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BluBonnet · 05-24-2025, 12:25 AM

d2cheer · 05-24-2025, 02:10 PM

For those that care this got about a 6.5 minute ovation at Cannes, I am not sure what the barometer is anymore for these but this looks like I may enjoy it.

BluBonnet · 06-21-2025, 01:52 AM

Aubrey Plaza and Margaret Qualley? Shut up and take my dough!

BluBonnet · 07-10-2025, 03:02 PM

BluBonnet · 08-19-2025, 12:25 AM

Rated R for strong sexual content, graphic nudity, some strong violence, and language.

goodnitesteve · 08-21-2025, 12:40 PM

I enjoyed Drive Away Dolls a lot when I saw it in theaters. Revisited it last night and found it to be still enjoyable. Going to see Honey Don't later.

The Great Owl · 08-22-2025, 03:10 AM

Four stars

The engine that drives Honey Don't!, the 2025 comedic neo-noir directed by Ethan Coen, is Margaret Qualley as Honey O'Donahue, a Bakersfield private investigator who turns the Humphrey Bogart archetype on its head and who walks on high heels from one misadventure to the next with the same ever-present expression of “You have got to be kidding me.” bewilderment on her face that I myself have had during my every waking moment in recent years. One can hardly blame her, because the sun-drenched landscape that she roams is inhabited by a minister, played by Chris Evans, who also happens to be a drug trafficker and a sexual predator targeting young women in his congregation, by a police officer, played by Aubrey Plaza, whose tough-edged exterior belies past traumas, by a troubled niece, played by Talia Ryder, and by various other assorted lost souls who conceal secret lives until they end up badly dead.

In the style of classic-era noir, like The Big Sleep (1946), this film does not always connect the dots during its intricate narrative. Still, it rides high on a wave of timely allegorical relevance, trademark Coen quirkiness, eroticism, sleaze, and violence, with all of the sordid elements coming together for a sweet taste on the tongue.

BigPudge · 08-22-2025, 04:03 AM

I actually hated Drive Away Dolls, watched it on digital and almost shut it off. I couldn't believe it was a Coen Brother movie (singular) but the previews for this one looked good. Then the review on this site dropped that said this was just as bad as Drive Away Dolls.

But, I was heading out to see Black Swan and figured this started right after, id give it a go and I must say, the review on this site is dead wrong (based on my opinions of the 2 movies)

This was a pretty solid modern day noir with great performances, especially Chris Evans and Charlie Day. Qualley is always solid and more Aubrey Plaza is always a welcome thing.

It is a brisk 80 some minutes and the end may feel a bit abrupt, but I enjoyed the ride

Dreamliner330 · 08-22-2025, 04:43 AM

I saw Honey Don't after Black Swan IMAX and it's pretty meh. The characters and performances were fine, but there wasn't much for them to do. The script is paper-thin, has nothing unique and honestly isn't memorable at all. I would have been fine skipping this one. At least it was short.

5/10

Jay H. · 08-22-2025, 05:47 AM

The one sheet for this and Americana are quite similar...

Dreamliner330 · 08-22-2025, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay H.

The one sheet for this and Americana are quite similar...

I don't really see that. Americana was quite good. This...wasn't.

Jay H. · 08-22-2025, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dreamliner330

I don't really see that. Americana was quite good. This...wasn't.

While I wasn't commenting on the quality of either movie, please note how much these two posters are alike:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/376424081385

https://www.ebay.com/itm/12716747382...Bk9SR8aq9KyaZg

Tony208 · 08-22-2025, 10:34 PM

Even at 90 minutes the plot is paper thin. The cast does as well as they can.

3/5

russweiss1 · 08-22-2025, 11:57 PM

This is a showcase for Qualley and she does a great job. There was a lot of clever dialog and I enjoyed the various character's interaction. At under 90 minutes the film never bogs down. Recommended. 7/10.

Dreamliner330 · 08-23-2025, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay H.

