Join KVI’s Ari Hoffman and producer Big Mike as they discuss Honey Don’t! (2025), the latest dark comedy from Ethan Coen, half of the iconic Coen Brothers duo behind Fargo and The Big Lebowski.
Big Mike breaks down the film’s quirky charm, driven by a stellar cast including Margaret Qualley as private investigator Honey O’Donahue, alongside Aubrey Plaza, Charlie Day, and a scene-stealing Chris Evans as a shady church leader.
With snappy dialogue and a noir-inspired vibe, Honey Don’t! delivers fun but falls short with an undercooked plot and an abrupt ending.
Mike also shares a heated clash with another critic over classic noir tropes and offers a heads-up for KVI listeners: this R-rated romp includes strong violence, language, and distractingly graphic sexual content.
Tune in to hear why this 88-minute ride feels more like a TV pilot than a complete film, and decide if Honey Don’t! is your kind of empty-calorie cinematic treat.
Listen to the full audio review on the KVI website for Big Mike’s unfiltered take!
Synopsis: Honey Don’t! is a dark comedy about Honey O’Donahue, a small-town private investigator, who delves into a series of strange deaths tied to a mysterious church.
Director: Ethan Coen
Producers: Ethan Coen, Tricia Cooke, Robert Graf, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner
Cast: Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, Charlie Day, Billy Eichner, and Chris Evans
Running Time: 88 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
