So that's interesting! I would be lying if I said I wasn't kind of into this. If it can hit the XTAS, early 90's, and MMX feel that is. As they said in the article though, it's just the mood/lean of the movie. He's also calling Logan a Western.
So the REAL question is who the female lead would be if there was one. Though I hope they stick with the original heist plan and that we still get the back story with the Thieves Guild and New Orleans. Like it or not though, I still think bringing Rogue in would elevate the profile of the movie.