Sorry to Bother You

2018 "Destiny Is Calling"
6.9| 1h52m| R| en
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In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, black telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success – which propels him into a macabre universe.

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SpuffyWeb Sadly Over-hyped
Matialth Good concept, poorly executed.
BelSports This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.
Mandeep Tyson The acting in this movie is really good.
Joel Nova One quote from a review pulled for the movie's trailer said "Like 'Get Out' but on Drugs". I definitely agree, and quite possibly the movie may be better enjoyed not sober.Meant-to-be-high movies are immersive; Sorry to Bother You's method is to give the viewers a simple world with simple messages and simple elements, repeated frequently, but not quite the same every time you see it. For example, Tessa Thompson's character Detroit wears earrings she designs herself, and each pair is different every time you see her. More surreal, however, is Lakieth Stanfield's Cassius Green, who carries a picture of a man posing by a car, which appears in different poses and moods according to the events that play out in the film. The little quirks like those are what gives Sorry to Bother You its charm. However, the audience in my theater slightly less than I expected for a comedy. Sorry to Bother You seems to be more weird than funny overall. The movie's world also seems small, as many elements repeat over and over to a fault. For instance, there's a scene where Cassius flips through the tv channels, of which there are only 3. Don't get me wrong, the three channels is an impressive position for the film's theme and message on Monopoly Capitalism, but the rest of the film didn't stretch its legs far enough to off-set the claustrophobia.However, I doubt many critics could provide specific changes to improve the film, and neither could I. It's a unique film that took risks to have its own voice, and I absolutely love it for that fact. If you are still interested in any way, please go see it, as I believe it would be way more fun at the theater than at home.
kwesimiller First I want to say that this movie is original, I couldn't think of another movie like it. The choice of characters and plot really carried this one over. Outstanding performance by LaKeith Stanfield. The one drawback is the ending, they could of did without, but I think overall it was a great watch.
Gresh854 I'm not messing around when I say Sorry To Bother You is the eeriest comedy I've ever embarked upon. Its awkwardly bestowed, but in its favor, makes for an unforgettably odd experience. Boots Riley has invented something that feels violating yet strangely refreshing. (Verdict: B)
gvilchis23 Awesome satire movie, some moments i feel i was watching a Atlanta episode, others black mirror and ended up being a twilight zone episode! there is a lot of dark humor over here, is a thinking pay attention movie to catch a lot of the jokes. if you like weird movies you should watch this one for sure!