“First Shift” (**1/2 out of four) was a reasonably compelling suspense melodrama about a veteran alcoholic cop (Gino Anthony Pesi) who is paired with a rookie partner (Kristen Renton) as they attempt to navigate the dangerous streets of NYC and solve a murder. Not much plot per se and is hindered by routine framework but does have some strong hard-boiled dialogue and flavorful NYC atmosphere and succeeds in conveying the dangerous job of police work. An unusual film for schlock horror filmmaker Uwe Boll and also one of his better works.