--- title: "Roofman: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/film/roofman/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/film/roofman" critics_score: 73 critics_reviews: 21 licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Roofman (2025): what the critics said Critics' score 73 from 21 reviews: 15 positive, 5 mixed, 1 negative. ## The Telegraph — Tim Robey Rating 5/5. 17 October 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. [Read the review](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/toys-r-us/) ## Empire — Sophie Butcher Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 22 September 2025. 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. [Read the review](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/roofman/) ## Sight and Sound — BFI Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 23 October 2025. 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. [Read the review](https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/reviews/roofman-derek-cianfrance-turns-bizarre-true-story-criminal-hiding-out-toys-r-us-into-touching-drama) ## The Hollywood Reporter — David Rooney Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 8 September 2025. Festival review. 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. [Read the review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/roofman-review-channing-tatum-kirsten-dunst-1236364774/) ## Little White Lies — Katherine McLaughlin Rating 4/4/3. 16 October 2025. 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. [Read the review](https://lwlies.com/reviews/roofman) ## Radio Times — Alan Jones Rating 4/5. 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. [Read the review](https://www.radiotimes.com/movie-guide/b-w52wcr/roofman) ## The AV Club — Jesse Hassenger Rating B. 8 October 2025. 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. [Read the review](https://www.avclub.com/roofman-review) ## Los Angeles Times — Robert Abele Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 9 October 2025. 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. [Read the review](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2025-10-09/roofman-review-channing-tatum-kirsten-dunst-peter-dinklage-derek-cianfrance) ## Screen Daily — Tim Grierson Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 8 September 2025. Festival review. 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. [Read the review](https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/roofman-review-channing-tatum-charms-in-real-life-crime-caper-from-derek-cianfrance/5208658.article) ## Variety — Peter Debruge Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 6 September 2025. Festival review. 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. [Read the review](https://variety.com/2025/film/reviews/roofman-review-channing-tatum-1236510112/) ## RogerEbert.com Fi1m's normalised score 64/100 (inferred from the text). The page could not be accessed, so its critical verdict is unavailable. No specific praise or complaint can be verified from the provided text. [Read the review](https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/roofman-tiff-channing-tatum-film-review-2025) ## IndieWire — Katie Rife Rating C+. 8 October 2025. Festival review. 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. [Read the review](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/roofman-review-1235149716/) ## The Guardian — Benjamin Lee Fi1m's normalised score 60/100 (inferred from the text). 7 September 2025. Festival review. 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. [Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/sep/07/channing-tatum-kirsten-dunst) ## Slant Magazine — Mark Hanson Rating 2/4. 10 September 2025. Festival review. 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. [Read the review](https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/roofman-review-channing-tatum-kirsten-dunst/) ## Vulture — Alison Willmore Fi1m's normalised score 30/100 (inferred from the text). 10 October 2025. 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. [Read the review](https://www.vulture.com/article/review-theres-an-interesting-movie-trapped-inside-roofman.html) ## Deadline — Pete Hammond Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 7 September 2025. Festival review. 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. [Read the review](https://deadline.com/2025/09/roofman-review-channing-tatum-kirsten-dunst-toronto-1236507834/) ## Film Stories — James Harvey Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 7 October 2025. 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. [Read the review](https://filmstories.co.uk/reviews/roofman-review-youll-believe-a-man-can-hide-in-a-toys-r-us/) ## /Film — Quinn Bilodeau Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 11 October 2025. 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. [Read the review](https://www.slashfilm.com/1993185/channing-tatum-roofman-not-movie-trailers-selling/) ## Collider — Tania Hussain Rating 8/10. 7 September 2025. Festival review. 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. [Read the review](https://collider.com/roofman-review-channing-tatum/) ## The Wrap Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 7 September 2025. Festival review. 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. [Read the review](https://www.thewrap.com/roofman-review-channing-tatum-and-kirsten-dunst-are-a-charmingly-doomed-couple-in-dark-rom-com/) ## The Playlist Fi1m's normalised score 50/100 (inferred from the text). Festival review. 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. [Read the review](https://theplaylist.net/roofman-review-channing-tatum-is-charming-but-derek-cianfrances-overly-safe-drama-falls-a-little-short-tiff-20250912/) --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Our review: https://film.one/film/roofman.md