The world of Nascar, child beauty pageants, and stick shifts converges with Steven Soderbergh’s heist, Logan Lucky. Logan Lucky takes the average redneck, Jimmy Logan, played by Channing Tatum, and puts him in the driver’s seat of a heist that could set him up for life. The movie follows Jimmy and his brother Clyde Logan, played by Adam Driver, as they attempt to rob the Charlotte Motor Speedway during the Coca Cola 600.

The first act of the film focuses on small relational scenes, building the characters in about 20 minutes. The second act focuses the actual heist- in planning, executing, and developing the portrayal of this crime world. The third act is drawn out another 20 minutes, dealing with parts the audience missed, making the ending feel confusing.

The charisma from the actors glows in the movie. Channing Tatum is great as Jimmy Logan, a construction worker who struggles with everyday issues. Adam Driver is phenomenal as Clyde Logan, an awkward war vet with one arm who gets dragged into the heist by his older brother Jimmy. Daniel Craig steals the show as the explosive Joe Bang and ditches the James Bond persona. The female leads did not have much to work with, but did well as women in a southern society. One character that stood out as cartoonish and unmemorable was Seth MacFarlane’s Max Chilblain, who was an underdeveloped antagonist.

Overall, Logan Lucky is not a masterpiece, but it is unique. It is a realistic story about the common man and how he deals with problems thrown his way. The film is full of witty humor, redneck antics, and heartfelt moments that keep the audience engaged.  Although Logan Lucky has not broken any records, it is a film anyone would enjoy. Logan Lucky is rated PG-13 for language and crude humor.