Director Bong Joon-ho has earned global recognition following the success of his 2019 film “Parasite,” marking the first non-English movie to win the Oscar for Best Picture. Ever since, everyone has been eagerly waiting to see what he’d do next, and now it’s official – his new sci-fi film, titled “Mickey 17,” will be released in cinemas next week. Critics are already singing its praises, and while Joon-ho has explored various genres throughout his career, he recently amused us with the reason why he’ll never venture into musicals.
During an interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert about his film Mickey 17, the South Korean director was reminded of the diverse themes in his movies that span various genres. When asked if he’d consider making a musical, Joon-ho chuckled and admitted that there’s one particular aspect of it he dislikes intensely, likely ruling out any future projects involving singing and dancing for him.
I hold musicals in high regard, with Jesus Christ Superstar and All That Jazz being my favorites. However, I personally find it challenging to create one myself. The instant singing begins, I feel uncomfortable. Characters seem to engage in everyday conversations only to burst into song unexpectedly, like ‘Tonight.’ This sudden shift often leaves me cringing. I’m simply not cut out for musical production.
Beyond “Mickey 17” and “Parasite”, Bong Joon-ho is renowned for helming some of the most outstanding genre films ever produced. His 2006 film, “The Host”, garnered a 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, showcasing the director’s knack for crafting heartfelt monster movies. He then moved on to the neo-noir thriller “Mother” in 2009 and made his English-language directorial debut with the post-apocalyptic thriller “Snowpiercer” in 2013. It would not be an exaggeration to say that he has a firm understanding of what it takes to develop captivating characters, and while experimenting with a musical like “Repo: The Genetic Opera” might be intriguing, it’s likely best for Bong Joon-ho to stay within his comfort zone.
Bong Joon-ho Says ‘Mickey 17’ Was Influenced by a John Carpenter Classic
In the movie titled “Mickey 17“, Robert Pattinson plays Mickey Barnes, a character who is disposable and has the grim duty of dying multiple times for his job. After each demise, he gets replicated anew, until a strange occurrence leads to two identical versions of him co-existing. While director Joon-ho drew inspiration from Edward Aston’s novel “Mickey7“, he also acknowledges that the film shares themes with John Carpenter’s classic horror film, “The Thing“, which he holds in high regard.
In my opinion, the narrative seems to delve into the essence of being human, questioning our nature. It sets up humans alongside other beings, offering an opportunity for contrast and reflection on what truly defines us as humans.
Similar to ‘The Thing’, Joon-ho’s movie introduces creatures, named Creepers, that are not searching for human hosts but play a significant role in the storyline as emphasized by the director. The peculiar plot involving these creatures will unfold when ‘Mickey 17’ hits theaters nationwide on March 7, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.
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2025-02-26 21:01