Lee's Review: "Sorry to Bother You"
"Just remember, S.T.T.S. Stick to the Script."
(WLTX) - Cassius Green is having trouble making ends meet. He just got a new telemarketing job but it's strictly commission. Perhaps a little profiling can boost his sales.
Looks like Cash has just unlocked the secret sound of success! All he has to do is talk like a white man. And, he's so good at it, he quickly gets a huge promotion to Power Caller. But at what price?
Meanwhile, all of his old co-workers are angrily demanding better pay. And, while he supports them, he doesn't want to damage his current position. Is Cassius selling out? His girlfriend sure thinks so.
Then, he's given a proposal that's SO bizarre, he can't believe it until he hears it from the horse's mouth! Can he handle being saddled with all this responsibility? It's certainly nice to be financially stable.
"Sorry to Bother You" is comic satire, operating in a world of surrealism. It's very uneven storytelling. But it also has moments that are quite hysterical.
However, those moments are only funny if you're not the sensitive type. The Question of Discretion looms extra large in this film. It's loaded with strong graphic content, profanity and drug use.
But, when it comes to comedy, the unapologetic approach is often respected - especially by the Leemoji! Hopefully, you'll see it that way too. If not...sorry to bother you.
