Now this was a special delivery in its truest form. Director Benny Boom (who is a well-known music video director) showcased his true talent with the production of this film. Next Day Air courier Leo (Donald Faison) accidentally brings small-time hoods, Brody (Mike Epps) and Guch (Wood Harris), a box containing 10 kg of cocaine meant actually for their next-door neighbors. So as natural hustler do Brody and Guch immediately arrange to sell the cocaine to Brody’s drug dealer cousin Shavoo (Omari Hardwick). However, the intended recipients of the package, wannabe gangster Jesus (Cisco Reyes) and his girlfriend (Yasmin Deliz), realize the box hasn’t arrived and set out to find it before drug kingpin Bodega Diablo (Emilio Rivera) notices it’s missing.
To my surprise, Next Day Air delivers in every facet of the word. This is a prime example of how to use a minimal budget but have it turned into a grandiose effort. I guarantee so many folks have slept on and missed out on this movie that I need to make a public service announcement. I have newfound respect for music video directors, they are truly capable of making more than just a three and a half minute video. As long as you come in with a clear, objective mindset you will truly enjoy this movie.
Let me also point out that this movie truly impressed me from beginning to end. To be honest I never thought it would disappoint, but it is just icing on the cake to see when it excels to the fullest. And to my surprise each actor in this film impressed the heck out of me. First, you got Donald Faison who plays Leo, this kid is truly a comedian and plays the part of weed-head, no good courier quite well. He makes the audience really believe him. Now on a flipside you got Mike Epps who plays Brody now I was knocked off my feet this guy was able to mix jokes and laughter with real some seriousness. And of course, Mos Def did his thing that boy just got a gift. All of the characters were able to mesh very well with each other, one could almost say it was a perfect actor chemistry. And lest I not forget the dynamic actress that is Debbie Allen who graces us with her acting expertise.
The anticipation of this film is so dramatic because it is slowly building to its apex. All you need to do is set back and watch this movie enfold. Let me give you the damn near perfect combination of a great film that shoots straight to the point, great cinematography+ believable, enaging plot+ excellent acting+ a little drama mixed with a little action = makes for a DARN NEAR PERFECT MOVIE!!
Now I know many of you may want to rush and get this on the bootleg but this is worth your hard earned pennies. Trust me on this one...its GBreezy!!
Grade: B+/A
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