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Jake Gyllenhaal Shines in 'Road House' Remake: A Modern Twist on a Cult Classic

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Discover how Jake Gyllenhaal's take on the classic 'Road House' is winning hearts and breaking boundaries! #JakeGyllenhaal #RoadHouseRemake #MovieReview

Jake Gyllenhaal has taken on the iconic role in the remake of 'Road House,' and fans are pleasantly surprised by the fresh twist Doug Liman has brought to this beloved action film. The 1989 classic starring Patrick Swayze has been reimagined with Jake Gyllenhaal happily punching his way through the Florida Keys, adding a new level of excitement and intrigue to the storyline.

The new 'Road House' delves into the differences between Gyllenhaal's portrayal of the character and the original cult classic, showcasing a modern take on a timeless favorite. With fun ideas and a captivating narrative, the remake keeps viewers on the edge of their seats, wondering what surprises are in store.

As Jake Gyllenhaal's character, Dalton, cleans up the scene in Glass Key, Florida, audiences are drawn into the movie magic that transforms the location into a thrilling backdrop for the action-packed scenes. Gyllenhaal's performance, alongside Jessica Williams as bar owner Frankie, adds depth and charisma to the film, making it a must-watch for action movie enthusiasts.

Despite the flashy and over-the-top elements of the new 'Road House,' some critics argue that the remake falls short in delivering a cohesive and well-rounded storyline. While the movie aims for a dark, modern Western vibe, it struggles to maintain the bar for good action storytelling, leaving audiences wanting more.

In conclusion, Jake Gyllenhaal's take on 'Road House' brings a fresh perspective to the classic tale, combining campy elements with a modern twist. The remake may not clear the bar for all viewers, but it certainly adds a new dimension to the story that keeps fans engaged and intrigued, eagerly awaiting Gyllenhaal's next move in this action-packed adventure.

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

The remake moves the action to the Florida Keys, where former UFC fighter Dalton (Jake Gyllenhaal) is recruited by bar owner Frankie (Jessica Williams) to help ...

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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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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 film review — Jake Gyllenhaal slums it in slugfest remake (Financial Times)

Doug Liman's new take on the 1989 Patrick Swayze vehicle is a flashier but less honest affair.

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

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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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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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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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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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'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' is Dumb Fun, but Doug Liman is Still Angry at Amazon ... (Jordan Ruimy)

Doug Liman won't let it go. He's angry at Amazon for dumping “Road House” on streaming. In a new interview, Liman says “Road House” was made for theaters ...

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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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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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'Road House' Review: This Remake Amps Up the Action (The New York Times)

Jake Gyllenhaal stars a pro fighter turned bouncer at a juke joint in the Florida Keys, taking on Patrick Swayze's role in the original.

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