‘One of Them Days’ Review: Keke Palmer and SZA in a Fast-Talking Day-in-the-Life-of-the-Hood Comedy Made With a ’90s Verve
In the movie “One of Them Days,” Dreux, a waitress at a chain restaurant, and Alyssa, a laid-back artist, display a hilarious dynamic with their rapid-fire banter. They exchange barbs and words of encouragement with equal enthusiasm and biting wit; the script by Syreeta Singleton carries a zany, unpredictable energy. The duo find themselves in a tight spot due to their landlord, the stern immigrant Uche, who’s threatening eviction as he seeks to renovate their run-down two-story apartment building. The property is in a sorry state, but there are whispers of gentrification, and with it, impending eviction notices. Unfortunately for them, Alyssa gave the rent money to her questionable boyfriend, Keshawn, who’s always concocting schemes despite seemingly lacking a place to live. He squandered the money on his latest venture – ugly acrylic T-shirts emblazoned with “Gucci.