For those who go into Day Shift looking for a movie filled with vampire fights, they won't be disappointed. However, they might just be surprised by how much of it is a buddy comedy. Jamie Foxx and Dave Franco star as Bud and Seth respectively and they are a comedic duo to be reckoned with.
The biggest issue with this movie is just how long it takes for Seth to come in to the picture. The set up might be somewhat necessary for viewers to understand the relationship that Bud has with his wife and daughter, however the beginning is a bit clunky and drawn out to the point where it gets, dare we say, boring.
These vampires are not here to mess around, with acrobatics that will make viewers cringe (but in a good way). They don't look all that great, as some of the effects could use work, but the fights are fun to watch, which is most important.
As a fan of good villains -- really good villains -- Audrey is a bit of a disappointment. Everything about her is painfully obvious and she has no real twists surrounding her story. The script tries to set up for some big reveals, but it is clear from the moment she steps on screen what she is all about.
Snoop Dogg has a much bigger role than what was expected going into this movie, and he truly delivers. A complete badass when it comes to taking on these blood sucking monsters, he is the star whenever he is on screen. He even delivers some pretty sweet lines and of course, rocks that cowboy hat like no other.
Day Shift is a combination of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Shaun of the Dead. Delivering some pretty fun fights against the undead while also giving fans the buddy comedy they never asked for.
2.5 out of 5