Road House (2024) User Reviews

Road House 2024

[johnnyhbtvs27 · 5/10 · 22 March 2024]

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).

Starts well...then Mcgregor shows up

[nrshorter · 5/10 · 21 March 2024]

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.

I wanted to hate this.....

[westbayou · 7/10 · 30 March 2024]

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.

its... DECENT!

[JackMehoff_ · 7/10 · 5 April 2024]

What is all the online hate about this film? I've constantly been seeing all over the internet about how bad this film is but.... It's decent?!

The CGI was a bit choppy in 3 scenes I noticed: The first fight scene with post malone, the scene where dalton was hit by the truck and it fell off the bridge into the water, & lastly the yacht explosion scene in the middle of the ocean

Conors acting was exaggerated, sure, but it fit his character SO well. It was like he was coked out of his mind the whole film, it really gave his character that "CRAZY" aura. For his first film, he did a decent job.

The storyline was a bit corny though, for a film being 2 hours long, you could have made it a bit more interesting rather than the usual "drug bad guys want to take over" kind of movie.

But apart from that, I enjoyed it. I feel like a lot of the online hate is just coming from Conor McGregor haters, I mean some of the hate reviews I read were so blown out of proportion...

SOLID 7/10.

Fun self-aware popcorn action flick

[darapjohnson · 6/10 · 27 March 2024]

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.

Solid action flick not to be taken seriously

[invisiblephrend · 7/10 · 6 April 2024]

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.

So ridiculous in the best ways

[masonsaul · 7/10 · 22 March 2024]

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.

Flat

[SaidNDone · 4/10 · 22 March 2024]

"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.

I liked it for what it was

[NateWatchesCoolMovies · 7/10 · 2 April 2024]

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.

Forced Casting

[NicoleM1 · 4/10 · 22 March 2024]

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.

Not bad at all

[olisilumea · 7/10 · 14 April 2024]

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.

lazy NOT Swayze

[MartynGryphon · 4/10 · 22 March 2024]

If there's anything good to say about the 2024 remake of Road House, is that it will get people reaching for the classic 1989 movie to cleanse the palette and the more people who watch the original the better, as it is simply a brilliant film.

Sadly, I can't say the same about this steaming pile of double deuce I have just witnessed. Is it even a remake? The similarities between the two are sparse. The main character is a bouncer named Dalton and he's hired by a bar owner to 'bounce'..... that's it, the only thing that would even make you think this was a remake.

Missouri is replaced with Florida, mullets are replaced with bullet heads and actors are replaced with Conor McGregor and Billy Magnussen.

With the occasional exception, (and I mean VERY occasional), remakes always fail. A lot of the time it's because they are being judged, at times unfairly, against the original. Others are simply bad movies trying to cash in on an illustrious name. 2024's Road House definitely falls in the latter category.

In 1989, the Double Duece was a bar that Dalton was hired to clean up because of the trouble makers that frequented it, the fact that the entire town was being run by a crime kingpin running a protection racket. Is just an extra problem he encounters and has to deal with.

In 2024, Dalton is hired BECAUSE of the crime kingpin, who wants to demolish the bar to realise his his real estate ambitions and Dalton isn't told about this until he runs foul of the goon squad sent to intimidate the bar and its patrons.

At least in the Double Duece there was usually reasons fights broke out. In the Florida Road House, people seem to pick fights because the guy next to him was turning oxygen into carbon dioxide too loudly.

To be fair to Jake Gyllenhaal, he does turn in a good performance given what he has to work with and he is the best thing in the entire movie. However, one thing is unforgivable, the CGI/AI action, it looks fake, cheap and takes you out of that reality instantly.

The character of Dalton has also been changed. Patrick Swayze's Dalton was good man, firmly in control of his emotions and attitude to life, spirituality and clinical in his profession. Gyllenhaal's Dalton is not even a bouncer to start with, he's an ex UFC fighter hustling the illegal fight circuit for PIN money who falls into 'bouncing' by chance and while occasionally getting involved in the action, he seems to be collecting $5000 a week for sitting down at the bar watching all the other 'bouncers' do the grunt work for him under his 'guidance'. He is also mentally disturbed and sometimes can't keep a lid on it. He is also suicidal...for about 2 minutes at the start, never to be mentioned again.

To show how unhinged this new Dalton is, he plants a bomb on a boat that is moored to a yacht that his girlfriend is held hostage on, and then detonates it remotely when they're still on board. You see, explosions are funny things, they're unpredictable and Dalton would have had no way of knowing whether that yacht would sink in 10 minutes or 10 seconds, a hell of a risk to take with an innocent life.

