After entertaining the audience on the big screen,Ethan Coen’s road trip-comedyDrive-Away Dollsis set to make a streaming and home debut soon to tickle you to the core. The movie marks the solo directing debut ofThe Big Lebowskico-director and has an amazing all-star cast along with some power-packed performances. The movie will debut exclusively on Peacock beginning April 12 along with the digital release on the same day, while the Blu-ray arrives on April 23.
The digital and Blu-ray release comes with exclusive bonus features, like ‘The Drive-Away Gang’ whichfeatures an exclusive sit down with the cast and filmmakersas they discuss their roles, the preparation for their character, anddeconstruct the exciting cameos in the film. Another feature titled, ‘Drive-Away Dolls: An Ethan And Tricia Project’focuses on Coen and wife and co-writerTricia Cookeas they talk about their inspirations, why they waited 20 years to bring it to life, and what it was like working together on a project from start to finish.
What Is ‘Drive-Away Dolls’ About?
Drive-Away Dollsfollows two best friends, Jamie, who is nursing another breakup with a girlfriend, and her shy friend Marian, who needs to loosen up. As life comes crashing on them, they decide to go on a road trip to Tallahassee in search of a fresh start, but things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept criminals along the way. The movie castMargaret Qualleyas Jamie,Geraldine Viswanathanas Marian,Beanie Feldsteinas Sukie,Colman Domingoas the chief,Pedro Pascalas Santos, andBill Campas Curlie. Further rounding off the cast areJoey Slotnickas Arliss,C. J. Wilsonas Flint,Annie Gonzalezas Carla,Josh Flitter,andMatt Damonas Senator Gary Channel.
The movie has a 63 percent rating on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoesand has been praised for its performances, especially by Qualley and Viswanathan, visual aesthetics and direction. The movie stands as Coen’s passion project which has been decades in making, and is devoid of ‘The Coen Brothers’ aestheticsmaking it an intriguing watch from the renowned director.The movie is lighthearted and funmaking it an easy watch for the audience. While it got a mixed response at the box office, hopefully, it’ll find a new audience upon its home release.
Drive-Away Dollsarrives on digital and on Peacock on April 12 and the Blu-ray drops on April 23. you may readour review here.
Drive Away Dolls
Jamie regrets her breakup with her girlfriend, while Marian needs to relax. In search of a fresh start, they embark on an unexpected road trip to Tallahassee, but things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept criminals.
