"Sorry To Bother You": A Completely Bonkers, But Meaningful Statement On Modern America

"Sorry To Bother You": Movie Review

"Sorry To Bother You" is a bold, and unflinching statement about modern America and Capitalism. It utilizes insane imagery, edgy humor, and an off the rails plot development to present it's voice on American culture.

The film is completely bonkers to say the least.

"Sorry To Bother You" takes place with a man named Cassius Green (Lakeith Stanfield who got posessed in last years film "Get Out") finds his calling in telemarketing, as he finds his inner white voice to move up the ranks. From there we meet characters such as Steven Lift (an insane Armie Hammer) and Mr. ____ (Omari Hardwick) who are just plain fun to watch.

Funny, yet preachy, intriguing, yet silly, "Sorry To Bother You" is a film with negatives that seem to follow the positives. It's too off the wall, slapstick to warrant a meaningful film about capitalism, and too one note to be consistantly funny. Director Boots Riley never finds that sweet spot, and it hurts the film consistantly.

The vibrant colors, fun sets, and a wild imagination lifts it from being a truly bad film. I was genuinley entertained, but don't go in expecting a film that is going to represent a strong political voice for cinema.

2 1/2 Stars Out Of 4