Now let's talk about two people I briefly mentioned earlier, Conor McGregor and Billy Magnussen. Jeez they are bad? McGregor is so over the top that any realism that this person could actually exist in real life is gone in a second. You've heard of over egging the pudding? Well here we have no pudding at all, just lots of egg.

Magnussen is as equally bland as he is bad. Again, this may not be his fault and the blame can certainly be placed on the script, as in one scene, he is seen getting a shave on the stern of his yacht in choppy seas, and the barber is using a cutthroat razor of all things and this absolute idiot seems shocked that he's getting hacked to bits by the barber with every stroke. I mean what did he think was going to happen?

2024's Road House is an OK action flick that suffers more for trying to pass itself off as a remake of a bonefide classic.....a bonefide classic I am now going to go and watch as it's always been a rewatchable favourite. However, I'm not going to be watching this version again anytime soon....if ever.

Enjoy!

Nice and watchable.

[egebasaran-05663 · 7/10 · 26 April 2024]

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.

Enjoyable but nothing on original

[sean_mosson-159-649970 · 7/10 · 29 April 2024]

Enjoyable fun movie. But massively over the top action when it really didnt need to be. Clearly connor mcgregor wrote in his contract he wasnt allowed to die because the terminator wouldnt have survived that many kill scenes.

The original movie, bit by bit, the bar gets cleaned up and the feel good factor slowly kicks in, this was massively missing from this remake.

Jake is solid as an actor as always. But mcgregor looked sluggish and stupid.

So much potential to modernise a classic but let down and disappointing. Story line to much over the place and rushed. Which is mad considering it was a remake.

Entertaining and Watchable

[hardikb-43768 · 7/10 · 18 April 2024]

It's a decent action movie.

Acting : JG is great Conor can't act, he overdid simple scenes with CRAZYness. It felt like he was asked to play himself in the movie. Other supporting actors did okayish.

CGI : It was bad and felt incomplete.

Story : Added some drug and mafia element because the plot was way too simple for a movie and it was also decent enough. If you're looking for a deep and thought provoking storyline, then this might not for you.

All in all very enjoyable movie which is getting unnecessary hate from audience. Even if you have not seen the original movie, this movie stands out on its own.

Pretty enjoyable

[Tropicc · 7/10 · 30 March 2024]

Pretty enjoyable film with two (in my opinion) bad things. The first is the CGI used as can be seen at the bridge when Dalton is nearly run over and for example in the big bar fight. The camera just doesn't move naturally or in normal speed. Second is Conor McGregor. He seems like a bad videogame boss-character in the way he moves and the lines he uses. And why does he talk so stupid? Or is that how he talks in real life as well. First half of the movie was very fun and good story. Second half is a bit over the top and forced in my opinion.

Jake surely did a great job on his physique, almost as big as in Southpaw.

Started bad and got worse

[S-John-hall · 3/10 · 22 March 2024]

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.

A fun, action throwback that didn't and shouldn't be taken too seriously!

[wksrbkqd · 7/10 · 2 April 2024]

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.

Poor story made worse by mcgregor

[eddie578 · 2/10 · 21 March 2024]

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.

Surprisingly entertaining!

[banjopayton · 8/10 · 23 April 2024]

I went into this with low expectations and wasn't sure how it would relate to the original 'Roadhouse' movie. I found the storyline reasonable and the setting of the Florida Keys was suited to a new take on this iconic movie.

The fight scenes were enjoyable and essentially made the movie. This is an underrated movie as it can be enjoyed for just some mindless action entertainment.

Jake Gyllenhaal Impressed with his obvious preparation for this role as Dalton and provided an awesome physical presence.

Conor McGregor's character was entertaining and he certainly brought the expectation of brutal fight scenes with basic one liners, nonetheless it provides a giggle amidst the tension.

Don't skip past this movie if you do enjoy action, you won't be disappointed!

Homage City

[chcarr-44-976134 · 7/10 · 11 April 2024]

