Next Day Air Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

A stoner delivery guy accidentally delivers a bunch of cocaine to some bumbling criminals, and everyone shoots each other over it.

🍿 Next Day Air: Detailed Plot Synopsis

The Misdelivery

Leo, a perpetually high delivery driver, mistakenly delivers a package containing ten bricks of cocaine to the wrong address. The package ends up in the hands of Brody and Guch, two inept criminals who see this as their big break.

The Search Begins

The intended recipients, Jesus and Chita, realize the package is missing and inform their ruthless boss, Bodega. Bodega, a drug kingpin, immediately sets out to retrieve his merchandise, leading to a frantic search involving mistaken identities and escalating violence.

Double-Crosses and Deals Gone Wrong

Brody and Guch attempt to sell the cocaine to Shavoo, Brody’s cousin, but their plans are complicated by mistrust and the looming threat of Bodega. Meanwhile, Jesus and Chita are desperately trying to locate Leo and the missing package before Bodega’s wrath falls upon them.

⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained

🎬 Cast & Characters

• Leo (Donald Faison): A perpetually stoned delivery driver whose mistake sets off a chain of dangerous events.
• Brody (Mike Epps): One half of a pair of inept criminals who accidentally receive a package of cocaine.
• Guch (Wood Harris): The more level-headed of the two criminals, always scheming for a quick profit.
• Bodega (Emilio Rivera): The ruthless drug kingpin who demands the return of his stolen cocaine shipment.
• Jesus (Cisco Reyes): The intended recipient of the cocaine shipment, now desperate to recover it for his boss.
• Shavoo (Omari Hardwick): Brody’s cousin and a local drug dealer who becomes entangled in the pursuit of the misplaced cocaine.
• Eric (Yasiin Bey): A hardworking Next Day Air employee.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Brody: “I think we just hit the lottery, Guch!” – Brody’s excited reaction upon discovering the package of cocaine delivered to their apartment.
• Guch: “We about to be rich, mayne!” – Guch expresses his excitement at the prospect of selling the drugs.
• Bodega: “Find my package!” – Bodega’s demand to Jesus after learning the drugs were misdelivered.
• Shavoo: “Drugs ain’t worth dying for.” – Shavoo says this after witnessing the consequences of his actions and deciding to leave the drugs behind.

💰Box Office

• Budget: $3,000,000
• Domestic Gross: $10,027,047
• Worldwide Gross: $10,172,519

💥 Next Day Air Reviews

Personal Review

I found “Next Day Air” to be a surprisingly enjoyable ride. It’s not high art, but it doesn’t pretend to be. I thought the characters were memorable, especially Mike Epps and Wood Harris as the hapless criminals. The scene where they discover the package was laugh-out-loud funny. And the ending, while chaotic, was unexpected. I appreciated the film’s commitment to its own brand of dark humor.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of dark comedies.”
  • “Viewers who enjoy crime movies with quirky characters.”
  • “Those who like films with fast-paced action and unexpected twists.”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Strong language”
  • “Drug use”
  • “Graphic violence”
  • “Brief nudity”

Professional Reviews

• IMDb: “A lot of style, a good number of laughs, and enough interesting set pieces to make it worth a watch. The problem is that it tries too hard to be like movies such as ‘Snatch’.
• Rotten Tomatoes: “The movie is fast-paced and funny, with good chemistry between the actors. The plot is a little thin, it delivers enough entertainment value. A solid weekend watch!
• AllMovie: “Next Day Air is one of those films that can’t make up its mind. Should it be a dark comedy or a serious action movie? It fails to be either, the characters not being very likable.

Audience Reactions

The comedy of errors and the constant escalation of the situation were hilarious.: Viewers appreciated the dark humor and the over-the-top characters.

The unpredictable plot twists kept me guessing until the very end.: Many found the film’s plot to be entertaining and full of surprises.

Overall Consensus: Next Day Air is a decent movie, it is a fun but flawed crime comedy, offering enough entertainment value for a casual viewing.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “Benny Boom’s directorial debut after a successful career directing music videos.”
• “The movie was filmed in Los Angeles, California.”
• “The film’s low budget of $3 million allowed for creative, fast-paced storytelling.”
• “Darius McCrary (Family Matters) played a role in calming down Mike Epps after a heated on-set altercation.”

🖥️ How to Watch Next Day Air?

As of October 2024, ‘Next Day Air’ is available for purchase or rental on platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu. Check your local listings for availability on other streaming services.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed Next Day Air, you might like these similar films:

• Pineapple Express (2008): Similar stoner comedy mixed with crime elements and unexpected twists.
• Snatch (2000): Fast-paced crime comedy with an ensemble cast and interconnected storylines.
• Friday (1995): Hood comedy about two friends and their misadventures in a single day.
• Smokin’ Aces (2006): Crime caper involving multiple parties converging in a chaotic and violent showdown.

🛒 Next Day Air Related Products

• Next Day Air (Blu-ray): Experience the dark comedy in high definition with the Blu-ray edition. A must-have for fans of the movie.
• Mike Epps: Inappropriate Behavior [Explicit]: Enjoy more of Mike Epps’ comedy in this stand-up special. His humor is similar to his role in ‘Next Day Air’.
• The Wire: The Complete Series (DVD): Featuring Wood Harris, this acclaimed series offers a deeper dive into crime and urban life.
• Customizable ‘Next Day Air’ Inspired T-Shirt: Show your love for the movie with a custom-designed t-shirt featuring iconic images or quotes.

🎧 Soundtrack

Next Day Air features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “Cerebro Orgasmo Envidia & Sofia” – performed by Martín Buscaglia

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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🔥 Bonus Content

Next day air Shavoo.wmv

Remember that awesome scene where Shavoo gets his money back? This fan clip is a must-watch, it is seriously hilarious and perfectly captures the character’s style!

The Friday Hip Hop Report (8th May) NEXT DAY AIR Special

Want to travel back to 2009 when ‘Next Day Air’ was released? This hip-hop report covers all the music news of that week and even includes a small special about the movie. I always find it interesting to see what was trending back then!

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