Logan Lucky

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Kyle C. @kylekc 6d Logan Lucky is a breezy, blue-collar heist movie that works mostly because the cast is so committed to playing lovable dummies with surprising competence. Channing Tatum somehow looks convincingly rough around the edges, and he and Adam Driver make a great oddball duo. The whole ensemble is stacked, and everyone seems to be having fun, especially Daniel Craig, who steals scenes with sheer chaotic energy. Even Seth MacFarlane’s ridiculous accent somehow feels right at home. The dialogue has this warm, small-town wit to it, and the characters are distinct and bursting with personality. The movie shines when the heist machinery kicks in and all the little moving parts start snapping together. It gets especially funny once things inevitably go sideways and the crew has to improvise their way out. Some of the gags, especially the running bit with Clyde’s missing arm, are hilarious and keep things from getting too heavy. That said, a few things feel oddly easy. The prison break is kind of a layup, and in the aftermath of the heist, the stakes sag for a bit. The final stretch circles back with a “heist within a heist” twist that’s clever, but the movie never quite delivers a big payoff. The ending is ambivalent in a way that doesn’t feel intentional so much as unfinished. Still, it’s funny, charming, and smarter than it looks. Even when it stumbles, it’s an easy watch with great performances and a solid soundtrack. See more Caleb S @review-person-friend77 Nov 12 This is a fun heist movie. I thought it was pretty funny, and I was engaged the whole time. It’s not super memorable though. Channing Tatum is a great actor in this, too. See more Glen E Oct 14 Easily one of the funniest things you'll see this year, but it moves so far beyond simply trying to make us laugh that you may have to watch it a few times to understand how beautifully subversive Soderbergh is in fleshing out his characters. See more Rob W @Mr_Inbetween Sep 1 This movie was about an hour too long. See more Tyler S @tylerking24 Jul 28 I thought it was a fine film. Really don't have much else to say other than it was solid. See more Kevin E Jul 2 Logan Lucky is a Southern-fried heist comedy from Steven Soderbergh that follows the misadventures of the Logan siblings and their eccentric crew as they attempt to rob the Charlotte Motor Speedway. The film is buoyed by a strong ensemble cast, including Channing Tatum, Adam Driver, and a scene-stealing Daniel Craig as Joe Bang, whose comedic timing is a highlight. While the movie is entertaining and often clever, its plot relies heavily on improbable coincidences and last-minute solutions—classic deus ex machina devices that strain credibility, especially since nearly every character is portrayed as somewhat dimwitted or incompetent. The film’s most memorable and humorous scene comes during a prison riot, where the inmates demand the latest Game of Thrones novels as a condition for ending their protest. The warden, reading from Wikipedia, has to explain that The Winds of Winter and A Dream of Spring have not been published yet—a fact the prisoners refuse to believe, sparking a hilarious debate about George R.R. Martin’s missed deadlines and the TV show overtaking the books. This meta-joke about the long-delayed books, delivered with deadpan sincerity, stands out as the film’s comedic high point and captures its offbeat tone. Ultimately, Logan Lucky is a fun ride with a few standout moments, but its reliance on improbable twists and the bumbling nature of its characters can make the plot feel less satisfying for viewers seeking a tightly constructed caper. See more Read all reviews

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