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BOOSTER – SLIFF Review
Living within a tough, decadent world of drug addicts and scum, anyone would have a hard time surviving. The city is Boston and the subject matter is rather grim. This film is cleverly directed by Matt Ruskin.
As the film starts, a nervous young man named Simon steals miniscule items. He’s basically a petty thief, with the emphasis on petty. He hasn’t completely been sucked into the nightmare world of crime and prison yet…but it’s just around the corner. Nico Stone convincingly plays Simon.
Strangely, the actor’s demeanor reminded me of a young Steve McQueen. While he definitely loves his grandmother, and tries to not be consumed by the world around him, when his older brother is arrested and incarcerated for an armed robbery, will he give in to the pressure around him and begin to do more serious crimes—a more serious robbery—in order to find the cash to save his brother? He is a loyal guy, but you can tell that he is wrestling with the ethical and dangerous dimensions in pulling off a major heist. Damn, he’s in a rock and a hard place! I found this question to make for an interesting dilemma for the character and an interesting concept for the story to revolve around.
The film seemed very low budget, shot with available light. It helps put the hardcore story across. However, the main thing is that the acting is first rate and professional.
Without a doubt, this is a well-made and riveting crime story about Family. And the main character’s problem might just help him learn something about himself.
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