Film Review – I Love Boosters

In 2018, musician Boots Riley made his filmmaking debut with “Sorry to Bother You.” It was a wild comedy flowing with artistic impulses and general craziness, helping to secure Riley as a director to watch. He’s finally back on screens with “I Love Boosters,” which is inspired by a 2006 song from Riley’s hip-hop group, The Coup, developing the central concept of fashion thieves confronting a top designer, on the hunt to lift her most expensive collection yet. It’s another wet slice of wackiness from Riley, who’s been handed a bigger budget to feel out his visual and thespian mischief, getting a little more epic with his vision. “I Love Boosters” is a lot, and not always in a fulfilling manner, but Riley is playful with the endeavor, keeping up with his interests in social commentary and extravagant imagery as he tries to surprise once again. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com