One Of Them Days Movie Review: Keke Palmer and SZA bring charm to this lighthearted buddy comedy
One Of Them Days Movie Review: Critics Rating: 3.0 stars, click to give your rating/review,Watch this film for the effortless chemistry between the lead actors and its quirky characters. It’s
Critic's Rating: 3.0/5
Story: Roommates and best friends Dreux and Alyssa are shocked to discover that Alyssa’s boyfriend has spent their rent money. With eviction looming, the two must race against time to find a way to pay their landlord.
Review: Centered on two best friends, ‘One of Them Days’ explores the struggles of survival when the odds are stacked against them. This breezy comedy delivers quite a few laugh-out-loud moments while leaving you with a smile. The film thrives on the effortless chemistry between leads Keke Palmer and SZA, who carry much of the story with their fine performances. While not groundbreaking, its quirky characters and breezy narrative keep it entertaining throughout its 100-minute runtime. With its blend of humour and heart, this chick flick is a feel-good ride that keeps you engaged.
The story follows best friends and roommates—Dreux (Keke Palmer), a waitress, and Alyssa (SZA), a painter—who find themselves in a crisis when they realize Alyssa’s boyfriend, Keshawn (Joshua David Neal), has blown their rent money on acrylic T-shirts. With just nine hours to come up with $1,500 and avoid eviction, the duo embarks on a wild mission, trying everything from selling shoes hanging on power lines to donating blood. Just when things couldn’t get worse, the rightful owner of the shoes, King Lolo (Amin Joseph)—a gangster—shows up demanding them back, throwing their already chaotic day into further turmoil.
This film primarily features Black actors, most of whom do justice to their roles. The humour leans more toward the cheesy side rather than conventional comedy, but it works within the film’s easygoing tone. With a simple plot, the screenplay wisely avoids unnecessary complications, focusing instead on hilarious situations. While the story itself is average and often absurd, Keke Palmer and SZA inject enough energy and charm to keep it engaging. More than the plot, the film thrives on situational humour, though only a few moments are truly laugh-out-loud funny. One standout moment is Keyla Monterroso Meija (in the role of Kathy) giggling at their credit score when the duo tries to secure a loan—truly an unforgettable highlight.
This film works largely due to the excellent chemistry between its two leads, who bring authenticity to their roles. Keke Palmer is entirely believable as a stressed woman scrambling to secure rent money, delivering a sincere and relatable performance. However, it’s SZA who steals the spotlight as Alyssa, portraying the slightly confused but lovable best friend with ease. The film leans into several stereotypes, but given its lighthearted nature, they’re easy to overlook. At its core, it’s a silly yet entertaining buddy comedy that doesn’t take itself too seriously—making it a feel-good date night watch.
Review: Centered on two best friends, ‘One of Them Days’ explores the struggles of survival when the odds are stacked against them. This breezy comedy delivers quite a few laugh-out-loud moments while leaving you with a smile. The film thrives on the effortless chemistry between leads Keke Palmer and SZA, who carry much of the story with their fine performances. While not groundbreaking, its quirky characters and breezy narrative keep it entertaining throughout its 100-minute runtime. With its blend of humour and heart, this chick flick is a feel-good ride that keeps you engaged.
The story follows best friends and roommates—Dreux (Keke Palmer), a waitress, and Alyssa (SZA), a painter—who find themselves in a crisis when they realize Alyssa’s boyfriend, Keshawn (Joshua David Neal), has blown their rent money on acrylic T-shirts. With just nine hours to come up with $1,500 and avoid eviction, the duo embarks on a wild mission, trying everything from selling shoes hanging on power lines to donating blood. Just when things couldn’t get worse, the rightful owner of the shoes, King Lolo (Amin Joseph)—a gangster—shows up demanding them back, throwing their already chaotic day into further turmoil.
This film primarily features Black actors, most of whom do justice to their roles. The humour leans more toward the cheesy side rather than conventional comedy, but it works within the film’s easygoing tone. With a simple plot, the screenplay wisely avoids unnecessary complications, focusing instead on hilarious situations. While the story itself is average and often absurd, Keke Palmer and SZA inject enough energy and charm to keep it engaging. More than the plot, the film thrives on situational humour, though only a few moments are truly laugh-out-loud funny. One standout moment is Keyla Monterroso Meija (in the role of Kathy) giggling at their credit score when the duo tries to secure a loan—truly an unforgettable highlight.
This film works largely due to the excellent chemistry between its two leads, who bring authenticity to their roles. Keke Palmer is entirely believable as a stressed woman scrambling to secure rent money, delivering a sincere and relatable performance. However, it’s SZA who steals the spotlight as Alyssa, portraying the slightly confused but lovable best friend with ease. The film leans into several stereotypes, but given its lighthearted nature, they’re easy to overlook. At its core, it’s a silly yet entertaining buddy comedy that doesn’t take itself too seriously—making it a feel-good date night watch.
