Earlier in 2025 director Darren Aronofsky released the action thriller Caught Stealing, a film that — while successful — was at odds with the rest of his filmography. Writer/director Derek Cianfrance has made a similar whiplash pivot with his new film, Roofman, an effort that has little in common with his most well-known works, each of which were intense dramas with tragic elements. This film tells the real-life story of Jeffrey Manchester (Channing Tatum), who earns the nickname of “Ro...| CultureMap San Antonio
Roofman (2025) is based on the peculiar true story of Jeffrey Manchester, a former army ranger-turned-thief who gained headlines for his unusual M.O. and apologetic demeanor during his string of robberies (mainly from McDonald’s restaurants) across the United States in the late ’90s. Following his capture by the authorities, Jeffrey cunningly escapes from prison and [...] The post ‘Roofman’ Review – Channing Tatum Shines in Unique and Oddly Charming Comedy appeared first on Discussi...| DiscussingFilm