Review: There’s an Interesting Movie Trapped Inside Roofman

There’s an uncomfortable portrait of masculinity trapped inside Roofman , but the movie is a little too enamored of its main character to let it out. The reason why is right there in the opening scene after a note about how what follows is a true story. Jeffrey Manchester (Channing Tatum) breaks into a roadside McDonald’s through the roof, his preferred means of entry, and one that will earn him his nickname from the press. When the morning shift arrives to open, he’s there to greet them wearing a balaclava and holding a rifle, assuring them he means them no harm. Jeffrey, you see, is the polite robber, leading his hostages in a chipper chorus of “Good morning!” like a demented kindergarten teacher then making sure they put on their coats before he locks them in the walk-in freezer. (W