Movie review
February 28, 2025 · 137 min · R
Woke Score
Lower is better
Review
The movie constantly lectures about capitalism turning humans into expendable clones for corporate profit. It pushes anti-colonial messaging by portraying the space colonization as evil invaders destroying innocent natives for progress. The villain is a direct Trump fascist parody with red hats and “pure white planet” rhetoric. Nasha the Black security agent is the girlboss hero who defies authority and leads the colony while visible lesbian characters appear as security agents.
Breakdown
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for Mickey 17.
Woke representation / casting
Black actress as strong girlboss security agent and colony leader with visible queer supporting characters.
Woke political dialogue
Unsubtle dialogue and speeches attack capitalism, colonialism, and fascism directly.
Identity-driven story themes
Cloning identity plus visible LGBTQ+ elements including lesbian characters and throuple hints.
Western institutional / cultural critique
Heavy emphasis on systemic critiques of capitalism as dehumanizing, colonial exploitation, and fascist leadership with modern political parallels.
Woke character or canon changes
Major alterations from Edward Ashton’s novel to amplify political satire and Trump parody not central in source.
Production
Anti-woke backlash and complaints
Conservative criticism of anti-Trump propaganda and heavy messaging; evidence present but not overwhelming storm.
Creator track record context
Bong Joon Ho’s history of anti-capitalist activist-themed projects supports the film’s emphasis.
