The absurdist dark comedy critiques capitalism in the most surrealist manner.
Directed byBoots Riley, itremains one of the stand-out debuts of the 2010sdue toits unique tone and bold storytelling.
It seamlessly blends the familiar mundanity of capitalism with artificially dystopian norms and values.
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What is Sorry to Bother You About?
Once he adopts the technique, he finds it helps him advance his career rapidly.
The movie simultaneously has a nonchalant, whimsical tone yet takes itself extremely seriously at the same time.
This whiplash is what makesSorry to BotherYou so enthralling.
Yet, it doesnt matter how bizarre the images get, they are still symbolically recognizable.
Without this nuance, the absurdism would fall flat.
Thetelecommunications office is plain, with characters dressed in mundane office attire.
A lot of the line delivery is purposefully monotone and curt.
Sorry To Bother Youis now available to stream on Hulu.
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