Yahoo Lifestyle People Are Saying "One Of Them Days" Is The Movie We All Needed, And Based On How 2025 Is Starting, I Completely Agree
Fans can't get enough of One of Them Days as it continues to top the box office and their hearts.
The new female buddy-comedy starring Keke Palmer (Dreux) and SZA (Alyssa) is about best friends-turned-roommates who are forced to quickly come up with a large amount of money after Alyssa's boyfriend Keshawn (Joshua Neal) blows their rent money on an entrepreneurial endeavor. It's either that or get evicted.
The film also features hilarious moments with Janelle James, Katt Williams, Maude Apatow, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Dewayne Perkins, Amin Joseph, Aziza Scott, Gabrielle Dennis, DomiNque Perry, Lil Rel Howery, and Patrick Cage.
The film was written by Syreeta Singleton, directed by Lawrence Lamont, and produced by everyone's favorite awkward Black girl, Issa Rae. So, even before I watched the movie, I knew we were in good hands.
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The trio has worked together in the past, with Lawrence directing several episodes of Issa's Rap Sh!t, while Syreeta wrote numerous episodes for Rap Sh!t and Insecure.
And it did not disappoint! I was cracking up from beginning to end. From the storyline and ridiculous predicaments the ladies find themselves in to the memorable one-liners and perfect casting, One of Them Days is an ode to Los Angeles with laughter as its backdrop.
One truly undeniable thing is the chemistry between Keke and SZA, who made her feature film debut. The way they were able to play off of each other made the jokes land a little harder and the movie even more enjoyable.
The film explores the complexities of friendships and knowing your worth, which seems to have really resonated with viewers, landing the film at no. 1 at the box office over MLK Jr. weekend — neck and neck with Mufasa. It also earned a 96% Rotten Tomatoes rating, with a 92% on the popcorn meter.
This world is in need of more feel-good films, and this one arrived right on time.
Here's what people online had to say about it:
I still can’t believe that #OneOfThemDays was SZA’s acting debut in a film. This Queen is a NATURAL. pic.twitter.com/IjX7aTd2QF
— Film Poser™️Juan Mojica (@LeadingMojicans) January 17, 2025
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just got out of one of them days and oml… everybody in that theater laughing every 2 minutes. issa rae you’ve done it again pic.twitter.com/lrqvQBsXKy
— leo (@fueemejor) January 18, 2025
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Lowkey in the mood to watch One Of Them Days for the 2nd time. That move was just too funny pic.twitter.com/kkn6D2P2Sy
— African Enough 🇨🇩 (@versacemeg) January 18, 2025
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There are so many great things to say about One of Them Days (2025): 1. SZA is a complete natural and held her own. 2. Keke Palmer’s talent has no limit. 3. Lawrence Lamont hit a home run on his directorial debut; and4. Syreeta Singleton is one hell of a writer. pic.twitter.com/gE13lgOziF
— kyle alex brett (@kyalbr) January 19, 2025
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This the funniest One of Them Days scene imo pic.twitter.com/NA17lZsFpY
— paul (@paulswhtn) January 19, 2025
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One of Them Days starring Keke Palmer and SZA pic.twitter.com/bQ176lcPau
— ☁️ (@number1angelxx) January 19, 2025
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In the face of so much devastation, it seems trite to say any film is “the movie we need right now”, but One Of Them Days really is a timely testament to the resilience of LA, Black LA in particular, as well as a keen satire.Rooting for Another One Of Them Days green-light! pic.twitter.com/8YRmIdSzzx
— John Cantú (@juan2film) January 17, 2025
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#OneOfThemDays was def one of the best comedies I’ve watched in a long time. SZA and Keke Palmer’s chemistry was undeniable and none of the comedic parts felt forced. Storyline was great too, def a must watch!!
— bryson. (@iambrysoncarter) January 19, 2025
Go see ONE OF THEM DAYS!I haven’t laughed that hard throughout an entire movie in a long time. Keke Palmer CARRIES and her chemistry with SZA is undeniable. The story builds on top of itself with impossible circumstances, but beautifully lands the plane—twists and all!
— Jalen (@jalenblot) January 18, 2025
One of Them Days was SO fucking good y’all I’m still giggling about it hours later 🤭 pic.twitter.com/1N8s3dDj9X
— justin 💙 (@justinsmithsays) January 21, 2025
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The highest compliment that I can give ONE OF THEM DAYS is that it's the next generation's FRIDAY. pic.twitter.com/ugECwfJP4s
— Brandon Norwood (@bjntweets) January 17, 2025
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One of Them Days is a commentary on how expensive it is to be poor in America.
— J Coley (@JColey716) January 17, 2025
One Of Them Days was so cute and funny. Keke Palmer and SZA have such great comedic chemistry.
— Jasmyn (@JasmynBeKnowing) January 16, 2025
Loved One of Them Days! @KekePalmer and @sza will forever be those girls! So funny and really cute! Plus the ending is quite sentimental and perfect timing of gratitude with what’s going on. So good! 😀❤️👏🏾👏🏾 #OneOfThemDays pic.twitter.com/qxNceQbdPK
— Reginald Parker-Hollis (@reginaldnph) January 18, 2025
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All the One of Them Days men being fine like not the hairdresser, the love interest, the bum boyfriend and the extras all eating…I was gagged
— paul (@paulswhtn) January 19, 2025
I hope they make #OneOfThemDays into a franchise like they did Friday and Ride Along bc I’d def go see Another One of Them Days, Still One of Them Days, and A New Day any day fr 🙂↕️
— bryson. (@iambrysoncarter) January 19, 2025
One of Them Days was a lovely movie. We need more movies like it.The core takeaway from the movie is everything works out in the end the way it’s supposed.That’s it. Stop trying to control things and let life flow.
— OneofThemDaysSkip (@SkipFromBk) January 21, 2025
Theatrical comedies are so rare these days, and even fewer of them are genuinely funny. One of Them Days is hilarious, with chemistry, energy, and personality to spare. It’s so well paced. Keke and SZA are so damn charming. What a fun movie! pic.twitter.com/VlcfvGo2Kc
— Maxwell “Swell” Haddad (@cinemaxwell) January 21, 2025
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Took my mom to see One of Them Days and she cracked up the entire time (she usually falls asleep at the movies). They really got a winner.
— IAMNJERA (@IAMNJERA) January 18, 2025
y’all SZA is so goood in #OneOfThemDays I was kinda shocked. And Keke Palmer was perfect. @joshuaneall is funny af in it. Every cameo was amazing. very Friday meets Insecure. It’s gonna be a comedy staple for years 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 pic.twitter.com/7oGxxZ3Tgu
— dante (@allthingsdante) January 10, 2025
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