A terrific cast is pivotal for a film to entertain at this level, and I Love Boosters boosts a dream cast as well as Boots Riley’s signature critiques of capitalist systems and surrealist imagery. Far less haunting and just as glowing and fun as Sorry to Bother You, the film follows a group of shoplifters decide to take aim at a renowned fashion mogul’s empire, and chaos soon ensues. Riley’s films never obey others’ rules of typical visual storytelling, and his dialogue is hilarious. Keke Palmer continues to shine as a terrific leading star throughout cinema in the last few years, while her dynamics with her group of “booster” friends, played by Taylour Paige and Naomi Ackie, make the film. Paige always stands out, even when she isn’t center frame, she’s always bringing something really entertaining to the performance. Poppy Liu is a huge standout as a character who comes in and shakes things up greatly for the lead characters, and Eiza González is another great addition to the mix. Though Demi Moore’s character occasionally dives into a caricature of conceited affluent fashion voices, Moore’s performance is great and makes what could’ve been a one-note antagonist very interesting.

One other thing that personifies the film’s identity is the stunning costume design. Every setting and scene becomes unique through the stories the costumes tell and the work there is honestly awards-worthy. The film’s twists and turns are engaging, and while some more ambitious scenes get a little confusing when it comes to editing spatially, the surrealism all works and elevates the themes of the abuse of the workforce, and the voice taken from a majority of the population to make the few richest even richer. Riley’s films deconstruct our society with an irreverence but still retain an optimistic heroism at their center. Even when the characters are deeply flawed, they’re so likable, and the ride holds nothing back to create something really original and certainly worth everyone’s time and takes, no matter whether they vary.