Tatum and Driver utilize their natural charms, affable and quirky respectively, to good effect. Craig seems to relish the opportunity to play an actual character after years of brooding, cackling and posturing as the con with s screw loose. Keough is striking and effective, nice to see her in a more mainstream film in a likable role after she stole last years American Honey. On the whole nothing terribly surprising or innovative is done by the cast as far as performance however they are all clearly enjoying what they are doing and that brings an infectious fun energy to the film. The sole exception is Seth MacFarlane with an ill advised accent and a doubly ill advised fake mustache, his performance doesn't belong in any movie let alone one as slick as this one.
The pacing of the film is quick, the tone light, and underneath there's a sometimes subtle sometimes not so subtle celebration of America that is pleasant if not downright needed given the current climate. Unlike the sparkly Oceans movies this film, essentially, focuses on normal working class folks and because of that it's more relatable and more compelling. Soderberg is a master, there's no question, and all the production elements weave together to make a entertaining if relatively straightforward film. It also contains one of the most affecting renditions of "Take Me Home, Country Roads" although some may find it overly sweet it encapsulates what this film is really trying to be- sincere.
Pure fun with a heartwarming message if you want it.
See It.
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