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One of the great things about the original Road House was seeing Dalton clean house and improve the bar bit by bit. That is severely lacking here with next to no time spent in the actual Road House and barely any screen time is given to the people at the bar. One of the highlights of the Swayze movie was him getting to know the staff and getting rid of the bad elements at the bar. Nothing of the sort goes on in this movie.

Jaoquim de Almeida is wasted as the sheriff and has little to do while Daniela Melchior has less of a role than Kelly Lynch had in the original if that was possible.

The movie's saving grace is Jake Gyllenhaal who is clearly having a lot of fun in the role and has good chemistry with an OTT Conor McGregor in the movies best moments. Best stick to the original cult classic.

(Glad to see Arturo Castro's Moe live, by far and away the best character in the whole movie).

I was expecting a fun action movie, and it started well. Jake is great (as youd expect), and so are most of the supporting cast.

There are also some fun moments and lines. But then Conor Mcgregor turns up and it goes down hill fast. He really can't act, and just stomps around spouting cringe one liners that he can't pull off. You'd also expect at least his fight scenes to be good, but they weren't.

With another actor in the Mcgregor role this could have been a great action movie.

The fight scenes are hit and miss with some looking very fake with some bad cgi at times too. In fact the cgi is pretty poor in general.

Ok fact: remakes suck.

Going into this, I wanted to hate it. Remake of an 80's classic and Jake G? Recipe for disaster. But..... this is a remake in name only. Fresh story, the only connection to the original is he's a bouncer for hire. I'll admit it, this stands up on its own.

For lack of anything better to watch I gave this a shot. Color me surprised but I enjoyed the heck out of it. No agenda, just an old school action movie. Now the AI/CGI was nothing short of terrible, but if you look past that this movie embodies the old school Western movies it clearly mimics (and references several times, a bit on the nose).

Was I entertained? Yup. Was it Oscar worthy? No, but I'll take entertaining over Oscar Worthy every time.

Give it a shot, you may just enjoy yourself.

Remakes of old films are all too often disappointing since they just try to rehash what made the first film work. That's not what this film is. There are some similarities (a tough guy saving a roadhouse from a greedy rich guy) but it's different film with different themes and a different atmosphere and Jake Gyllenhaal is stellar in the role of Dalton, a kind, brooding guy who has a lethal aspect which scares him.

Right now, this film has a 6.2 on IMDb, which I think under rates it. If you look at this without the lens of the original Roadhouse, it stands well enough on its own to be worth more than that.

I don't understand the bad reviews for this. It's a film that doesn't take itself too seriously and it's obvious literally from the very beginning that it's self-aware. It knows how to laugh at itself with its over the top fight scenes and at times bad and cheesy dialogue or even the constant wild music being played in the background. Even the way Conor Mcgregor walked and talked was not serious in itself. I mean come on, it's impossible to hate on a film like this. Sure, some movies that don't take themselves seriously can still be very bad, but this one was actually pretty alright if you don't compare it to the original or just go into it with lower expectations. I'd definitely recommend this as a fun popcorn action flick if you're bored.

This Road House remake had its parallels to the original but put a totally different spin on it to create a completely fresh story. The bad guy, like the original, was a businessman in a suit, but the climactic showdown was against UFC fighter Conor McGregor's Knox. The fight between Dalton and Knox at the end is one of my favorites in recent history. Jake Gyllenhaal only had a few kick ass scenes since most of the remake focused on Dalton's internal struggle to a past traumatic event that wasn't explored in the original. In all, I liked this Road House just about as much as the original, and I strongly recommend this to all action fans.

Here's The 4K Lowedown on "Road House" (R - 2024 - Prime)

Genre: Action/Thriller

My Score: 7.2 Cast=10 Acting=5 Trailer=7 Ending=8 Story=7 Visuals=7 Direct=6 Sound=7 Genre=8 Sub-genre=7

Ex-UFC fighter Dalton takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems.

