What’s It About
The Film Follows Jamie, An Uninhibited Free Spirit Bemoaning Yet Another Breakup With A Girlfriend, And Her Demure Friend Marian Who Desperately Needs To Loosen Up. In Search Of A Fresh Start, The Two Embark On An Impromptu Road Trip To Tallahassee, But Things Quickly Go Awry When They Cross Paths With A Group Of Inept Criminals Along The Way.
MOVIESinMO REVIEW
This Film Was Not On My Radar, But When I Saw The Trailer, It Was Wild Enough To Pique My Interest. I Did Some Homework On This One Before Viewing It And Decided To Give It A Shot Based On The Writers, One Being A Coen Brother And The Other His Wife. And Beanie Feldstein, Since I Did Enjoy Her In Booksmart. Drive-Away Dolls Is Amusingly Tagged As “Trashy” By Its Creators. This Descriptor Cleverly Deflects The High Expectations Associated With Coen’s Filmography, Presenting Instead A Narrative That Might Be Termed A Sanctuary For Young Lesbians. The Film Ingeniously Redefines The ’90s Hoodlum Style Through A Queer Perspective Showcased By The Lively Lesbian Bar Culture. Set In 1999, The Film Deliberately Adopts A Nostalgic Feel, Paying Tribute To Its ’90s References With A Blend Of Sarcastic Humor, Unusual Camera Angles, And A Quirky Sense Of Irony. At Its Heart, Drive-Away Dolls Unfolds As A Comedic Tale Of Jamie And Marian, A Mismatched Pair Of Friends Caught Up In An Interstate Escapade Filled With Romance, Laughter, And Loads Of Sexual Adventures. Their Escapade Starts With A Seemingly Simple Trip To Florida That Spirals Into An Exhilarating Pursuit, Thanks To A Mix-Up Involving A Car Rental With A Mysterious Package. The Film Proudly Celebrates Queer And Female Desire, Though It Sometimes Ventures Into Awkwardly Vulgar Territory. Despite Its Quick Tempo And Wit, The Film’s Slender Storyline And Superficial Character Exploration Prompt Questions About Its Structural Integrity. Margaret Qualley And Geraldine Viswanathan Excel As The Central Duo, With Qualley’s Comedic Prowess And Viswanathan’s Incisive Timing Standing Out. Nonetheless, The Movie’s Dependence On Well-Worn Narratives And Its Somewhat Imitative Nature Might Leave Viewers Yearning For More Novelty. The Film’s Depiction Of A Lesbian-Driven Narrative Against The Backdrop Of ’90s Crime Elements Offers A Short-Lived Twist But Struggles To Sustain Its Freshness Surrounded By All Of The Stereotypes. Drive-Away Dolls Tries To Copy The Classic Coen Brothers’ Movies With Its Quirky Characters And Comical Misadventures. While It Adeptly Captures The Vibe Of ’90s Road Movies And Showcases Compelling Performances, Especially From Its Leads, The Film Ultimately Becomes No More Than A Reminder Of The Brother’s Superior Works. Its Inventive Approach To Genre Standards And The Inclusion Of Queer Protagonists Are Praiseworthy, Yet The Film’s Realization Leaves It Feeling Like A Woke Sacrifice Rather Than A Landmark Comedy.
OUR RATING – A RAUNCHY 6