Film Review – Roofman

“Roofman” marks the moviemaking return of director Derek Cianfrance, who hasn’t made a film since the 2016 misfire, “The Light Between the Oceans.” It’s been a long time away from the big screen for the “Blue Valentine” and “The Place Beyond the Pines” helmer, but the wait has certainly refocused Cianfrance’s storytelling interests, making arguably his best picture with the “true story” of Jeffrey Manchester, a criminal who, in 2004, managed to escape from prison and create an unusual life for himself while secretly living inside a Toys “R’ Us store. The tale seems impossible, but Cianfrance and co-writer Kirt Gunn attempt to stick with the outrageous reality of the situation, gracefully creating a strong emotional core for this examination of well-intentioned deception. The feature also gives star Channing Tatum a chance to showcase some dramatic weight, delivering one of the best performances of his career as a man making all the wrong choices for mostly the right reasons, helping to add dimension to a surprisingly fantastic film. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com