"Somebody else asked me if I was afraid today. I am afraid...I'm afraid of what happens when somebody pushes me too far." I enjoyed this, but I understand why this went straight to streaming instead of getting a theatrical release. As I compared this to the original, I found that certain things like the fight scenes (CGI excluded) were better with this one, but what I loved about the original was lost here. I think this is worth a watch...if you have trouble with reboots, think of this as a prequel instead.

"Road House" feels like the highest budget 'made for TV' movie ever. Despite the money thrown at it, blockbuster director, and casting of Jake Gyllenhaal the movie overall falls completely flat with awful dialogue, uninteresting characters, and a storyline so thin you can see through it.

The only positive about this movie is there were some very creative shots in the fight scenes, but even those were relatively uneven. And Connor McGregor was given far too much (poorly written) dialogue which combined with his vapid delivery takes you right out of the movie.

Overall it feels like "Road House" was the product of someone giving a 13 year old boy absolute control of a Hollywood production. The upside to this is the chaotic mess they left behind is somewhat entertaining.

Apparently the reviews are getting swarmed by boomers that didn't get their cream of wheat this morning. Do remakes suck? Usually. But this is a solid action flick that doesn't hide what it is: a slapstick action flick packed with ridiculous amounts of alpha Chad characters and protagonist plot armor. It's laid on pretty thick throughout the film that it's meant to be a goofy punchfest of senseless violence and overly eccentric characters.

Even if you haven't seen the original, this film still stand out on its own as a movie that's just fun to watch and at no point takes itself seriously. If you're looking for a deep and thought provoking storyline, then this might not for you. But if you enjoy the adrenaline junkie style akin to John Wick or just about anything Jason Statham, then it's highly recommended.

The most impressive thing that stands out in this film is Jake G's commendable dedication to getting in shape for this role. Jake went through intense amounts of training and discipline to acquire an absolutely shredded physique for this role. The fact that he achieved this while in his 40s is an inspiration to anyone who is trying to get in shape. It's on par with Hugh Jackman's preparation for Wolverine.

Now for the bad stuff. The fight scenes are heavily reliant on CGI body doubles and shaky camera effects that stick out like a sore thumb in several scenes. If they had spent a little more time in perfecting these effects, it may have worked out as more believable. Jake's character also has superhero levels of plot armor that can induce a bit of eyerolling from anyone expecting realism out of the story. Plenty of scenes where he survives moments that would easily kill an ordinary man (i.e. Disarming several men with guns without getting blasted).

You're also not likely to enjoy the ending, as it was pretty intentionally peppered with plot holes in order to allow a potential sequel. This also may come as a shock to some of you, but Connor McGregor is (gasp) not a professionally trained actor. He was hired to play the crazy goon that he is in real life and it worked well for the film, in my opinion. Is it still worth watching? Absolutely.

Casting felt very forced which pulls you out of the story. Jake does a good job. Some of the fighting scenes were interesting. You could tell this was a very new Hollywood update of a classic movie. Some of the dialogue needed work.

McGregor was also an odd choice. His permanent smiling expressions and him walking like he had hemorrhoids was very hard to move past. Sometimes you couldn't understand what he was even saying.

Overall the movie was fun and if youre looking for a time killer its an okay option but I would probably just stick to the classic movie where the story and characters feel less contrived.

I don't understand the mixed reviews at all. What were you expecting? I think it was more like a 8 but gave it a 10 because of all the ridiculous people giving 1's or 2's. This movie did exactly what it set out to do and that's be a fun popcorn movie. It may not be quite as good as the original but it's close. If you wanted a scene by scene of the original just go watch that. First of all, Jake Gyllenhaal is great in everything he does and this is no different. The thing that impressed me the most was Conor McGregor. He did a great job for his first time acting. I know people either like him or hate him and the people who don't like him have all showed up in these reviews. I don't care if you like him or not he did a good job. If he wasn't one of the most famous fighters in the world and some new actor you haters would've loved him. Yes, he was a villain out of a comic book but that's how he was written and he played the part great. I hope to see him in more movies in the future. Both Jake & Conor put in the work in the weight room too, both have always been in great shape but not like this. This was perfect for a movie to just have fun with and turn your brain off. I'll probably watch it again in the near future.

