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Channing Tatum has been on a roll in the past few years, giving long-time fans a look at his range of acting, playing a variety of characters. His villainous turn in Blink Twice drew a lot of attention, as did his turn as Gambit in Deadpool and Wolverine, a character he’ll reprise later this year in Avengers: Doomsday. Fly Me to the Moon paired him alongside Scarlett Johansson in a period piece as a loveable yet determined NASA scientist.
Among his many interesting roles is Roofman. While the movie did not make a big noise at the box office, it has taken over streaming. The streaming landscape has breathed new life into movies that did not meet expectations at the box office, making them reach millions of people globally. Roofman made the most out of this trend by proving itself a cornerstone of the streaming landscape.
Roofman has been on streaming charts for over 170 days, as per FlixPatrol. Further, the movie is at the fifth spot on Paramount+’s U.S. top 10 list, standing tall among features like Top Gun: Maverick, Homefront, Primate, and many more. Based on real-life events, the movie follows former soldier and professional thief Jeffrey Manchester (Tatum), who finds a hideout inside a Toys “R” Us after escaping from prison. His double life starts to unravel when he falls for a divorced mom, setting off a compelling and suspenseful game of cat-and-mouse as his past catches up with him.
Is ‘Roofman’ Worth Your Time?
Directed by Derek Cianfrance, the 87% Rotten Tomatoes-rated movie made only $33.5 million at the box office on a $19 million budget. Roofman is a good watch, as seen in its successful streaming run, and Tatum’s role has been hailed as one of his best. It’s also worth watching if you enjoy the crime-heist genre. Collider’s Tania Hussain outlines in her review, “But at the heart of it all is Channing Tatum, who disappears into the titular role by stripping away that glossy movie-star sheen we’ve all come to know him for to reveal something messier and achingly human.”
The movie also benefits from credible performances by Kirsten Dunst, who brilliantly complements Tatum’s performance, along with LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, and Peter Dinklage, giving you laughs and thrills in equal measures. Further, Ben Mendelsohn, Melonie Diaz, Uzo Aduba, Lily Collias, and Jimmy O. Yang appear in supporting roles.