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Road House

2024 2h 1m
Action Thriller Drama
MOVIEVIBE Rating
6.9/10
3,247 reviews
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Road House

Ex-UFC fighter Dalton takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems.

"Take it outside."

Top Billed Cast

Jake Gyllenhaal
Jake Gyllenhaal
Dalton
Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor
Knox
Billy Magnussen
Billy Magnussen
Ben Brandt
Travis Van Winkle
Travis Van Winkle
Dex
Darren Barnet
Darren Barnet
Sam
Daniela Melchior
Daniela Melchior
Ellie
Jessica Williams
Jessica Williams
Frankie
Joaquim de Almeida
Joaquim de Almeida
Sheriff

Detailed Critic & Audience Reviews

J JohnTheCoderwiko Verified TMDB Critic
2024-03-21

Very poor scenario and the story just does not add up, the ending also was not very convincing....

M Manuel São Bento Verified TMDB Critic
2024-03-22

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/road-house-review-a-generic-yet-superior-remake/

"Road House keeps the screenplay superficial and formulaic, but the narrative changes and more captivating new characters make the remake a more satisfying watch.

The cast led by a Jake Gyllenhaal in excellent form – in every sense of the word – possesses enviable chemistry, with the surprising highlight falling on Conor McGregor’s debut, infusing the movie with intense, truly crazy energy. The action sequences suffer slightly from some excess stylization but serve their basic purpose...

T TheSceneSnobs Verified TMDB Critic
2024-07-09

I love this movie. It is a brilliant dissection of "testosterone movies" in their most basic form. Typically, these films rely on a formulaic group dynamic to add depth to the stoic hero, as seen in the original. When the hero began to show emotion, another stoic figure was introduced to maintain the balance. In this reimagining, the tables have turned.

The surrounding cast of characters are formulaic stereotypes, including the dastardly villains. This approach cleverly mirrors the original's tactic but with a twist. For example, the antagonists follow the same pattern: once the main antago...

L Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots Verified TMDB Critic
2024-07-17

Director Doug Liman’s “Road House” is a wild ride of fightin’, spittin’, cussin’, and bone snappin’, a testosterone-fueled muscle movie that’s perfect for a weekend stream. Taking a more dramatic angle with a drug and crime story, this re-imagining of the 80s cult classic still delivers plenty of action and entertainment, even if it lacks in originality and substance.

Trouble is brewing at a Florida Keys roadhouse, and proprieter Frankie (Jessica Williams) is desperate for some old fashioned law and order. The local police won’t help, so Frankie seeks out ex-UFC fighter Da...