Sorry to Bother You (2018)

People are complaining about the third act but I'm sure they loved Get Out which also has themes which were just as absurd. As long as you go in understanding that, just as the movie is listed, this is a Comedy/Fantasy then you'll be ok. If that's not your cup of tea then you should probably move on. But again, if you liked Get Out and how ridiculous some of the story was in that then you'll probably like this too.

Fmovies: Powerful and fun ! This movie is inspiring at so many levels. For once they thought about the scenario before directing the movie. Actors are perfect and the editing is great.

Sorry To Bother You is a weird film. Not that that's a bad thing. It takes strange twists and turns, all while saying interesting things and presenting something thought provoking.

STBY is about Cassius "Cash" Green, a man who just needs to make a buck at his horrible telemarketer job and just get by. After finding he has a talent for sales while using his "white voice", he's propelled to the upper echelon of elite salespeople at the company. But that's just the first act. Any more and I'll spoil what this film has in store for you. The pace of it all is very quick and kept me wondering what could happen next. Every time I thought I knew where it was going, it jerked me into another dimension. The only gripe I had with the story is that the side plot of the friend who is trying to get with his girlfriend seems totally unnecessary. It could be taken out of the movie completely and nothing would be different.

The acting is great, with all the actors either embracing the insanity or not knowing what exactly to do with it. Everyone is fun to watch and see how they would react to their new situations.

The cinematography was excellent. From the first act and how dull and drab and out of focus everything is due to our main character's disinterest in his life and job, to the second act's sharp clarity where he is focused on doing the best he can at his job. The third act feels like a dream where everything is bright but hazy. There's a lot of great subtle visual metaphors throughout that make it fun to analyze as well. I would love to watch this again and see what I missed.

The soundtrack for this is just as trippy and weird. Lots of loops and weird instrumentation can be heard. Some members of the band Tune-Yards do the composition and it really does show. It keeps the kooky and psychedelic atmosphere alive.

Aside from some wonky "white voice" lip sync and the one story gripe, this is an awesome movie. Don't expect to laugh as much, but definitely expect to say "WTF???!!???" a whole lot.

Sorry to Bother You fmovies. Sorry To Bother You, the most interesting movie of 2018, starts off going in one direction and takes not only the characters, but its audiences in a complete different direction. Set in Oakland, Ca., Cassius Green is the average American, chasing the dream of success by joining a telemarketing company. After discovering his 'white voice,' Cassius climbs the ranks of the company, bringing him into a life he did not expect at all, selling more than just the average household goods. Cassius is just the business man stuck between the two world of glory and greed, and humility with the working class. While the movie starts off as a comedy for audiences, feeling like its a relatable story about the average man, it takes a much darker turn. The film takes your mind for a spin, asking questions like 'what media is consuming the minds of the people' and 'do people realize what is happening around them?' Boots Riley wrote the film, showing that he can give audience something more than just the average blockbuster. He makes the story progress at a rapid, yet followable pace. Taking on multiple roles, Boots Riley also takes on directing the film, definitely pulling out a great performance from the actors. He also is able to show the pacing that he had when he wrote the film, very smoothly. Editing done by Terel Gibson brings to life the world in Cassuis Green's view of the world, from literal things to the way he sees his job as a telemarketer. Something that is done well is the scenes where they transition the time of day by jump cutting a sign from the WorryFree corporation, from clean to tagged with graffiti. Lastly, Doug Emmett shows the mood very well with his placement of lighting, from darker scenes in the film, to the bright mornings that Cassius wakes up. He uses lighting to highlight the mood that Cassius is in. While the film was superb, the only difference I would of made was using more of the well known actors, showing their character development, especially Danny Glover.

Good: The concept was original and different and the first two-thirds of the movie were interesting/engaging. The film is filled with talent from Tessa Thompson to Armie Hammer. But the true standout is Lakeith Stanfield's character who is relatable with his struggles and goal in life of making a difference and mattering in the world. I do like the themes the film tackles like the corruption of big companies with its hunger for power and money.

Bad: The film bounces around too much with its subplots. Near the end, the story goes for more of a shock value and the social problems it started to develop gets lost in a bad acid trip. Some of the ideas and characters were not fully developed as a result of the film being fast paced and messy. I personally did not find the jokes funny, but my audience was laughing for the most part.

Overall: This film is a political satire so it is not for everyone, however I believe there is a certain crowd that will absolutely admire this film and praise it for its originality and humor. The film juggles too much, but I appreciate Boots Riley's first time directorial debut ambitions.

3/5

I won't give anything away, but just prepare to be shocked and a little messed up by this movie. It's an understatement to say that it's not the movie you think you're gonna see. With that being said, it's got plenty of humor and we really liked it...but it definitely messed us up a little. You're gonna want to phone a friend after the movie ends so you can re-adjust to the real world.