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Jake Gyllenhaal's 'Road House' Remake: Knockout or Missed Punches?

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Find out if the remake of 'Road House' featuring Jake Gyllenhaal packs the same punch as the original in this exciting review! 🥊

Jake Gyllenhaal takes on the lead role in the updated version of 'Road House,' a cult classic slugfest from 1989. The remake, directed by Doug Liman, has stirred up mixed reviews with Justin Chang stating that it 'pulls its punches.' Gyllenhaal's portrayal as a goofy and relaxed bare-knuckle boxer in the 'scrappy and overcomplicated' film has left audiences questioning if the remake lives up to its predecessor.

Despite being a needless remake of the original Patrick Swayze movie, the 'Road House' remake has surprised viewers with its unexpected good qualities. Jake Gyllenhaal's performance and the updated storyline have added a new twist to the familiar tale. The comparison between the new and old versions of 'Road House' highlights both similarities and differences, with Gyllenhaal bringing his unique flair to the character.

As audiences dive into the action-packed world of 'Road House,' they witness a film that plays out like a Looney Tunes episode, with Gyllenhaal's expertise in playing oddball characters shining through. The remake offers a fresh perspective on the action genre, blending humor and chaos in a unique way that sets it apart from traditional action films.

In a nod to the original 'Road House,' the new remake features an array of talented actors, including Arturo Castro and Billy Magnussen. Castro's humor and Magnussen's portrayal of the bad guy add depth to the storyline, keeping viewers engaged and entertained. The revamped 'Road House' promises a thrilling cinematic experience that pays homage to the cult classic while carving out its path in the world of action movies.

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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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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' revisited: How Jake Gyllenhaal remake compares to ... (USA TODAY)

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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'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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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' 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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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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Sam Elliott Is the Original Road House's Real Sex Symbol (Vulture)

There's a new 'Road House' on Prime Video, but to see Sam Elliott play a sleazeball whose sexiness surpasses Patrick Swayze's, you'll need to watch the ...

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How the New <i>Road House</i> Updates the Bizarre, Beer-Sluggin ... (TIME)

Why 1989's 'Road House' is known as the best bad movie of all time—and how a new remake stacks up.

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'Road House': How to Watch Post Malone's New Movie Online for Free (Billboard)

Jake Gyllenhaal and Post Malone star in a new action thriller movie and you can learn how to stream 'Road House' online for free here.

Movie Review: A remake of 'Road House' with Jake Gyllenhaal turns ... (WTOP)

Elwood P. Dalton is a classy sort of bouncer. While five tough guys circle him outside a bar looking to bash his skull in, he has a question for them: ...

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'Road House' bounces along on a wave of nostalgia in updating a ... (KEYT)

CNN Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — The original “Road House” has long been the guiltiest of pleasures, a movie that seems to be in a perpetual.

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Jake Gyllenhaal punches up a 'Road House' remake (NPR)

The 1989 movie Road House starred Patrick Swayze as a no-nonsense bouncer who saves a honky-tonk bar from a local toughs. Now, in the new remake, ...

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Review: New coat of paint with 'Road House' remake, still nothing ... (ABC News)

Film critic Peter Travers shares his review of the "Road House" remake, which stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Dalton, the character Patrick Swayze played in the ...

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Road House Returned All the Testosterone to My Body (Esquire.com)

All I'm trying to tell you is that Road House—the remake of Patrick Swayze's 1989 cable-rerun classic—is not only extremely good but it's also so honest-to-God ...

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'Road House': All brawn, no brain and very little fun (The Washington Post)

Jake Gyllenhaal and his physique can't save this update of the 1989 Patrick Swayze cult classic ... “Road House” was not a success when it first came out in 1989, ...

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This recycled 'Road House' can't capture the B-movie spirit of the ... (NPR)

Meanwhile, Doug Liman, the director of the remake, has publicly blasted Amazon for bypassing theaters and giving the movie a streaming-only release. I can't ...

How to watch Prime Video's 'Road House' starring Jake Gyllenhaal (About Amazon)

Jake Gyllenhaal stars in Prime Video's new film, Road House, as Dalton, an ex-UFC fighter trying to escape his dark past and his penchant for violence.

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Jake Gyllenhaal's <i>Road House</i> Remake Crackles With ... (TIME)

Road House, a loose but lively reimagining of the 1989 rough-and-tumble crowdpleaser, with an unruly energy. It'd be perfect in a theater.

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Road House filming locations: The Dominican Republic spots where ... (The Independent)

Where was Road House filmed? The Dominican Republic spots where the Amazon movie was shot. Jake Gyllenhaal's action-packed reboot rolled out the cameras from ...

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