Boost

Name: Boost
Genre: Action, Drama, Crime
Released: 2016-05-12
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Cast: Danny Trejo, Danay García, Trent Garrett, Justin Dray, Rob Nagle

2016·Movie

·1h 35min·NR·

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

Adrenaline8
Fast Pace8
Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Catharsis5
Pathos4
Hopefulness4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Dark Humor4
Wit & Wordplay2
Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life and crime

World Immersion6
Dialogue Centrality6
Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Intrigue7
Direction6
Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

Cinematography7
Editing7
Music Composition6

Energy

High

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

Boost is thrilling, fast-paced, and tense.

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All energy traits

Adrenaline8High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Fast Pace8Quick tempo and momentum.
Tension7Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.

Violence7Physical conflict and intensity.
Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Scare3Frightening moments and scares.

Related traits

Bleakness5Grim, stark outlooks.

Heart

Low

Emotionally reserved

It keeps its emotions at a distance.

All heart traits

Catharsis5Emotional release and payoff.
Pathos4Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Hopefulness4Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Coming of Age4Personal growth and self-discovery.
Family Dynamics4Relationships and generational ties.

Romance3Love stories and emotional connections.
Melancholy3Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Wholesome2Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Nostalgia2Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Wonder1Awe, discovery, and amazement.

Related traits

Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.

Bleakness5Grim, stark outlooks.

Humor

Low

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect a little humor.

All humor traits

Dark Humor4Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Wit & Wordplay2Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Physical Comedy2Slapstick and visual gags.
Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.

Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Absurdist Humor1Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Satire & Parody1Sharp critique and playful imitation.

World

Low

Everyday modern life and crime

Its world is built around everyday modern life and crime.

All world traits

World Immersion6Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.

Rewatchability4Invites repeat viewing.
Ambiguity3Open-endedness and uncertainty.

Related traits

Contemporary Realism9Modern, grounded storytelling.
Crime9Heists, investigation, and underworld.
Mystery5Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.

Psychological5Inner worlds and mind games.
Class & Capitalism5Wealth, power, and inequality.

Craft

Medium

Solid, not remarkable

The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.

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All craft traits

Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
Direction6Vision and command behind the camera.
Acting6Performance craft and presence.
Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.

Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.
Complexity5Layered plots and ideas.
Non-linear Narrative2Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Fast Pace8Quick tempo and momentum.

Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.

Style

Medium

Functional look and sound

The look and sound stay functional.

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All style traits

Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
Music Composition6Score and musical identity.

Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
Visual Stylization5Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Music Centrality5Songs central to storytelling.

Related traits

Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.

Who it's for

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About

Everyone has a price.

When Jimmy finds a mysterious package in the trunk of his latest boost, he is thrust into a violent underworld of criminals, and a race against the clock to save a little girl's life.

Crime ThrillerUnderworldFast-Paced ActionRace Against TimeLittle Girl's LifeCriminal ElementGrittySuspenseful

Actors

Danny Trejo

Roy Casares

Danay García

Shereen Montes

Trent Garrett

Austin Banks

Justin Dray

Big Tommy

Rob Nagle

Lorenzo Champs

Jonathan LaVallee

Clyde Harris

Michael Flores

The Mystery Man

Erin Evans

Crystal Heeder

Grazi DiPaolo

Jimmy Greco

H.C. Fletcher

Sledge

Harut Tovmasyan

Hitman

Vardan Amolikyan

Gevorg

Crew

Directed by:

Nathan Gabaeff

Written by:

Nathan Gabaeff

Produced by:

Nathan Gabaeff, Leah Melendez

Composed by:

Alex Lee, Nathan Gabaeff, Spencer Brock

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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