In Logan Lucky, the Logan brothers set out to dodge the authorities and rob a North Carolina racing circuit. It is quirky, funny, and full of twists and turns. Steven Soderbergh took a temporary break from his retirement to make this film and boy, did he make it.
Over a span of three years since its release, this heist flick has garnered millions of fans. Thankfully for those who loved it, there are other similar films worth watching. Let's discuss 10 fun films that scratch the same itch as Logan Lucky.
Small Time Crooks
A crime comedy, Small Time Crooks thrills audiences with its suspense while tickling their funny bones at the same time. A small-time crook, Ray(handsome Woody Allen), and his novice gang acquire a café so that they could dig a tunnel underneath it to the basement of a local bank, and plunder the money.
Ray’s wife starts selling cookies to cover up their operation. Their brilliant plan of robbing the bank soon collapses, but the front business flies. There is a very sweet love story at the core of this amazing movie.
Oceans Trilogy
The Oceans movies are masterpieces by Soderbergh and probably the most popular series in this genre. Currently, the series has four films in its set, with a spin-off being released in 2018, a decade after the previous entry in the franchise.
The first in the series, Oceans 11 was inspired by the 1960 film of the same name. It is the most popular entry in the series. All four movies are American heist thrillers with light comedy sprinkled all over.
Snatch
Snatch is a brilliant crime comedy film by Guy Ritchie, who not only wrote but directed it too. The film has two plots intertwined with each other. Featuring a wide assortment of actors and a multitude of interesting twists, this moves keeps the fans at the edges of their seats.
The story revolves around a missing diamond, a gypsy turned fighter, and a temperamental Pitbull. This Brad Pitt movie is a perfect recommendation for anyone who loves Logan Lucky.
The Nice Guys
Crime mixed with a dollop of black comedy and oodles of suspense, The Nice Guys will definitely keep viewers interested from start to finish.
A pornstar crashes her car into a house and winds up dead. Amelia, a girl who has some connection to the death, mysteriously disappears, for reasons no one knows. The lead protagonists are Private Detective March (Ryan Gosling) and an enforcer named Healey, who unwillingly pair up to find the girl. This movie has a major 1970s LA vibe and is packed with great performances.
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
An absolute gem of a film, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang features a dashing Robert Downey Jr, Michelle Monaghan, Val Kilmer, and Corbin Bernsen. Robert Downey portrays the thief Harry, who is pretending to be an actor to dodge the police after his best friend is murdered.
A director asks him to stay with a gay private detective named Perry to learn the demeanor for his role. They witness a murder and find themselves drowning deep into the case, and eventually decide to solve the mystery themselves.
American Hustle
Another amazing crime comedy, American Hustle was directed by David O Russell. For those who love vibrant black comedies, this is the perfect film. An arguably tight script (as it could be argued that around 20 minutes could be shaved off), brilliant acting, raw human emotions, and intelligent humor are the high points.
An FBI agent, Richie, forces two con artists to do a job in return for an official pardon. However, what they do not know is they are being made a part of another bigger con – a sting operation which may endanger them too.
Going In Style
In this 2017 movie, Morgan Freeman delivers a masterclass in acting once again, and that is without even mentioning Going in Style's other two lead actors Michael Caine and Alan Arkin, who both produce great performances.
They can teach a thing or two to today’s young actors about comic timing and on-screen chemistry. The movie is funny and heartwarming at the same time. A bank denies three best friends of their pension, consequently, they decide to rob the bank.
Tower Heist
Tower Heist is a nice American heist film studded with great actors and a good script. Ben Stiller is the protagonist, with the rest of the cast including the likes of Eddie Murphy and Casey Affleck. They lead a group of honest hard-working men in a plan to rob a rich businessman.
After the BM has apparently scammed them all, they set out to exact revenge. The plot is really simple to follow and Tower Heist is a great light escapade from the daily shenanigans of life.
Seven Psychopaths
Another dark comedy crime movie, Seven Psychopaths is a great movie for those late afternoon laughs with a group of friends and a big bucket of popcorn. A struggling writer finds himself involved in a crime when his psychotic friends kidnap a pet.
Seven Psychopaths is absurdly funny at times and can also be quite violent. The movie features a great story, some really good surprises, and incredibly strong acting from the entire cast.
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
If you ain’t first, you are last! Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby is a sports comedy centering around NASCAR. While subject to argument, few films are as quotable or relatable (about NASCAR and otherwise) as this 2006 release.
It is co-written and co-directed by Will Ferrell. Ricky is the top NASCAR racer in the whole wide world, however, this changes when another racer, Jean, beats him and usurps his position. Ricky's struggle to regain his position forms the rest of the story.