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Drive-Away Dolls
2024 84 min United Kingdom, United States of America R 18+
★5.7
Comedy, Crime
Director: Ethan Coen
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Description
Jamie, an uninhibited free spirit bemoaning yet another breakup with a girlfriend, and her demure friend Marian 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.
Budget:
$8M
US Gross:
$5.03M
Worldwide:
$7.94M
Starring
Margaret Qualley
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Geraldine Viswanathan
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Beanie Feldstein
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Awards
1 win & 4 nominations total
Key opinion
Drive-Away Dolls is widely considered a misfire from Ethan Coen, struggling to balance its aspirations as a trash-comedy homage with a disorganized and vulgar narrative. While the short runtime is appreciated, the film is largely criticized for its thin characters, uninspired humor, and failure to coalesce into a cohesive stylistic vision.
| Runtime | The film's brief runtime prevents it from overstaying its welcome, providing a concise experience. | |
| Humor | The comedic writing fails to land, frequently relying on crassness and unoriginal sexual gags rather than sharp satire. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay suffers from a lack of coherence, with character motivations and plot points feeling like disjointed, libido-driven sketches. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the lead performances are divided; some critics find Margaret Qualley to be a bright spot, while others see her performance as overacting or lacking sufficient material to shine. | |
| Direction | The direction is viewed as an unsuccessful attempt to emulate 70s exploitation cinema, resulting in a chaotic and tonally uneven film. | |
| Editing | The film's editing is widely criticized for being sloppy and contributing to a disjointed viewing experience. |