While I wasn't commenting on the quality of either movie, please note how much these two posters are alike:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/376424081385

https://www.ebay.com/itm/12716747382...Bk9SR8aq9KyaZg

I read 'one sheet' in my head as "plot summary" not "movie poster."

-edit-

It's not often I make mistakes like this so I looked it up:

Quote:

A movie one-sheet can refer to two different things: a one-page written pitch document for a script or TV show, and a standard-sized film poster used in movie advertising.

So...we're both right.

WorldForgot · 08-23-2025, 03:08 AM

Really enjoyed this. I dug Drive Away Dykes and this struck its tone much better.

Mellifluous dialogue. Each scene crackling with that noir rhythm that gives actors a chance to dance sans choreography. Tricia Cooke's edit here threads Drive-Away Dykes' earnest raunch with coarse Central Valley swirlz, a dust devil kicking up the past.

eightslicesofpie · 08-25-2025, 07:35 PM

Movie's a lot of fun. It breezes by and could've been fleshed out a little more, sure, but I genuinely don't understand people's vitriol toward it. Had a wonderful time with it

recS-12 · 08-26-2025, 10:49 PM

Just got out of my showing. A discount Tuesday AMC showing at 1:40 pm. The theater was only about 20% full. I enjoyed it. If you go in not expecting Coen Brothers master level type movie making, you’ll be fine. 7/10

Danespina · 08-27-2025, 01:56 AM

Well, Margaret Qualley and Aubrey Plaza certainly had instant chemistry.

A very breezy movie. If you liked that Always Sunny in Philadelphia episode where Charlie Day imitates a noir detective then you'll like this.

Hazel Motes · 08-27-2025, 05:09 AM

I thought this was pretty good. I don’t get the low scores on IMDb and Letterboxd. It was a slow burn and it was far from a perfect ending but it had enough ingredients (laughs, violence, horny) that made for a really good time at the cinema. 3.5/5

Still haven’t seen Drive Away Dolls because of the bad reception. But I question that now. So I’ll have to check it out.

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08-22-2025, 04:03 AM	#28
BigPudge Power Member Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:467 Blu-ray collection:3328 DVD collection:1434	I actually hated Drive Away Dolls, watched it on digital and almost shut it off. I couldn't believe it was a Coen Brother movie (singular) but the previews for this one looked good. Then the review on this site dropped that said this was just as bad as Drive Away Dolls. But, I was heading out to see Black Swan and figured this started right after, id give it a go and I must say, the review on this site is dead wrong (based on my opinions of the 2 movies) This was a pretty solid modern day noir with great performances, especially Chris Evans and Charlie Day. Qualley is always solid and more Aubrey Plaza is always a welcome thing. It is a brisk 80 some minutes and the end may feel a bit abrupt, but I enjoyed the ride Last edited by BigPudge; 08-22-2025 at 03:31 PM.

05-24-2025, 12:25 AM	#21
BluBonnet Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Trading Score:1

05-24-2025, 02:10 PM	#22
d2cheer Senior Member Member since:Jan 2012	For those that care this got about a 6.5 minute ovation at Cannes, I am not sure what the barometer is anymore for these but this looks like I may enjoy it.

06-21-2025, 01:52 AM	#23
BluBonnet Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Trading Score:1	Aubrey Plaza *and* Margaret Qualley? Shut up and take my dough!

07-10-2025, 03:02 PM	#24
BluBonnet Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Trading Score:1

08-19-2025, 12:25 AM	#25
BluBonnet Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Trading Score:1	Rated R for strong sexual content, graphic nudity, some strong violence, and language.

08-21-2025, 12:40 PM	#26
goodnitesteve Senior Member Member since:Nov 2011 Blu-ray collection:1	I enjoyed Drive Away Dolls a lot when I saw it in theaters. Revisited it last night and found it to be still enjoyable. Going to see Honey Don't later.

