Parasite (2019) is arguably one of the best Best Picture winners of the last decade, and it certainly put its director, Bong Joon Ho, on the global cinema map in a way he had not been before. It’s no surprise, then, that a big studio like Warner Bros. would essentially offer him a blank check to make his next film, Mickey 17. The film’s release has been far from a success, however. Warner Bros. delayed the film’s release nearly a year, and then changed the 2025 release date three more times. With a $118 million production budget and only having made $92.2 million worldwide since its opening on March 7th, Warner Bros. is projected to lose between $75 and $80 million during the film’s theatrical run. Reviews from critics have been mixed, but is this financial flop the film’s fault?

On this episode of The Long Take Review, P.T., Greg, our special guest Hasib (yayyy!), and I come to this film’s defense, leveling fair criticisms where we see fit but primarily celebrating what we loved. How would we compare Mickey 17 to the rest of Bong Joon Ho’s filmography? Did we think the political satire was too over-the-top, as others have? Do we think Robert Pattison did his own stunts? Can P.T. and Greg accurately imitate his voice? How do all the storylines and themes come together? Listen to find out!

We go into SPOILER MODE at the 21:00 minute mark. If you are still undecided as to whether or not you want to sign the spoilerable agreement, you can listen safely until then.

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