Usually movies are spiked with little homages to people, places or things that inspired the movie makers to go forward with the project. The way John Wayne stands at the end of the Searchers was an homage to his idol, Harry Carey Sr. The remake of Road House is a cinematic love letter to the original if you consider the all of the little nods to the original sprinkled throughout the 2024 film. If the 2024 iteration of Road House were no more than a re-shoot of the 1989 script it would rightly deserve double the number of Razzies the original received which most likely propelled it to its cult-classic status. To prove their love for the original the makers of Road House '24 have sprinkled their own little homages to Road House '89 throughout 1 hour, 54 minute run time. Charlie's bookstore is located next to the Double Duece grocery store not the Double Duece Bar in the original. Let's hope the "clean ups on isle three" are not caused by little old ladies fighting over cute tomatoes. Another homage to the original Dalton is the "Be Nice" signage instructions inside the 2024 bar. Then there is Charlie's reference to the hero that Dalton 2024 needs to be: a guy named Wade who just happens to be the name of Sam Elliott's 1989 character. Homages abound, but then there is the one I had to think about. It really helped that I am, well, old. In the original Road House Dalton is an anti-violence bouncer who has advanced degrees in philosophy, east and west. But 2024's Road House doesn't make that anti-violent gesture to his predecessor by making Dalton Dr. Nice. Dalton 2024's non-violent side is expressed, weirdly, in his first name and middle initial: Elwood P. There are not that many Elwood Ps in movie history. In fact, there is only the one. Famously, the only Elwood P. In movie history is the pooka loving character played by Jimmy Stewart in the stage production and its movie version "Harvey". (FYI: A pooka in this situation is an invisible 6 foot rabbit who likes to knock back a drink or two from time to time.) Elwood P. Dowd in Harvey is non-violent and "nice" to the point that his sisters think he's crazy and want to confine him to a nut house not a road house. (Harvey the afore mentioned pooka would love to hang at the road house.) Elwood P. Dalton and Elwood P. Dowd both have an infectious smile and pleasant presentation that invite people into their person. People like Elwood P. Dalton upon their first meeting. So rather than conjer a Far East non-violent homage to Dalton '89, Dalton '24's homage is organic to his being. It's built into his being on a cellular level not learned from a book. Elwood P. Is non-violent because that's who he is, not what he studied. The homage to Elwood P. Is organic to someone, something far more gentle than the Dalton of 1989. Dalton '24's tumble into PTSD and self-torture is all the more tragic because it is tearing away at the very structure of who he is, not something he has learned. The betrayal of Dalton 89's Far Eastern philosophy is not a tragic loss of innocent faith and love for humanity. It's a betrayal of book learning. Elwood P. Dalton is lost in a world of martial arts and murder. His out-of-place smile can't survive the violent punches and kicks of the Road House. The homage to the movie Harvey is far deeper and wholly unexpected. The left field homage to Elwood P. Dowd in the person of Dalton 2024 is more respectful of the artist Jimmy Stewart than any of the other winks to the works behind the original Road House.

What's the point?

[chenp-54708 · 2/10 · 22 March 2024]

Was remaking Roadhouse necessary? Because this one was pretty dreadful. Sure, the original Roadhouse wasn't a perfect movie but its non-serious tone, charm between the cast, and the intentional over-the-top action worked well to create a charming 80s flick. However, this remake fails to understand what makes the original pretty good as this remake provides an uneven script, terrible dialogue, weak performances, and a tone that takes itself way too seriously.

Doug Liman's direction is bland and uninteresting and some of the dialogue really feels like something written by ChatGBT. I love Jake Gyllenhaal but unfortunately, despite Gyllenhaal having a solid performance, he wasn't able to save the movie from falling down. Including some casting choices that are really off-putting.

The non-serious and over-the-top charm has disappeared and it makes this remake boring and bland to observe. In the end, this remake stinks.

DO NOT WATCH THIS FILM; IT IS TERRIBLE

[emperorsclothes · 25 March 2024]

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.

Ignore the bad reviews

[jake_xbox · 7/10 · 27 March 2024]

Don't expect a gripping story line with lots of twists and turns to keep you hooked. The great thing about this movie was the back to basics "movies are for entertainment". It was fun.

Sure the story line was a little flat, but this is a typical tough guy taking on the bad guys. Full of action, well coordinated fight scenes and some great cast members - Jake Gyllenhaal never fails to make a good character. Conor McGregor was also brilliant!

Personally I loved it - a bit silly, a little cringey at times but overall an enjoyable watch, with good humour and something you could watch again, cause it doesn't matter that you know what happens. You knew anyway!

Don't think of it like the original with Swayze - they've only really used the name "Road House" to add to the marketing of the movie and draw attention. It's a different movie and simply for fun!

Not every film has to make headlines. Sometimes they just need to be entertaining.

Just sit back with some popcorn and enjoy this one. I certainly did!

Remake of a classix

[MattHankinson · 7/10 · 26 April 2024]

Not entirely a fan of remakes. But Jake Gyllenhaal and CONOR MCGREGOR are in this so I HAD to give it a go.

I watched the remake first, and enjoyed it.

I can't decide whether I like the first or this more because it's a different era. This is obviously more OTT. It's a bit more woke. It's a bit more far fetched, which was hard to do!

Not Jake Gyllenhaal's best movie but definitely worth a watch.

Conor mcgregor. Now then. I love Conor. This role suits him perfectly. He's just enjoying himself in this! His character is a bit of a reckless idiot but so is Conor, but that's why me and people love him so much.

Wasn't so in love with the setting as much as the original but decent job overall.