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Day Shift is a flat attempt at generic tropes. Its premise is decent but goes nowhere. Characters have minimal motivations and simplistic traits. Dialogue is blatantly obvious. Humor is cringe, plot points are convenient, and world-building is insufficient. Also, side characters are useless (including the cliche villain). Truly, the whole script feels corny and feeble because it's a dull imitation. Foxx and Franco show some charisma, but even they are impeded by the lifeless writing. Furthermore, chemistry is mediocre, emotions are forced, and believability is nonexistent. Ultimately, Day Shift's dramatic connection is minimal and sloppy, resulting in a disengaging experience.
Technically, Day Shift is disorganized. Its fights are illogical, inconsistent, and tedious. Its farcical tone undermines tension, the excessive CGI is distracting, and the soundtrack is overdone (switching songs too quickly). Meanwhile, the editing employs jump cuts and inserts, but drags out action into desensitizing messes. This is exacerbated by bland and repetitive cinematography. Plus, the color is oversaturated. Really, the only positive filmmaking is the sound, which uses split cuts, echoes, abstractions, and mixing. Still, despite that, the film is a forgettable jumble. Overall, some viewers might superficially appreciate Day Shift, but even then, it's a lackluster option.
Writing: 2/10
Direction: 3/10
Cinematography: 5/10
Acting: 3/10
Editing: 4/10
Sound: 6/10
Score/Soundtrack: 4/10
Production Design: 4/10
Casting: 7/10
Effects: 3/10
Overall Score: 4.1/10
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