08-22-2025, 03:10 AM	#27
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6029 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	Four stars The engine that drives Honey Don't!, the 2025 comedic neo-noir directed by Ethan Coen, is Margaret Qualley as Honey O'Donahue, a Bakersfield private investigator who turns the Humphrey Bogart archetype on its head and who walks on high heels from one misadventure to the next with the same ever-present expression of “You have got to be kidding me.” bewilderment on her face that I myself have had during my every waking moment in recent years. One can hardly blame her, because the sun-drenched landscape that she roams is inhabited by a minister, played by Chris Evans, who also happens to be a drug trafficker and a sexual predator targeting young women in his congregation, by a police officer, played by Aubrey Plaza, whose tough-edged exterior belies past traumas, by a troubled niece, played by Talia Ryder, and by various other assorted lost souls who conceal secret lives until they end up badly dead. In the style of classic-era noir, like The Big Sleep (1946), this film does not always connect the dots during its intricate narrative. Still, it rides high on a wave of timely allegorical relevance, trademark Coen quirkiness, eroticism, sleaze, and violence, with all of the sordid elements coming together for a sweet taste on the tongue.

08-22-2025, 04:43 AM	#29
Dreamliner330 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2012 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:501 Blu-ray collection:1111 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:416	I saw Honey Don't after Black Swan IMAX and it's pretty meh. The characters and performances were fine, but there wasn't much for them to do. The script is paper-thin, has nothing unique and honestly isn't memorable at all. I would have been fine skipping this one. At least it was short. 5/10

08-22-2025, 05:47 AM	#30
Jay H. Blu-ray Baron Member since:Oct 2019 Trading Score:2	The one sheet for this and Americana are quite similar...

08-22-2025, 10:34 PM	#33
Tony208 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:NYC 4K collection:419 Blu-ray collection:663 Trading Score:609	Even at 90 minutes the plot is paper thin. The cast does as well as they can. 3/5

08-22-2025, 11:57 PM	#34
russweiss1 Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Southern California	This is a showcase for Qualley and she does a great job. There was a lot of clever dialog and I enjoyed the various character's interaction. At under 90 minutes the film never bogs down. Recommended. 7/10.

08-23-2025, 03:08 AM	#36
WorldForgot Active Member Member since:Sep 2020 Location:Chicago Blu-ray collection:42	Really enjoyed this. I dug Drive Away Dykes and this struck its tone much better. Mellifluous dialogue. Each scene crackling with that noir rhythm that gives actors a chance to dance sans choreography. Tricia Cooke's edit here threads Drive-Away Dykes' earnest raunch with coarse Central Valley swirlz, a dust devil kicking up the past.

08-25-2025, 07:35 PM	#37
eightslicesofpie Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2015 Trading Score:233	Movie's a lot of fun. It breezes by and could've been fleshed out a little more, sure, but I genuinely don't understand people's vitriol toward it. Had a wonderful time with it

08-26-2025, 10:49 PM	#38
recS-12 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Tucson, Az USA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:1373 DVD collection:257 MA collection:286 Digital collection:175 iTunes collection:269 Trading Score:75	Just got out of my showing. A discount Tuesday AMC showing at 1:40 pm. The theater was only about 20% full. I enjoyed it. If you go in not expecting Coen Brothers master level type movie making, you’ll be fine. 7/10

08-27-2025, 01:56 AM	#39
Danespina Expert Member Member since:Aug 2014 Trading Score:1	Well, Margaret Qualley and Aubrey Plaza certainly had instant chemistry. A very breezy movie. If you liked that Always Sunny in Philadelphia episode where Charlie Day imitates a noir detective then you'll like this.

08-27-2025, 05:09 AM	#40
Hazel Motes Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2014	I thought this was pretty good. I don’t get the low scores on IMDb and Letterboxd. It was a slow burn and it was far from a perfect ending but it had enough ingredients (laughs, violence, horny) that made for a really good time at the cinema. 3.5/5 Still haven’t seen Drive Away Dolls because of the bad reception. But I question that now. So I’ll have to check it out.

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