"It's based on the stranger-than-fiction tale of Jeffrey Manchester, played by Channing Tatum, an ex-military father-of-three who just can't quite find his place in the civilian world. His old army buddy Steve (Lakeith Stanfield) reminds him of his particular skill for observation, urging him to put it to good use. Instead, after disappointing his daughter once again with an underwhelming birthday present, he decides to use it for something less well-advised,"
"What kept him convinced of his new career was his cordial manner during the hold-ups, politely treating employees and ensuring a strict avoidance of violence. He was captured and given 45 years in prison, a term that finally pushed his understandably fatigued wife away. His knack for observing the small details sees him hatch an ambitious escape plan, fooling the guards and landing back on the outside."
"There's considerable movie star charm powering Roofman, a mid-level comedy drama set in the mid-2000s and starring two actors who were stars around that time. It's also reminiscent of a film that would have been released then too, a brief glimpse of a Blockbuster Video store making it easy to imagine picking this one up for a rainy afternoon rental."
Roofman centers on Jeffrey Manchester, an ex-military father who struggles to fit into civilian life and turns his observational skill into mass robbery. After disappointing his daughter, he begins robbing 45 McDonald's by entering through the roofs, conducting polite, nonviolent hold-ups to provide for his family. He is captured, sentenced to 45 years, and his marriage collapses. Using his knack for detail, he escapes prison and hides in a Toys R Us while awaiting a fake passport. The film leans on movie-star charm and 2000s nostalgia, offering watchable, engaging moments but a rushed moral descent that limits emotional depth.
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