Boosters teaser trailer showcases Fashion-Forward Philanthropy in Boots Riley’s new crime comedy
Key Takeaways
- Film Release: I Love Boosters is set to hit theaters on May 22.
- Plot Overview: The film follows a group of shoplifters who target a ruthless fashion mogul.
- Star Cast: The film features an impressive cast including Keke Palmer and LaKeith Stanfield.
- Director's Style: Boots Riley’s unique directing style adds a groovy vibe to the film.
Who among us hasn’t pilfered something from a department store? I don’t do anything like that now, of course, but when I was young and stupid, an item or two might have found its way into my pocket. What? What are you going to do about it? Call the cops? Please. It was like 38 years ago. I doubt anyone would come knocking on my door for swiping a handful of seashells and a few shark’s teeth. Anyway! Why am I talking about stealing? It’s because Boots Riley‘s new joint, I Love Boosters, is a stylish heist comedy coming to theaters on May 22, and it looks fantastic!
What’s a booster?
A booster is someone who steals clothes from a store and then sells them at a discount price. In NEON‘s I Love Boosters teaser trailer, a group of shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven get in over their heads on a series of heists that bring them unwanted attention.
The term “booster” refers specifically to individuals involved in retail theft for profit.
The cast of I Love Boosters is insane
I Love Boosters looks outstanding. I love the film’s color palette, attitude, and wonky trance soundtrack. Furthermore, the cast is stacked, with Keke Palmer, LaKeith Stanfield, Naomi Ackie, Hannah Alline, Eiza Gonzalez, Poppy Liu, Taylour Paige, Will Poulter, and Demi Moore leading the charge. The teaser trailer had me laughing out loud, and there’s something inherently groovy about Riley’s directorial style that I can’t look away from.
The ensemble cast enhances the film’s appeal significantly.
Other Boots Riley joints
Boots Riley gained a lot of attention with his satirical comedy Sorry to Bother You in 2018, starring LaKeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson, Jermaine Fowler, Omari Hardwick, Terry Crews, Steven Yeun, Danny Glover, and more. Between Sorry and I Love Boosters, Boots Riley created and directed seven episodes of I’m a Virgo, starring Jharrel Jerome, Olivia Washington, Brett Gray, Kara Young, Carmen Ejogo, and more. I’m a Virgo focuses on Cootie, a 13-foot-tall man who escapes to experience the beauty and contradictions of the real world. He forms friendships, finds love, navigates awkward situations, and encounters his idol, The Hero.
Riley’s previous works have established him as a notable figure in contemporary cinema.
What do you think about the trailer for I Love Boosters? I’m digging it a whole lot and plan to add the film to my list of must-watch movies for 2026. Let us know what you think in the comments section below.
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