One of Them Days out now on Netflix, a new buddy comedy that pairs Keke Palmer and SZA as two broke roommates trying to survive one seriously chaotic day in L.A.
The premise? Their rent money gets stolen by one of their shady boyfriends, and with eviction hanging over their heads, they’re forced to hustle their way through the city to come up with the cash. It’s wild ride full of laughs, sketchy schemes, and nonstop energy.
The story feels familiar but has a fresh twist thanks to the writing that weaves some new twists. Definitely a fun watch if you’re in the mood for something fast-paced and funny.
The chemistry between them really worked and I believed that they were friends, and it didn’t feel forced. That’s key for a buddy comedy, and they pulled it off. The jokes landed, too. I genuinely laughed out loud and had a good time watching it.
The pacing of the movie was nonstop, which I really appreciated that. There weren’t any slow moments, and I never felt bored. That’s a big win in my book.
The storyline had its predictable, overdone moments, but hey, it’s a buddy comedy, that’s part of the deal. Honestly, I didn’t mind it because the overall vibe felt fresh. It had that familiar style, just with a different twist.
Syreeta Singleton wrote the screenplay, and it looks like this is her first big film, so kudos to her. I was impressed. If she keeps writing like this, I think we’ll be seeing a lot more from her. I’m especially excited to see how she continues to develop fresh voices in stories we already know. I’m definitely here for it.
Overall, I’m giving this film a solid 3 out of 5 stars. Purely for entertainment value. I was entertained from beginning to end. If you want something fun and fast-paced, go check it out on Netflix.
