Overview

• Ethan Coen’s latest with co-writer Tricia Cooke marks the second entry in their planned lesbian crime-caper trilogy, starring Margaret Qualley and Aubrey Plaza with Chris Evans as a charismatic preacher.
• Now in wide theatrical release after a Cannes Midnights bow, the film runs 89 minutes and is rated R.
• Multiple reviews single out Plaza’s turn as MG Falcone and her onscreen chemistry with Qualley as the movie’s most compelling element.
• Critics describe a fast-paced but narratively messy experience, citing under-developed subplots and inconsistent shifts between noir pastiche, comedy, and violence.
• Coverage notes unusually vicious violence played for laughs and raises questions about the film’s queer depiction and authorial gaze.