Sorry To Bother You | Film Review

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This is a film that came out a while ago in some places, but didn't seem to have a worldwide cinematic release, so it was probably missed by a lot of people, particularly in the UK.

Telemarketer Cassius 'Cash' Green is stuck. He can't afford to pay his rent, and he couldn't be a worse salesman if he tried. That is, until he gets a tip from a co-worker. A tip that turns him from useless salesman to 'power caller' in a matter of weeks.When his friends organise a protest against their working conditions and low wages, Cash finds himself caught in the middle. And when he meets Steve Lift, a CEO who takes a liking to him, he is even more confused. Will Cash sell out his friends for the money that he makes as a 'power caller'? And is Steve Lift's business what it appears to be?

This film has an extremely original concept. It's the kind of thing that, even after you finish watching the movie in its entirety, you can't really say for sure what the plot, or purpose, of the film is. It's open to interpretation and seems to be many concepts rolled into one package.

Something extremely impressive about the film is the way that shots are used. There are countless times when there is a close-up shot of a characters face, where the camera lingers on this particular character no matter what else is happening in the background. Each of these shots seem to tell their own story, and each gives something away about the character that is shown.

Each of the characters are incredibly original and distinct. From Cash, to his girlfriend Detroit, to his friend and co-workers Sal, Squeeze and Langston, to the CEO himself Steve Lift. Each of the characters are extremely important to the story no matter how much screen time they have. 

The first half of the film presents itself as a satire that genuinely has interesting, important things to say. However, we then get into a story that is purely rooted in the absurd. The story is flipped on its head and, for some, becomes confusing and, for want of a better word, weird. 

Because of this, the best way to go into seeing this film is to go in with no expectations. It is absurdist, fantastical entertainment rooted in a version of reality that the audience need to believe in for it to work.

Overall, the film cleverly uses a simple idea, mixed with absurd fantasy, to relay messages about the real world in an extremely original way. It won't be a film for everyone, but the people who like it, will love it.

Lou