Roofman

Few will likely take issue with the notion that Crime doesnt pay. And that idea rings even more true if restated as Crime doesnt pay if youre a nice guy. Thats one of the truths that emerges loud and clear in this fact-based comedy-drama about soldier-turned-thief Jeffrey Manchester (Channing Tatum), who had trouble finding his way (and making ends meet) after leaving the military. Set in North Carolina in 2004, this young husband and father is greatly troubled by his inability to adequately provide for his family. His solution is to turn to a life of crime, specifically drawing on his uncanny knack for being able to spot details in opportunities and exploit them to his advantage. He specifically targets fast food restaurants, gaining acces...

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"Roofman is an absolutely hilarious piece of entertainment for a broad audience, but it stands out for its ability to intertwine the unusual nature of a true story with a profound reflection on the human condition.

Through the excellent performances of Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst a duo whose chemistry surprises and enriches Jeffrey's journey for redemption and Leigh's quest to repair her home the movie transcends simple situational comedy. It addresses, with sensitivity and boldness, the duality between illicit acts and the benign motivations that drive them, forcing us to question our own value ...

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Youd be forgiven for thinking Roofman is a straight-up comedy. The trailer sells it like a goofy, high-energy Channing Tatum caper, but the movie itself has a very different heartbeat. What starts out looking like a lighthearted crime comedy slowly reveals something more grounded, more emotional, and far more human.

Director Derek Cianfrance (of Blue Valentine fame) uses humor as the bait and heartache as the hook. Once you realize what kind of movie youre actually watching, the tone shift hits hardin the best way. Its still funny, often charmingly so, but its also unexpec...

Channing Tatum manages his own brief homage to Risky Business (1983) in this story of a robber who gets apprehended after raiding his umpteenth McDonalds to pay for a nice house in which he can entertain his now divorced wife and young daughter. Sentenced to spend pretty much the rest of his life behind bars, he concocts quite a clever wheeze to escape and then an even smarter one that sees him hide out in a local toy superstore managed by Mitch (Peter Dinklage). Now fortunately, this guy isnt so hot on stock control and so Jeffrey is able to disable the security system and pretty much pig out on chocolates for weeks on end. Of course, this all goes a little too smoothly, he gets a bit bored and is soon tempted by the lights of the outside ...