Review of The Boost (1988) by Lee M — 02 Oct 2007

Lolll this whole thing is just ridiculously funny.

This review of The Boost (1988) was written by Lee M on 02 Oct 2007.

The Boost has generally received mixed reviews.

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James Woods at his best in his younger days.Watch what happens when Woods gets a taste of the yuppie life...then he hits the cocaine like it…

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By Mike B (1,929) on 09 Aug 2006

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By Andre D (1,970) on 20 Apr 2009

Una muy buena pelicula con dos actuaciones de lujo por parte de James Woods y Sean Young como una pareja que se hunde en el abismo de la cocaina…

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By Private U (13,627) on 15 Apr 2007

While both James Woods and Sean Young both give solid performances, unfortunately the film itslef is a very unsatisfying anti-drug drama that…

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By Matthew M (2,213) on 15 Oct 2009

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By Frank P (289) on 13 May 2008

What a depressing film. Woods is excellent in it…

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By Jack O (306) on 31 Jul 2014

Not a great film but its worth watching because of James Woods performance. Love this guy. A true actor…

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By Bill B (2,505) on 22 Jan 2014

Okay, so James Woods seems coked up even before he gets on drugs, and every possible druggy cliche that you can imagine happens to our drugged…

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