death, how does the protagonist become aware of his past deaths? Why does the "original" Mickey have no privileges over his copies? These inconsistencies make it hard to immerse in the story and take it seriously.
Despite these flaws, the film remains an unusual experiment that might appeal to fans of philosophical sci-fi. However, due to the overloaded themes and unsuccessful humour, it risks not becoming a genre classic.
