True stories that get turned into movies often seem unbelievable — hence why they make such good movies — but the tale behind Roofman is truly something that sounds so absurd, I myself might not have believed it all had the credits not featured actual news footage from the real event. The ridiculousness of the story is at least 50% of why this movie works.

The rest lies with its leading man, Channing Tatum, who gets to show off both his comedy chops and his dramatic side here. This role really highlights his strengths as an actor , and it could even result in some awards attention in the coming months. However, Roofman ’s slightly bloated nature could hinder some efforts.

Directed by Derek Cianfrance, and recently premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival , the mov

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