Roofman (2025)

The review is strongly positive, calling Channing Tatum Oscar-worthy in the true story of a robber who hid in Toys R Us for six months. It praises the film for bringing heart, energy and personality to the story.

Butcher finds the film hugely empathetic and entertaining, with Channing Tatum giving one of his best performances. She especially praises the believable chemistry between Tatum and Kirsten Dunst, alongside the film’s intimate emotional grounding.

The review finds the film charming, sincere and empathic, with its final heartache landing strongly. It praises the delicate growth of Jeff and Leigh’s relationship and Kirsten Dunst’s outstanding performance.

Rooney finds the film a heartfelt, bittersweet crowd-pleaser that balances crime, comedy and romance. He especially praises the soulful performances of Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst and their chemistry.

McLaughlin finds the film an entertaining, endearing comedy-drama, though it takes too long to reach its point. She praises Channing Tatum’s comedic and dramatic performance, especially his slapstick, while noting Kirsten Dunst’s character needed more oomph.

Jones calls it a poignant, charming crowd-pleaser and describes Tatum’s performance as career-best. He particularly praises Tatum’s portrayal and Cianfrance’s sharply observed direction.

Hassenger finds the film grounded and appealing, though it falls short of the sharper, more moving crime story it might have been. He especially praises Kirsten Dunst’s natural, quietly truthful performance.

Abele finds the film an enjoyable, compassionate romance-crime story, though its tonal shifts and overlong feel sometimes undermine it. He praises the chemistry between Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst, along with Tatum’s lovable performance.

The headline suggests a charming, if conventional, take on the real-life crime story. It singles out Channing Tatum’s performance, while the article body is unavailable to confirm further details.

Debruge finds the film entertaining and worthy of repeat viewing, though its story has some implausible turns. He especially praises the chemistry between Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst.

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Rife finds the film a superficial, forgettable crowdpleaser that leaves its most interesting implications unexplored. She praises Channing Tatum’s layered performance and Kirsten Dunst’s brief, affecting moment of disappointment, while criticizing how little room the film gives that emotional complexity.

The critic finds the film watchable but too intent on making its criminal protagonist lovable, leaving his choices hard to care about. Tatum and Dunst’s chemistry and Dunst’s performance are singled out for praise.

The review finds the film’s feel-good, formulaic approach dulls its emotional impact. It praises Tatum and Dunst’s easy chemistry but criticizes the film for sidelining Jeffrey’s children.

Willmore finds the film tonally dissonant and too invested in its protagonist’s self-image. She praises its thoughtful depiction of strip malls and chain businesses, and the community that flourishes in them.

Hammond calls the film an extraordinary, crowd-pleasing story and says it was his best moviegoing experience of the year. He especially praises Channing Tatum’s nuanced performance and the chemistry he shares with Kirsten Dunst.

The critic finds the film an unusually entertaining, heartfelt crime comedy that makes its tonal balancing act look effortless. They single out Channing Tatum’s charismatic performance and the cast’s chemistry, alongside the film’s tactile craft and real-world context.

Bilodeau calls the film one of the year’s best, praising its emotional depth beneath the crime-story marketing. He especially singles out Channing Tatum’s career-best performance and Kirsten Dunst’s warm, heartbreaking turn.

Hussain finds the true-crime drama heartfelt, funny, and surprisingly tender, calling it one of the year's pleasant surprises. She singles out Channing Tatum's vulnerable, career-best performance as its emotional center.

The critic finds Roofman funny and sweet but shadowed by an unavoidable, troubling outcome. They single out Channing Tatum’s effortless charm for making the felon’s misguided choices easy to root for.

The headline suggests a mixed verdict: Channing Tatum is charming, but the drama falls short. It singles out the film’s overly safe approach as a weakness.