'Logan Lucky' was directed by Steven Soderbergh and is his first film project in four years. Soderbergh is known to be a film genius and has worked on movies such as 'Out of Sight' and 'Magic Mike'. The movie was written by Rebecca Blunt. 'Logan Lucky' is to follow the story of two brothers who are on a mission to reverse a curse on their family. The pair attempts this by carrying out a robbery. Casting includes actors such as channing tatum, Adam Driver, and Daniel Craig.
Who are the Logan family?
'Logan Lucky' will focus on the Logan family, primarily the two brothers.
The family has been suffering from a curse for over 90 years. They are described as a blue collar family who lives in West Virginia. The brother, Jimmy, will be played by Channing Tatum. His accomplice and brother Clyde will be played by Adam Driver. In order to turn his family's life around Jimmy comes up with a plan to steal $14 million.
With some help from his brother Clyde and a group called "The Redneck Robbers," Jimmy is set to change the course of his family's fortune. His plan hinges on the biggest race day of the entire season as he plans to steal the money from the Charlotte Speed Motorway. Daniel Craig will also be getting in on the action as he helps the brothers with the heist as character "Bang."
Soderbergh creates a new kind of heist movie
'Logan Lucky' exceeds expectations and puts a new spin on the usual genre of heist movies.
Soderbergh is known for his artistry in the film industry and his newest film has already been dubbed a success. His focus on the Logan brothers creates a comedic twist to the heist as the two hillbillies go about trying to rob money during the Charlotte Speed Motorway's Coca-Cola 600 event.
The addition of Daniel Craig as incarcerated explosive expert adds to the hilarity as he interacts with the Logan brothers.
The characters are designed like caricatures with their heavy accents and emphasized naivety. The trailer gives fans a glimpse of the Logan brothers plan which is seen written on paper and taped to their fridge. One thing is for certain, the Logan brothers are sure to encounter some hilarious obstacles.
Further casting includes Seth MacFarlane, Katie Holmes, Hilary Swank, Riley Keough and Katherine Waterston.
Fans can look forward to a hilarious adventure movie that will set the bar for this year's end of summer movies. 'Logan Lucky' will be released in theaters across the world later this summer on August 18.
