Directed by:
Doug LimanCinematography:
Henry BrahamComposer:
Christophe BeckCast:
Jake Gyllenhaal, Daniela Melchior, Conor McGregor, Billy Magnussen, Jessica Williams, Lukas Gage, Darren Barnet, Post Malone, JD Pardo, Dominique Columbus (more)VOD (2)
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In this adrenaline-fueled reimagining of the 80s cult classic, ex-UFC fighter Dalton (Jake Gyllenhaal) takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems. (Prime Video)
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I haven't seen the original film, so I'm not comparing, I'm purely evaluating, and I have to say that for how highly anticipated Road House was, it's very underwhelming. The story is more or less pretty straightforward, but that's fine with me, I like these simple movies with a charismatic main character, even more so if they add some violence, good craftsmanship and good action. But we don't get any of that here, so the overall result is just one big... er, disappointment? There are only two action sequences in all, and it's brutally obvious how computerized they are. If they've recruited Conor McGregor, you'd think he’d at least be allowed to give Jake Gyllenhaal a pretty hard and fair shake, but here the whole action is so horribly implausible that I can't believe it. Likewise, the whole bunch of bad guys come across as total losers, and when McGregor came on the scene I was grasping my head as to how he could so painfully and unnaturally overplay his role, because he may be a little red-headed leprechaun, but to forcefully push this behavior on his character like this is simply appalling. It's even worse that he bragged on social media that he was the highest-paid sports actor. Eh, what can I say? It’s not offensive or exciting, but I won't remember this movie in three days, which is actually a pretty bad result considering my initial expectations. A below average B-movie that even Gyllenhaal can't save.
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An action-packed opening that invites a rough travel adventure. I enjoy films where the main characters explore unknown environments, especially when the lead is Jake Gyllenhaal, who knows how to deliver a punch. The tension and action scenes are great and entertaining. However, as soon as Conor McGregor appears, the film goes off the rails and takes a turn crazy similar to Fast & Furious. What a shame!
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Retard House and McGregor, walking like he’s got an empty Guinness bottle shoved up his anus, reigning as the king of his inmates. Thanks to the Florida climate and a bit of perspective, it’s somewhat bearable, but as soon as Dalton, with a Nobel Peace Prize in his shirt pocket, is cornered, the dumb action combined with the tragically comical CGI of Doug Liman's annoying guest gets tossed out the front door. After that, it just rolls around in the dust outside, in front of the mindrest of a Guilty Pleasure. However, it can’t desecrate the original B-movie adventure with bouncer Swayze, as even that was a fourth-rate establishment.
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I love the original Road House. Strip it of the 80's charm, the sex appeal, the fighting philosophy, the brutality; swap the charmingly oblivious overkill for self-awareness, swap the practical effects for repulsive digital ones and you have the new Road House. The fact that this one had huge ratings is a testament to the lack of masculine films for contemporary audiences. I agree. But I also want it to be good and entertaining.
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Doug Liman made an 80's B movie for fun and they wouldn't even let him put it in theaters! A smiling Jake Gyllenhaal hurting bad people and obviously having an incredible time doing it. Conor McGregor is perfect as the evil, disagreeable asshole. The romance line works, the cast is likeable. Definitely could have used a little trimming, though, the middle drags a bit. The action is decent, the fights are oddly shot in places, but fine for me. The music is great and there are beautiful shots of the Florida Keys. I'll have to go there sometime.
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