Channing Tatum Is the Charming Criminal Hiding in a Toy Store inRoofman
So, have you seen the trailer for Roofman yet? Because wow — Channing Tatum is doing something completely different in this one. The film, set to hit theaters on October 10, is based on a real-life story that’s almost too bizarre to believe — and yet, it’s 100% true. Tatum plays Jeffrey Manchester, a former Army Ranger who, struggling to get by, turns to robbing McDonald’s restaurants... by literally cutting holes in the roofs . That’s where he gets the nickname “Roofman.”
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But this isn't your typical action-thriller. It’s got layers. After escaping prison, Manchester hides out inside a Toys “R” Us — yep, the actual toy store — for six months , living undetected while figuring out his next move. During this time, he falls for a single mom played by Kirsten Dunst, and that’s when things start to unravel. His life of crime, his longing for connection, and his quest for redemption all collide.
The tone of the movie looks fascinating. It’s gritty, sure, but there’s a strange warmth and even humor to it. Like in one scene from the trailer, when Manchester locks fast food workers in the freezer, he hands them coats to stay warm — that’s the kind of odd humanity the film seems to explore.
Tatum’s performance already feels raw and emotionally charged. He’s not just playing a criminal; he’s portraying a complex man with regrets, charm, and a deep desire to change. And working with director Derek Cianfrance (from Blue Valentine ), you know this film isn’t just going for cheap thrills. Tatum said he and Cianfrance had a “soul contract” — meaning they committed to diving deep emotionally and creatively, with no limits. That alone makes me want to see this.
The cast is stacked too: Ben Mendelsohn, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, Peter Dinklage, Uzo Aduba — all bringing real weight to the story. And it’s produced by a powerhouse team, with Paramount and Miramax behind it.
Bottom line: Roofman is shaping up to be one of those films that blurs the line between truth and myth, crime and heart, comedy and tragedy. And it reminds us how even the most unlikely criminals — like a guy living in a toy store — might just be looking for a second chance.
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