Rating: 3.5/5 stars

If you are looking for a raunchy, surprise-filled lesbian comedy, then look no further. Taking place in Philadelphia in 1999, “Drive-Away Dolls” showcases the wild and carefree sex-positive Jamie (Margaret Qualley, “Maid”) and her conservative, rational and cautious counterpart Marian (Geraldine Viswanathan, “The Package”).

The two make an incredible pair as Qualley and Viswanathan flawlessly illustrate the good cop/bad cop dynamic, and hit the nail on the head with the chemistry and deliverance of dialogue that is beautifully timed.

After Jamie is kicked out of her ex-girlfriend’s apartment the two embark on a quest to visit Marian’s aunt in Tallahassee. Unfortunately, the girls have no means of transportation and in turn decide to rent a car, which will unknowingly make their trip all the more interesting.

As the two begin their journey they tragically pop a tire and must pull off to the side of the road to retrieve a spare tire. As they open the compartment where the spare tire should be, the girls make the shocking find of some luggage that would normally not be packed. Undeterred by the unwelcoming suitcase and box, Jamie and Marian maintain their goal and keep driving. What could go wrong?

As the two continue forward, they are unaware that the luggage they are carrying is very important to the senator Gary Channel (Matt Damon, “Good Will Hunting”). If it falls into the wrong hands, his future and repetition will be done for. Because of this, he sends his goons after the girls to receive the package, and we witness the girls narrowly escape them multiple times. 

This movie leaves you on the edge of the seat, guessing what is in the suitcase. Towards the end of the movie, when the contents of the suitcase are revealed, it only creates more questions. With many cut scenes, you are often left wondering what happened in the previous scene. However, the explanations later shown in the movie do not disappoint. 

Throughout the movie we see a slow, intimate love affair between Marian and Jamie bloom as Jamie tries to coerce Marian to step out of her repressed sexual identity. Unsure of what she wants, Marian ices out Jamie, and the two become uncertain about their plans. Thankfully, Marian takes the time to reflect and the two reconcile, beginning an eye-opening, tender romance, using the contents of the package. 

This film undoubtedly has a retro, oldies feel to it, with transitions and lewd commentary not unlike those in “That 70’s Show.” This movie will throw you with many plot twists and unusual commentary. With cameos from Miley Cyrus (“Wrecking Ball”) and Pedro Pascal (“Narcos”), this thriller/comedy is a bizarre, comical film that will leave you flabbergasted and unsure of what is to come. 

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