On a scale of A to F , Daybreakers got a grade C , based on a CinemaScore survey .
Variety gave the film a mixed review stating the film had a `` cold , steely blue , black and gray 'Matrix'-y look '' going on to say Daybreakers `` emerges as a competent but routine chase thriller that lacks attention-getting dialogue , unique characters or memorable setpieces that might make it a genre keeper rather than a polished time-filler . ''
Daybreakers