Drive-Away Dolls
Drive-Away Dolls

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Drive-Away Dolls

2024
Movie
84 min
English

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.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes64%
Metacritic53/100
Google Users63%
Director: Ethan CoenGenres: Comedy, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

Two young women, Jamie and Marian, embark on an impromptu road trip to Tallahassee in Florida. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when they stumble upon a group of inept criminals and their mysterious briefcase. What begins as a simple escape from their own lives quickly spirals into a chaotic and dangerous adventure filled with odd characters and escalating absurdity.

Critical Reception

Drive-Away Dolls received a mixed reception from critics. While some praised its quirky humor and the chemistry between its leads, others found the plot uneven and the Coen brothers' signature style somewhat diluted without Joel Coen's direct involvement. The film's blend of comedy and crime elements did not resonate universally.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its fun, raunchy humor and a charismatic lead duo.

  • Some critics found the plot meandering and less cohesive than expected.

  • The film's attempt at a Coen-esque caper felt somewhat diluted.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a split sentiment, with many enjoying the comedic performances and the film's playful, outrageous moments. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the story lacked focus and didn't fully deliver on the comedic or thriller aspects promised.

Fun Fact

Ethan Coen directed the film without his brother, Joel Coen, marking the first feature film directed solely by Ethan Coen.

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TMDB Reviews

2 reviews
r96sk

r96sk

<em>'Drive-Away Dolls'</em> is a fairly fun time. It's a pretty straightforward movie, one that moves along at a decent pace and tells its story well enough. Margaret Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan give good performances, Qualley over...

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

"Jamie" (Margaret Qualley) embarks on a road trip with her rather het-up friend "Marian" (Geraldine Viswanathan) to Tallahassee. A roadside puncture causes them to explore the boot for the spare tyre and let's just say what they find isn't ...