Logan Lucky
2017 · Directed by Steven Soderbergh
Original language: English
- comedy
- crime
- action
- drama
The story
Trying to reverse a family curse, brothers Jimmy and Clyde Logan set out to execute an elaborate robbery during the legendary Coca-Cola 600 race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
What it’s like
Warm, sun-bleached Southern light over red-clay backroads, gas stations, and bleacher crowds at the speedway, with Soderbergh's signature restlessness: quick cuts, split screens, and fast, sly editing that keeps a crowded frame humming. The palette leans on dusty ochres, faded denim, and the bright neon of race-day merchandise, while the prison scenes turn drab and fluorescent. The score is a light, jaunty mix of country-tinged strings and bluegrass-flavoured bounce that never stops being playful. Vibe: easygoing, scruffy and slyly funny, a feel-good caper with a knowing grin. It suits a lazy weekend afternoon, a relaxed group watch, or anyone wanting something brisk and amusing without a heavy emotional weight. The violence is minimal and mostly comic, with a few brief tense moments and no gore; the sexual content is light and incidental. Tone is affectionate toward its working-class characters, and the sibling pair's arc is one of two underdogs clumsily learning to trust each other. Made for viewers who enjoy ensemble comedy, underdog heists, and a light touch on crime.
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