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Experience the uproarious and feminine B-movie ‘Drive-Away Dolls,’ a zany and nostalgic crime caper that combines elements of ‘Fargo’ and ‘Burn After Reading.’ Follow two lesbian friends on a road trip gone wrong as they get caught up in a mix-up involving small-time felons and a stolen suitcase. With brilliant performances and a celebration of womanly smarts and pleasures, this film is a must-watch for fans of the Coen Brothers’ unique brand of cinema.
Drive-Away Dolls: A Zany and Nostalgic Crime Caper Worth Running Away With
In the uproarious and deliciously feminine B-movie ‘Drive-Away Dolls,’ experience the zany and nostalgic essence reminiscent of the Coen Brothers. Directed solely by Ethan Coen and written by him and Tricia Cooke, this film captures the free-spiritedness and willingness to take bold chances that we’ve dearly missed. It effortlessly combines elements of the crime-laden ‘Fargo’ with the goofy crookery of ‘Burn After Reading,’ resulting in a genuinely entertaining road movie that pays homage to old-fashioned screwball comedies and ’90s indie grit.
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Set in 1999, ‘Drive-Away Dolls’ captures the Y2K frenzy and the looming conservatism of the era. This deliberate choice of time period eliminates excessive cell phones and social media, allowing for a successful crime caper. Join two lesbian friends, Sukie and Marian, on a road trip to Tallahassee that takes an unexpected turn. With brilliant performances and a celebration of womanly smarts and pleasures, this film is a must-watch for fans of the Coen Brothers’ unique brand of cinema.
An Unforgettable Journey with Vibrant Characters
The story revolves around two lesbian friends embarking on a road trip to Tallahassee. Sukie, a furious and gun-toting cop, inherits a wall-mounted sex toy after a painful breakup with her girlfriend. Her ex, Jamie, is a sexually adventurous woman who sees the breakup as an opportunity to embark on a journey with her uptight and principled lesbian bestie, Marian. Marian, eager to indulge in some birdwatching in Florida, reluctantly agrees to join Jamie on their road trip.
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While the mismatched and bickering pairs of Marian and Jamie, as well as Arliss and Flint, provide intriguing dynamics, the main attraction lies in the bond between Jamie and Marian. Margaret Qualley’s portrayal of Jamie is explosive and voracious, while Geraldine Viswanathan’s Marian gradually sheds her uptight demeanor, leading to a beautifully portrayed character arc. Beanie Feldstein shines as the ferocious cop, Sukie, infusing the role with righteous rage and stealing some of the film’s funniest scenes.
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A Mix-Up, Small-Time Felons, and a Wild Chain of Events
The women’s plan is simple: they set out to check out a drive-away car that is supposed to be headed to Tallahassee. However, they end up with the wrong car, which is loaded with a mysterious suitcase stolen by an enigmatic collector. This mix-up sets off a chain of events involving small-time felons Arliss and Flint, who are tailing the women in pursuit of the suitcase.
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‘Drive-Away Dolls’ may occasionally exhibit a hint of predictability, inviting comparisons to older and better idiosyncratic crime capers, including those by the Coen Brothers themselves. However, the film’s nostalgic bliss, foul-mouthed humor, and unapologetic celebration of womanly smarts and pleasures outweigh any shortcomings. The writing by Tricia Cooke and Ethan Coen is carefree and joyous, with Jamie and Marian’s words and actions bouncing off the screen with jubilant vigor.
An Oomph of Zany Escapade and Unexpected Sweetness
Amidst dusty Americana landscapes, vibrant locations frozen in time, and trippy flashbacks, ‘Drive-Away Dolls’ offers an irresistible oomph that leaves viewers yearning to escape with its zany escapade. It’s a film that embraces its silliness while delivering unexpected sweetness and romance, making it a must-watch for fans of the Coen Brothers’ unique brand of cinema.
‘Drive-Away Dolls’ is a zany and nostalgic crime caper that combines elements of ‘Fargo’ and ‘Burn After Reading’ to create an uproarious and deliciously feminine B-movie. With brilliant performances, a celebration of womanly smarts and pleasures, and a free-spiritedness reminiscent of the Coen Brothers, this film is definitely worth running away with.
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