I went into “Roofman” with no expectations, and that turned out to be the best possible way to experience the 2025 comedy-drama based on a true story.
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Gripping and unexpectedly moving, it is one of those rare character-driven stories that stays with you long after the credits roll.
Channing Tatum delivers what may well be the strongest performance of his career. Stripped of the bravado he is often known for, Tatum plays Jeffrey Manchester — a former US army veteran and struggling dad who turns to a life of crime — with a raw vulnerability that feels lived-in rather than performed.
His portrayal balances charm, desperation and weariness in a way that makes the character both flawed and sympathetic. It is the kind of performance that reminds you how effective he can be when handed a script that trusts stillness as much as spectacle.
