Sorry to Bother You Review

Sorry to Bother You is a wild, crazy, unique movie with a heavy dose of political commentary. This movie is about a telemarketer who lives in an alternate reality version of Oakland. The less you know about this movie the more fun the ride will be. Lakeith Stanfield gives a fantastic performance. He plays every aspect of his character to perfection. Tessa Thompson gives a really good performance as Lakeith’s girlfriend. Danny Glover and Armie Hammer both give great performances in smaller roles. First time director Boots Riley did a fantastic job creating a world and characters that I was immediately grabbed by. The script is fantastic filled with tons of laughs and a few surprises. The cinematography and editing are both fantastic and done in a way that gives the movie a unique feel. The score as well stands out, especially in a few scenes. At 105 minutes the movie moves at a very quick pace that never gives you much time to catch your breath. As for flaws, I am still not sure every creative decision in the 3rd act worked for me but it definitely left an impact on me. Overall Sorry to Bother You was a great movie, but is only going to work for certain audiences.

8/10