Road House is exactly what it needs to be. A self-serious yet simultaneously very silly modern day riff on the Western that's packed with testosterone, crunchy action and jokes in the most unexpected places. It feels like a streaming movie in some distracting ways but it still remains one of the better ones.

Jake Gyllenhaal brings a natural intensity to Dalton as well as an impressive physical commitment. It's the possibility of his rage that he always keeps at bay that makes him so watchable in this role as he beats up his enemies and then makes sure they're okay before actually driving them to the hospital.

From the moment he's introduced, Conor McGregor is definitely something. It's the kind of performance that's never boring and never good. Every single line is delivered in hilariously awful fashion and yet he's one of the best parts of the film as he takes a very generically unhinged villain and makes it his own.

Doug Liman's direction certainly has a lot of energy as it alternates between fights in the first person, drone shots and simply getting as close as possible to the action. The fights themselves have a real weight to them with the heaviest blows really being felt however, some of the CG flourishes used to stitch them together distract rather than enhance.

The film is beyond terrible and the acting even from Jake Gyllenhaal seems off, The dialogue is beyond terrible to the points where Jake Gyllenhaal asked (in the movie) is roadhouse, two words or one. I really wouldn't bother a very disappointing remake and to have it called roadhouse and the bar actually be a beach house on a beach is beyond confusing..

The CGI and fight scenes don't seem to work. I don't know why they're used so much CGI for the fight scenes to the point where Conor McGregor doesn't even look like his punching Jake Gyllenhaal. The whole film just felt unnecessary and if Jake Gyllenhaal wasn't in it, I think it would've been classed as a B movie.

So... the Road House remake. Am I allowed to say that I liked it as much as the original? I only saw the Swayze one for the first time last year and really enjoyed, but I also really dug Doug Liman's recent update with Jake Gyllenhaal too, for different reasons. Jake himself is one of those reasons, he's breezy and effervescent as Dalton, disgraced ex MMA fighter relocated to the beautiful Florida Keys to defend a beachfront bar from relentless goons. The Keys setting is also another reason why I liked this a lot, it adds so much laidback atmosphere and picturesque scenery as backdrop for this simple, straightforward action flick that fills the shoes of the original adequately enough. I think that having a marauding meathead like Conor McGregor as the head goon was a bit of a misstep though; the guy is clearly not an actor and thinks he'll win over the screen by chewing more scenery than Gary Busey, but a modicum of restraint on his part might have kept his performance this side of the moon in terms of subtlety, and let other aspects flourish to the forefront. Sultry Daniela Melchior, smarmy Billy Magnusson and always terrific Joaquim De Almeida are good in supporting roles. I really liked Jake's performance here though; he adopts this laconic affability that hides a sickening darkness in his past, something he's always on the run from. The action is fearsome and often quite funny, the tone tropical and easygoing. My only gripe is it could have been a bit longer to flesh certain elements out and focused on Mcgregor's seething villain a tad less to pivot more over to other aspects the film has that it seemed to want to take more seriously. All in all a really good time and easily as enjoyable for me as the OG Roadhouse.

Road House (2024) serves up a nostalgic punch of action-packed entertainment. With nods to the original and fresh twists, this reboot revs up the adrenaline with intense fight scenes and charismatic performances. While it occasionally veers into cliché territory, it's saved by its undeniable charm and stylish direction. Fans of the classic will find plenty to enjoy, but newcomers may also be won over by its gritty, high-energy vibe. Overall, Road House (2024) delivers a satisfying cocktail of nostalgia and modern flair, making it a worthy addition to the franchise.

