Directed by Ethan Coen / Written by Tricia Cooke and Ethan Coen
‘Drive-Away Dolls’ brings back that irresistible Coen Brothers flavor we’ve all been craving. The quirky, zany essence last seen in ‘Burn After Reading’. This time it’s Ethan Coen in the directors chair, without brother Joel, and he teams up with screenwriter and his wife Tricia Cooke. Together they’ve concocted a road movie that’s part crime capper, part screwball comedy, and wholly entertaining.
The film follows two lesbian friends on a road trip to Tallahassee. The location itself becomes a cheeky running joke. Jamie (played by the terrific Margaret Qualley), a sexually adventurous adventurer, convinces her uptight and principled bestie, Marian (the quietly mesmerizing Geraldine Viswanathan), to join her. Their Plan? Check out a drive-away car that should be on it’s way to Tallahassee. But things take a wild turn when they end up with the wrong car, loaded with a mystery suitcase and pursued by small-time felons.
Beanie Feldstein steals the show as Sukie, the gun-toting cop who inherits a wall-mounted dildo after a painful breakup. Her exaggerated Southern accent and at-ease body language make her a firecracker, and a once in a generation talent bursting with energy. You’ll root for her as she navigates the chaos alongside our lesbian duo.
Geraldine Viswanathan shines as Marian, the buttoned-up half of our oddball duo. Her deadpan delivery and impeccable timing provide some of the film’s best laughs. Viswanathan’s chemistry with Margaret Qualley keeps the road trip engaging.
‘Drive-Away Dolls’ is a delightful romp—a blend of screwball comedy, indie spirit, and crime caper. It’s a road trip where dildos meet mystery, and where friendship blossoms amidst absurdity. So hop in, fasten your seatbelt, and enjoy the ride. Just remember: life’s more fun when you’re armed with a quirky sex toy and a sense of adventure.
‘Drive-Away Dolls’ is in cinemas now.
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