The Boost

1988

Drama / Romance

8
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 40% · 10 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 50% · 1K ratings
IMDb Rating 6.1/10 10 2654 2.7K

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Top cast

Jim Jansen as Veterinarian
David Haskell as Doctor
Grace Zabriskie as Sheryl
John Kapelos as Joel Miller
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872.12 MB
1280*720
English 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 34 min
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1.58 GB
1920*1080
English 2.0
NR
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23.976 fps
1 hr 34 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by michaelRokeefe 6 / 10

Sometimes you win; sometimes you lose.

I appreciated this movie more after the second viewing. Although dark, it leaves a powerful statement. James Woods is a silver-tongued real estate salesman that for the first time in his life he is successful and rolling in money. So much money and so quick, he turns to cocaine to stay in high gear. His wife (Sean Young)wishes things could stay plain and simple; but after slipping into the high life, she too needs drugs to remain functional. Steven Hill is the mentor that suddenly is disgusted with Woods character. The profitable real estate business dries up leaving Woods ass deep in debt and no way to support his drug habit. Woods finally clean and sober still can't repair the damage done to his life and marriage.John Kapelos and Kelle Kerr are noteworthy in support. Woods is dynamic and very convincing. Young on the other hand seems quite bland and exhibits little acting skills. Young however is not afraid to get naked! THE BOOST is dark, moody and all too realistic.
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Reviewed by Nicholasmarks545 7 / 10

A cautionary tale for people new in L.A.

This movie The Boost is a cautionary tale for not just about drug addiction, but also for everybody who is new in this town called Los Angeles by following 4 simple rules. First when somebody offers you an opportunity, don't blow it , Second is manage your money wisely and not spend it on things and are not worth spending, Third hang around with people who are trustworthy and want to support you on succeeding, and not of people who you think you trust is going to suck you dry and giving you something you should not take. and lastly don't do drugs. 4 simple rules that everybody must follow when you're new to this city. It has nothing to do whether you're rich or poor, it's about staying alive and following the right path.

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