Roofman Is the Kind of Thing Derek Cianfrance Does Best
At Sunday’s debut of “Roofman,” Derek Cianfrance’s latest film, everyone is raving about Channing Tatum’s captivating and agile portrayal as Jeffrey Manchester, a notorious burglar famously known as the Roofman. In this role, Tatum exudes a charismatic twinkle as he sneaks through the ceilings of fast food restaurants to pilfer their cash, yet remains kind-hearted towards the unsuspecting employees he catches off guard. After serving time in prison, Jeff finds himself hiding out behind a bike display at Toys R Us, managing to blend in while avoiding detection by the police. Intrigued by the store’s surveillance system, he develops an affection for Kirsten Dunst’s character, a hardworking employee and single mother, leading to a tender romance filled with deception and falsehoods. Isn’t it always the case that love comes with its fair share of complications?