Review

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Justin Cox
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Roofman (2025) | Source: Limelight

Director

Derek Cianfrance

Starring

Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Ben Mendelsohn, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, Peter Dinklage, Uzo Aduba, Lily Collias, Kennedy Moyer, Melonie Díaz, Emory Cohen, Molly Price, Tony Revolori, Kathryn Stamas, Alissa Marie Pearson, Jimmy O. Yang, Gabe Fazio, Javier Molina, Kirana Kuic, Gabriella Cila, Esme McSherry, Punkie Johnson, Kathrine Scheimreif, Ron Smith, Stella Gunn, Joe Bruno, and Dan Marks

Overview

Based on actual events. And terrible decisions.

A former Army Ranger and struggling father 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 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.

Review

Roofman

This is a weird little indie film with a fantastic cast that seems like it exists to paint this criminal in a favorable light. The credits even has a mini documentary interviewing the real life people behind the characters. The film was a little dull and the whole thing came across as strange.⭐️⭐️

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