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Jake Gyllenhaal Takes on the Cult Classic 'Road House' in a Thrilling Remake

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Jake Gyllenhaal stars in a new remake of the cult classic 'Road House,' bringing a fresh take to the adrenaline-filled action film. Find out how the new version compares to the original!

Jake Gyllenhaal is back on the screen in a new remake of the 1989 action film 'Road House.' This remake, set in the Florida Keys, sees Gyllenhaal portraying former UFC fighter Dalton, recruited by bar owner Frankie, played by Jessica Williams, to restore order in a chaotic bar scene. The film promises a campy and over-the-top experience, reminiscent of the original cult classic.

The star-studded cast includes UFC star Conor McGregor in his acting debut alongside Gyllenhaal. Prime Video released the 'adrenaline-fueled reimagining' of 'Road House,' presenting a dark, modern Western twist to the story. The remake has garnered mixed reviews, with some praising Gyllenhaal's performance and the inventive approach to the narrative.

Despite the fun ideas and exciting action sequences, the remake of 'Road House' struggles to find its footing as a standalone film. Directed by Doug Liman, known for 'The Bourne Identity,' the movie offers moments of unexpected brilliance but falls short in overall execution. Fans of the original may enjoy the fresh take, while others may find it an unnecessary revisit of a beloved classic.

In conclusion, Jake Gyllenhaal's portrayal of Dalton in the 'Road House' remake brings a modern twist to the iconic character, adding new layers to the familiar story. The film's mix of campy charm and action-packed scenes aims to entertain audiences, but ultimately, the remake falls slightly short of capturing the magic of the original cult classic.

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How to Watch 'Road House' Online (Hollywood Reporter)

The 1989 action film 'Road House' is back with a new remake starring Jake Gyllenhaal.

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'Road House' revisited: How Jake Gyllenhaal remake compares to ... (Lohud Yankees Blog)

Jake Gyllenhaal might share the same character name but there are definite differences between the new "Road House" and Patrick Swayze's cult classic.

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Film Review: 'Road House' is Campy and Over the Top in Exactly ... (Awards Radar)

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'Road House' debuts Thursday on Prime Video – KIK-FM 100.7 (KIK-FM 100.7)

Prime Video releases Road House, the "adrenaline-fueled reimagining" of the 1989 Patrick Swayze cult classic, on Thursday.In the film, Jake Gyllenhaal plays ...

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Road House cast: All the stars in remake (Radio Times)

Jake Gyllenhaal leads the cast of the new Prime Video action flick – which sees UFC star Conor McGregor make his acting debut.

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How to watch Jake Gyllenhaal's Road House remake for free (digitalspy.com)

The remake of Road House, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor, is now available to watch on Prime Video. Here's how you can watch it for free.

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The Watchable But Unnecessary Road House Remake (Splice Today)

Doug Liman does a fine job, and it's better than Ghostbusters, but why remake this movie again? Jake gylenhaal prime video 122123 ...

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Jake Gyllenhaal Happily Punches in 'Road House' (Vanity Fair)

Doug Liman's needless remake of the Patrick Swayze movie is unexpectedly good.

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Road House, review: Jake Gyllenhaal's remake of the Patrick ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Together with Bourne Identity director Doug Liman, the star makes this tale of a drifter who rescues a community from a local kingpin fly.

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'Road House' remake can't clear the bar for good action storytelling (Columbia Daily Tribune)

Jake Gyllenhaal in "Roadhouse." Doug Liman's remake of “Road House” fancies itself a dark, modern Western. I know this, because at one point a precocious ...

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'Road House' debuts Thursday on Prime Video – WJJY 106.7 (WJJY)

Prime Video releases Road House, the "adrenaline-fueled reimagining" of the 1989 Patrick Swayze cult classic, on Thursday.In the film, Jake Gyllenhaal plays ...

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'Road House' movie review: Jake Gyllenhaal, Conor McGregor's fun ... (The Hindu)

Doug Liman's popcorn movie 'Road House', a remake of the 1989 Patrick Swayze-starrer, has genuinely fun ideas, but it loses control of the narrative to the ...

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Where is Glass Key, Florida? Jake Gyllenhaal's Dalton cleans up ... (Palm Beach Post)

When Jake Gyllenhaal's Dalton steps off the bus in the new "Road House" remake, it may look like a Florida Key. Sorry, it's movie magic.

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Road House embraces its cheesy action roots. Does it deliver a ... (New Zealand Herald)

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Why Does the “Road House” Remake Pull Its Punches? (The New Yorker)

Justin Chang reviews Doug Liman's “Road House,” an update of the cult slugfest from 1989, with Jake Gyllenhaal starring in the role originally played by ...

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Road House review: A less pleasurable guilty pleasure than the ... (BBC News)

Jake Gyllenhaal stars as a bare-knuckle boxer who is "goofy, relaxed and remarkably free of facial damage" in the "scrappy and overcomplicated" Road House ...

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'Road House' Review: An Action Movie by Way of Looney Tunes (Vulture)

Jake Gyllenhaal is better at playing oddballs than heroes — so thank God he's playing one of the former in this 'Road House' remake.

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'Road House' Henchman Arturo Castro Is the Funniest Part of the ... (GQ Magazine)

Actor Arturo Castro talks Jake Gyllenhaal's bountiful abs, getting mentored by original 'Road House' heavy Ben Gazzara, and his role in the top-secret 'Tron ...

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Billy Magnussen On Embracing Playing the Bad Guy of 'Road House' (Variety)

Billy Magnussen, whose starred in 'Road House' and 'Made for Love,' shares why playing the bad guy isn't so bad and his character in 'Aladdin.'

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