Based on an unbelievable true story, Roofman follows Jeffrey Manchester (Channing Tatum), an Army veteran and struggling father who turns to robbing McDonald’s restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs, earning him the nickname: Roofman. After escaping prison, he secretly lives inside a Toys “R” Us for six months, surviving undetected while planning his next move. But when he falls for Leigh (Kirsten Dunst), a divorced mom drawn to his undeniable charm, his double life begins to unravel, setting off a compelling and suspenseful game of cat and mouse as his past closes in.
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A solid movie based on a true story. Enjoyed the acting and the premise, a more cozy family drama than the heisty-action caper I was expecting, but not in a bad way, just subverted my expectations a bit.
4K version solid, but not a great showcase. Mostly dialogue and colors not intended to be dazzling so gets the job done but not gonna blow you away. Standard Bluray probably about the same.
Roofman is a good movie built around a fascinating true story, and Channing Tatum is easily the best part of it. He brings a surprising amount of charm and vulnerability to Jeffrey Manchester, while Kirsten Dunst gives the movie some much-needed emotional weight. Their chemistry works well and makes the more personal side of the story surprisingly engaging.
The biggest issue for me is the pacing. At over two hours, it starts to feel a little long, and the movie sometimes struggles to balance th...
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