in classic bong style, this film doesn’t shy away from its scathing socio-political commentary and explicit depiction of class dynamics under capitalism. however, for me, what separates mickey 17 from bong’s previous works is it’s portrayal of the psychological effects of this absurd system we are subject to.
mickey is labelled an “expendable”; sent to a distant planet to serve as a labourer for the corporate interests of a powerful entity. his life (or should i say lives) are treated…