In my opinion was ok/good movie maybe not the best.

Jack Gyllenhaal was good as always, he proves again in every movie that he is a good and talented actor. There was Post Malone and Conor McGregor in movie, Post Malone just had short scene at the beginning of the movie. Conor McGregor popped up after half of the movie and In my opinion, he mastered this role but, role was not that hard is already a fighter and he animated a fighter. Fighting scenes were good enough, it was not exaggerated. If we talk about the storyline, it is smooth and decent. While I watching, I did not get bored, It was not a masterpiece and of course I did not expect this but this movie is definitely not bad.

Having never seen the original, I went into this movie with no comparisons or expectations.

As a MMA fan I was interested in seeing how Conor McGregor performed in his first feature film and if a cartoon/super hero villain was what he was going for, he certainly hit the mark.

The storyline itself is ridiculous of course, the idea of bringing in a former UFC fighter to be a bouncer instead of contacting the authorities immediately takes you out of the 'real world', and most of the action scenes that follow are comic book like to say the least.

I felt it was a film of two halves, as despite the premise being so unrealistic, the introduction of Dalton and the first confrontation made it as if the fight scenes and conflicts would be at least based in reality.

Once McGregor appeared, the film took on a completely different feel and became a very over the top action affair.

Definitely one to sit back, relax and enjoy rather than to think or over analyse.

Remaking this movie is quite possibly the dumbest thing everyone involved could do (outside of Conor). This has reduced Jake to a level from which he might not retrieve his career, which is a real shame given his talent in movies past.

The movie might have had a better chance if it simply drew no parallel to the original and attempted to be a stand alone movie about another road house. Instead all youve done by making this is elevate the original to an even higher status than it already had amongst its fan base.

I am rooting for this movie to be the lowest rated movie on IMDB so please join me and give it a 1 star.

I wasn't really interested in watching this reboot. Seriously, it wasn't going to stand up to the original. There was no way at all! Finally, after prodding and poking I caved and discovered it that it didn't need to.

The characters were strong, and the plot different enough to make me feel like I was still being faithful to the original version.

Well worth the watching! With perfect casting and great site choices, it was a believable film. I will be waiting for a part II and hoping that Elwood Dalton will continue being an underestimated good guy!

Thank you to Gyllenhal for paying such wonderful respect to a great man with one of his tattoos.

Swayze will be turning in his grave. What started off decent quickly turns to absolute muck. The story is very poor but with the appearance of Conor Mcgregor and quite possibly the worst acting performance ever seen with that ridiculous swagger and stupid grin the movie goes downhill FAST. Whoever cast him ruined any potential this remake of an 80's classic ever had.

Another ridiculous remake of good old 80's movies, this remake and Point Break up there with two of the worst ever, what did Swayze do wrong to get two of his cult movies murdered by remakes. Honestly don't even waste your time with this.

Everything about this film is exactly what you should not do. The acting is terrible by everyone, including JG. It is cliche. Every actor's voice/breath is disconnected.

The direction is terrible; oh Doug Liman, how far you've fallen.

The editing is terrible, but maybe the editor tried their best with what they were given. There is nothing gritty about this film. This is masturbatorial film.

Watch the original film. It's great. It's not a masterpiece either, but it's fun and kind of supposed to be a bit lower budget pulp fiction (genre not film). Everyone from Swayze to Sam Elliot are awesome in it.

Starting felt like it was going to be a great movie but as the story paced it got more and more bad and basic. Nothing special about this one though Conor was a new one and proved himself to be a good actor.

I personally loved his acting and character. He did a great job portraying his role. Wasn't expecting him to be this good but he proved himself. Waiting him to be picked in a good movie.

I personally like these type of action and thriller movies but this one disappointed me.

Overall, I'll rate this movie a solid 6. But the fight scenes were quite intense and I enjoyed them.

Let's hope for good movies in this era of cinema.