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Road House 2024

Directed by Doug Liman, this modern reimagining of the 1989 cult classic relocates the action from Missouri to the sunny but seedy Florida Keys. The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Elwood Dalton, a former UFC middleweight fighter haunted by a violent past who is hired to clean up a rowdy bar known as "The Road House." As he dispenses cool-headed justice to local thugs, he uncovers a deeper criminal conspiracy led by a corrupt real estate developer, Ben Brandt (Billy Magnussen). The conflict escalates into brutal chaos with the arrival of Knox, a psychotic mercenary played by real-life MMA icon Conor McGregor in his acting debut. The cast also features Daniela Melchior as Dalton's love interest, Ellie, and Jessica Williams as the bar's owner, Frankie. The film received generally positive-to-mixed reviews, holding a "Fresh" rating of roughly 68% on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics largely praised Gyllenhaal’s charismatic, physically imposing performance and the film's bone-crunching fight choreography. Conor McGregor’s over-the-top, unhinged performance was a frequent point of discussion—some found it hilariously entertaining, while others found it distracting. While many reviewers noted that the script lacked the emotional depth of the original, it was widely accepted as a fun, high-octane B-movie throwback that successfully modernized the premise. Road House bypassed a wide theatrical release, much to the initial frustration of director Doug Liman, and premiered exclusively on Amazon Prime Video on March 21, 2024. Consequently, it does not have traditional box office numbers, but it was a massive commercial success for the platform. Amazon reported that it attracted over 50 million viewers worldwide within its first two weekends, making it their most-watched film debut ever at the time. It is currently available to stream globally for all Prime subscribers. Read More

• 2024
• 2 h : 1 min
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