The Day Shall Come
The Day Shall Come

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The Day Shall Come

2019
Movie
87 min
English

An impoverished leader of a small religious commune in Miami is offered cash to save his family from eviction. He has no idea his sponsor works for an FBI agent, who plans to turn him into a criminal by fueling his madcap revolutionary dreams.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes74%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users68%
Director: Chris MorrisGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A cult leader on a small island in the Caribbean is recruited by the CIA to destabilize his own country. As he attempts to fulfill his mission, his radical ideologies and eccentric methods begin to spiral out of control, leading to chaotic and unforeseen consequences for himself and those around him.

Critical Reception

The Day Shall Come received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising Chris Morris's distinctive satirical style and the performances, particularly Danielle Brooks. However, some found the film's message and comedic approach to be uneven or overly bleak.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its audacious and biting satire.

  • Danielle Brooks delivers a standout performance.

  • Some critics found the dark humor and political commentary to be inconsistent.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate appreciation for the film's unique, dark humor and its willingness to tackle sensitive political themes. However, some viewers found the story convoluted and the comedic tone occasionally jarring.

Fun Fact

Director Chris Morris famously refused to give interviews about the film, preferring audiences to experience it without preconceived notions.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

"Moses" (Marchánt Davis) is a preacher who runs a mission in Miami with his wife "Venus" (Danielle Brooks) trying to keep things legal and decent, but with cash pressures pressing, he finds himself embroiled in a complex FBI-devised plan to...

Stephen Campbell

Stephen Campbell

**_Not a patch on_ Four Lions_, but you can never go too far wrong with Chris Morris_** >_Americans are always at the mercy of the evil doers everywhere, including those distinctly in our midst with mayhem in mind. Our military is an und...

SWITCH.

SWITCH.

While ‘The Day Shall Come’ never takes its scathing satire to its limits, it’s an enjoyable romp that’s sure to divide audiences as much as it makes them laugh. The end credits are a chilling reminder of why films like this exist in the fir...