Boots Riley's I Love Boosters kicks off Memorial Day with sharp satire and strong reviews
Boots Riley’s latest film, I Love Boosters, has hit cinemas just in time for the Memorial Day weekend. The dark comedy follows a group of professional shoplifters and has already drawn strong reviews since its Sundance premiere. I Love Boosters opened wide on Friday, appearing on 1,750 screens across the US. Early screenings and Thursday previews brought in around $430,000, setting a promising start for the holiday release.
The film stars Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, and Taylor Paige as skilled thieves navigating high-end retail heists. Demi Moore joins the cast as a sharp fashion executive caught in their schemes. Riley, known for his bold storytelling in *Sorry to Bother You* (2018), directs this latest project with his signature satirical edge. Critics have responded warmly, giving it a 92% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Neon, the studio behind the release, is banking on the film’s buzz to attract audiences over the long weekend.
I Love Boosters marks Riley’s return to filmmaking after six years. With strong early earnings and glowing reviews, the movie looks set to perform well during its holiday run. The wide release ensures broad access for viewers eager to see the heist comedy.
