"The titular 'boosters' refers to a group of modern-day Robin Hoods who steal from department stores and resell the clothing on the cheap. Led by Corvette (Keke Palmer), the 'Velvet Gang' specifically targets Metro Designer stores, a chain helmed by scientist-turned-fashion maven Christie Smith, played with a zealous ferver by Demi Moore."
"Like Riley's other films, 'Boosters' takes a turn from comedy to action to absurdist sci-fi, all while expertly skewering the capitalist systems that he railed against in his early days as an activist."
"One of the most notable sight gags involves the headquarters where Smith designs her wares, which is situated in a skyscraper that leans at a steep angle, with uneven flooring that causes furniture and and characters to slide throughout the space."
Boots Riley's latest film 'I Love Boosters' premiered at SXSW and earned a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. The film follows the Velvet Gang, led by Corvette (Keke Palmer), a group of boosters who steal from department stores and resell clothing affordably. They target Metro Designer stores, a monochromatic fashion chain run by Christie Smith (Demi Moore). The gang infiltrates a retail location to steal limited edition suits worth $100,000 each. Like Riley's previous films, 'Boosters' blends comedy, action, and absurdist sci-fi while critiquing capitalist systems. Notable visual elements include Smith's headquarters in a steeply angled skyscraper with uneven flooring that causes objects and characters to slide.
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