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title: "Sorry to Bother You (2018) review"
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# Sorry to Bother You (2018)

Feb 1, 2025 | Rated 4.5 out of 5 | Dir. Boots Riley

I love this movie - and i want to know about HOW and WHO allowed Boots to make this movie. Is audacious and hilarious. The third act works for me and i love the sci fi absurdism.

Also on [Letterboxd](https://letterboxd.com/joekarlsson/film/sorry-to-bother-you/)

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