‘Road House’ Review: More Fizzle Than Sizzle In Doug Liman’s Remake Of Action An Classic – SXSW
09.03.2024 - 05:55
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In the era of action films like John Wick, the bar for adrenaline-fueled entertainment has been set high, and there exists a fine line in the world of cinematic remakes that one has to draw between regard for the original and fresh perspectives. Doug Liman directs the remake of the classic 1989 film Road House, which premiered in the Headliner category at the 2024 SXSW film festival and unfortunately, this remake starring Jake Gyllenhaal, delivers a lackluster and ultimately unnecessary retread of the 1989 Patrick Swayze film.
Central to the movie is Jake Gyllenhaal’s Dalton, a former UFC brawler grappling with his past, assumes the role of a bouncer in Glass Keys at The RoadHouse. Struggling to get by on his once reputation, Dalton catches the eye of Frankie (Jessica Williams), who owns a roadhouse in the picturesque Florida Keys. She recruits him as her new bouncer, aiming to protect her cherished establishment from a ruthless gang under the command of the criminal overlord, Brandt (Billy Magnussen).
Despite being outnumbered, Dalton’s abilities mean Brandt’s henchmen stand little chance against him. However, the plot thickens with the entry of Knox (Conor McGregor), a merciless mercenary. The ensuing violent confrontations and the spiral of bloodshed turn the idyllic Keys into a battleground, presenting Dalton with challenges far beyond anything he encountered in the Octagon.
The setting—full of promise for a formidable narrative, driven by powerful conflict and redemption—becomes the background for a film surprisingly void of the action and intensity its premise promises. The few fighting scenes that are shown are technically dazzling by Lyman’s deft direction but too infrequent to either provoke or be
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