In this action-packed, suspenseful story, Bud’s well-choreographed battle against this granny leads to his victory over other vampires in the San Fernando Valley and his daughter’s tuition being paid for. However, when Big John comes to the rescue, Bud is allowed to keep his job.
Ralph assigns Seth, a union member and accounts clerk, to be his partner in order to make sure he follows the rules. Bud is not happy about this, as Seth has no field training and is prone to peeing his pants when around vampires. However, in true buddy movie fashion, the two eventually learn to get along. ..
In the movie “Bud,” Bud manages to keep his job without breaking any more union rules. In the movie “Seth,” Seth manages to keep his head in the face of danger. In the movie “Snoop Dog,” Snoop Dog makes it through the movie without rolling a single joint.
So if you’re looking for a vampire movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat, then “The Lost Boys” is definitely worth checking out. Just be warned that there are some weak spots in the story that may not appeal to all viewers. ..
Foxx is a talented action star in the making, although he is slightly overshadowed by martial arts experts Scott Adkins (starring as one half of rival vampire hunters, the Nazarian brothers), who gets to kick and punch his way through one particularly entertaining scene when he, Bud, and the rest of their group, are besieged by bloodsuckers. Adkins has rarely been given decent movie roles but in Day Shift, he has finally been given the opportunity to show what he is made of, not only as a fighter but also as an actor.
While Foxx and Adkins manage to impress on the action front, Franco ably gives the funniest performance in the movie. As the bookish and perpetually fearful Seth, he lights up the screen whenever he appears, and the movie would have been far less entertaining without him. You see, while the action is good, it does get a little wearying, so it’s good that Franco is given the room to balance out the movie with his witty one-liners and moments of physical comedy. His banter with Foxx about the highlights of the Twilight movies is particularly funny, even if it is a little hard to believe that either of them would be such big fans of the moribund franchise.
The film is very entertaining, but the screenplay is flawed. The film does not explore the background of the vampires very well, and it’s hard to understand why some of them fight on the side of good while others fight on the side of evil. Additionally, it’s easy to forget the weaknesses in the narrative when the action kicks in, but when the end credits start to roll, you might begin to wonder why more wasn’t done to delve into LA’s bloodthirsty denizens.
If you’re only here for the action, you’ll be happy with the wild gunplay, one-to-one combat, and acrobatic stunt work. Whether it’s the sight of the cowboy-styled Snoop Dog pummelling vampires with bullets fired from a chain gun or Bud throwing garlic grenades at his foes before disposing of them in a gruesome fashion, there is much here that should entertain you if you’re looking for some Friday night thrills. ..
If you were left with a bitter aftertaste after sinking your teeth into Morbius, you will be pleased to know that Day Shift is a far better movie. Foxx and Franco are an entertaining double act, the action is well-orchestrated, and there are plenty of laughs to be had along the way. With a meatier and less forgettable story, this would have earned a higher rating but you can still count on this to give you a fun and blood-soaked thrill ride while it lasts.
