Reel Review Roundup

Drive Away-Dolls (MA)

Directed by: Ethan Coen

Starring: Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan, Beanie Feldstein

Review by: Julian Wright

A cheeky lesbian road trip comedy that doesn’t shy away from sexuality and bouts of graphic violence? Sign us up!

Jamie (Margaret Qualley) is wild and outgoing with a thick southern drawl while Marian (Geraldine Viswanathan) is far more measured and reserved in her behaviour, yet the two are best friends.

When they decide to take a road trip to Tallahassee, the rental car they are given by the monotone owner turns out to have precious cargo sought after by a couple of violent goons Arliss (Joy Slotnick) and Flint (C.J Wilson), who begin pursuit.

Short on plot but abundant with wit, bright performances, genuinely funny gags, queer representation and a wicked sense of humour, Drive-Away Dolls is a breath of fresh air.

The leads are both knockouts, and there is a great turn by Beanie Feldstein as Jamie’s nutso ex-girlfriend cop.

Throw in a couple of amusing cameos and a cheeky twist (the contents of the suitcase is a hoot), and you have a winner.

It is also refreshing to experience a zippy comedy that is short, sharp, breezy, and to the point – at under 90 minutes, it is the perfect little distraction.

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