
As a movie enthusiast, I can’t help but relate to the characters in “One of Them Days.” Instead of basking in idleness, they yearn for a slight edge, a way out of the never-ending paycheck-to-paycheck cycle that consistently slips through their fingers. Syreeta Singleton, the brilliant mind behind “Rap Sh!t,” and Lawrence Lamont, the director, have crafted a film that masterfully blends the characters’ exhaustion with the humor of their unexpected predicaments. The cast, an array of comedic talents like Katt Williams and Lil Rel Howery, as well as fresh faces such as Aziza Scott, who steals the show with her portrayal of local antagonist Berniece, truly brings this absurd world to life. SZA seamlessly steps into her acting debut as Alyssa, an artist straddling the line between free spirit and flakiness. With her captivating physique and flowing hair, she embodies a sketch of sensual contentment when Dreux finds her lounging in bed, having unexpectedly ended up there with Keshawn during their discussion about moving out. Lastly, Palmer, as the ambitious Dreux who has been working the night shift at Norms after failing to complete her business degree, skillfully harnesses a charisma potent enough to illuminate entire city blocks.