Keke Palmer and SZA
ONE OF THEM DAYS, writer Syreeta Singleton “Talk Rap Sh!t” and “Insecure” team up with music video director Lawrence Lamont to bring us another buddy comedy. This one stars Keke Palmer and SZA as best friends – Dreux and Alyssa, who are “robbing Peter to pay Paul” to make ends meet.
Of the two, Dreux is the one working and dreams of being a Manager of a franchise restaurant. Alyssa is an insecure artist who spends her time lifting up Dreux while being dependent on her appeal to guys. Especially her do-nothing boyfriend, who has a fetish for high-end gym shoes. He relies on his good looks and assets to get ladies to support him. The boyfriend takes their rent money to start a t-shirt business. Drew and Alyssa have until 6 PM to pay their slumlord before being evicted.
The fun starts with the various ways they raise and lose the money. Adding to that, they find themselves on the bad side of a vengeful neighborhood bully set on giving them a vengeful beat down, and they also have to evade the hood’s head gang leader while making sure Dreux can make it on time to her job interview. All this is happening in less than 24 hours.
There are a lot of cameos, cursing, slapstick, and, yes, laughs, along with some decent acting. It reminded me of the Friday movies.
I have to mention one of my favorite comedians, Kat Williams, as Lucky. He is the voice of wisdom.
I give ONE OF THEM DAYS 3 winks of the EYE. Although it did very well at the box office, it wasn’t a standout to me. It will make you laugh and forget one of your bad days.
Until next time keep your EYE to the sky!