Logan Lucky (2017)

For a film that has its roots in director Steven Soderbergh's acclaimed "Oceans" heist film franchise, this film has a look that is sorta, without a doubt redneck, hillbilly type. It's the complete opposite of that saga. This film takes on the status quo in hopes of regaining fame. What happens when you get the unlikely talents of: Daniel Craig, Channing Tatum and Adam Driver, it's as if beavis and butthead had a huge family curse and needed--(wanted) to pull off a cash and grab heist.

Typically, as stereotypes assume that those who inhabit the southern region of America you are: A. a slob, B. redneck, C. hillbilly or D. all of them. But as it turns out, in this film, there are some pretty intelligent folks down south. Well, in this film, yes, minus two. So as the old saying goes: Don't judge a book by the cover. Even so, for a film, it pulls off a hilarious and even if a little rough, take on southern folk--- if the people down there were just itching to pull off a huge money infested heist. 

Director of this here rodeo, is Steven Soderbergh. Curator of the previously mentioned "Oceans" films. He successfully if not just a little tediously produced comedic-action film. What makes this film quirky yet entertaining is its wit. The cast of "Logan Lucky" makes up what this film was made to do-- produce laughs out loud and strangely entertaining action sequences. 

But, as far as negatives go, the accents heard here, are probably, if  not, the worst parts about this film. It's as if i'm listening to chalk on a chalkboard, or hearing- (at least in my head,)Samuel L. Jackson's lisp from Kingsman: The Secret Service. 

As far as acting goes and memorable moments: Daniel Craig is the man. He is so entertaining and full of energy and charisma that is highly noted. 

Other than that, minus a few unfixed kinks in the pace in the film, it's an entertaining film. Even though the acting may not be superb, but at least one things for certain: it's comical. So, this film may not have it all like: wonderful acting, but at least this film is entertaining for most of its entirety. 

Rate: B 

Director: Steven Soderbergh 

Starring: Channing Tatum, Adam Driver,  Katie Holmes, Daniel Craig, Katherine Waterston,with Sebastian Stan and Hilary Swank 

MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for language and some crude comments) 

Runtime: 2 Hours 

Synopsis: Trying to reverse a family curse, brothers Jimmy (Channing Tatum) and Clyde Logan (Adam Driver) set out to execute an elaborate robbery during the legendary Coca-Cola 600 race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. 

Photo: Bleeker Street Studios

Malawski’s Movie Rating System

A+ = Exceptional, One of a Kind, Masterpiece. Definite award season contender

A= Pure enjoyment, happy feeling. Satisfaction

A- = One to remember. Unforgettable

B+ = Can get a little over the top. But, it makes out as a good film.

B= This film has the potential to be better. Lacks in consistency

B- = Watches occasionally

C+ = Guilty pleasure territory

C= Causes viewer frustration due to lack of depth in the story

D+ = I hated this movie. Some parts were good. Overall, the film was garbage

D= Very few to no good parts about this movie

D- = Minimal qualities of excellence

F= Don’t even bother watching it. It’s that bad.