Sorry to Bother You (2018)
Stars: Lakeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson, Jermaine Fowler
Runtime: 111 minutes
Synopsis: A young telemarketer discovers the recipe for a successful career. But is it really worth it?
- Performances: 7/10
Why? Good performances all around without being really memorable. A great balance of comedy and drama and some hilarious short appearances by stars like Terry Crews and Danny Glover definitely made the movie a lot more fun.
- Screenplay: 6/10
Why? What a frustrating third act. Apart from the last 30 minutes which honestly belong in a trash can, the film was both funny and fresh. It all went to shit when Armie Hammer's character is introduced and sort of tainted the fun I had in the first two acts. I was still impressed with Boots Riley's first showing as a director, however, and can't wait to see what he does next.
- Costumes/Makeup: 5/10
Why? Again, the last act completely ruins the efforts put into the design of the characters (especially Detroit, played by Tessa Thompson) by introducing horrendous new characters (I can't talk about them without getting into spoilers but trust me when I say that you'll immediately recognize them).
- Editing: 8/10
Why? One of the main reasons the film felt fresh was its editing. It was both self-aware and kept the movie going.
- Cinematography: 6/10
Why? Nothing truly special about it except maybe the use of colors. It didn't wow me and I wasn't expecting it to anyway.
- Score/Soundtrack: 8/10
Why? First time director Boots Riley is more known for his musical skills and it shows. The score and soundtrack fit perfectly with the energetic comedic atmosphere the movie was going for.
FINAL GRADE: 7/10
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