I Love Boosters review: Demi Moore’s fashion mogul faces Keke Palmer’s shoplifting gang in Boots Riley’s frantic caper

Boots Riley’s new film I Love Boosters is a high-energy, chaotic satire of the fashion industry, starring Demi Moore as Christie Smith, a billionaire couture designer. Moore’s role, though billed prominently, is more of a recurring cameo—but a powerful one. The story centers on a trio of young women called “boosters”: Corvette (Keke Palmer), Sade (Naomi Ackie), and Mariah (Taylour Paige), who shoplift from upscale stores and resell the stolen designer clothes at affordable prices, acting as modern Robin Hoods. Mariah has a unique ability: by holding her breath, she can transform into a white woman, allowing her to move through stores without suspicion—a sharp metaphor for racial passing and the pressures of conforming to white standards. The film is a frantic, mile-a-minute ride that may leave audiences exhausted, but its commentary on wealth, race, and consumer culture makes it a daring and timely piece. Riley’s distinctive style blends absurd humor with social critique, making I Love Boosters a must-watch for fans of bold, unconventional cinema. As the boosters challenge Christie’s empire, the film asks who really owns fashion—and who gets to wear it.