Overview

• Margaret Qualley shines as private investigator Honey O’Donahue, delivering a charismatic and standout performance.
• Set in a neo-Western Bakersfield, the film blends retro aesthetics with Coen’s signature humor and campy B-movie style.
• Critics highlight the film’s tonal shifts, with attempts at grounded storytelling clashing with its B-movie ambitions.
• Hypersexualized scenes, particularly involving female characters, have raised questions about representation and the male gaze.
• The film is slated for a wide U.S. release on August 22, 2025, following its Cannes debut and 90-minute runtime.