Review of Sorry to Bother You (2018) by Henry M — 20 Jul 2018

Defies genre. Holds a mirror up to the audience in a warm that is unlike anything before it.

This review of Sorry to Bother You (2018) was written by Henry M on 20 Jul 2018.

Sorry to Bother You has generally received positive reviews.

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