I Love Boosters (2026)★ 6.7/10

It’s been almost eight years since musician Boots Riley became a writer/director with his debut SORRY FOR BOTHERING YOU. It was an inventive and surreal middle finger to capitalism. He is back with his other middle finger for I LOVE BOOSTERS, a fashionista’s fever dream of a surrealist comedy. Corvette (Keke Palmer) is the leader of a gang of shoplifters who boost high-end clothes, selling them at a massive price-drop. Demi Moore plays the Miranda Priestly type of character, literally leaning into the stereotypical billionaire fashion mogul. Everything pops in this movie, from the vibrant colours to the score. There is a lot going on, sometimes too much. As with his last movie, Riley cranks up the surrealism in the third act, which could be divisive for some. The movie slightly loses the overall message as it goes on, but it goes to places I never thought possible. Don Cheadle, LaKieth Stanfield, and Will Poulter all play hilarious roles. The visuals are wild and unique, utilizing different styles. I loved seeing Riley just go for it. It has a similar tone from EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE, but it goes a little too far with its absurdity. The writing is clever and very funny. Overall, I LOVE BOOSTERS is a unique, strange, and original tale that speaks to real issues. I had a fun time, but I know not everybody will feel the same.