Résumé
- The 2024 Road House remake is wowing critics with genuine praise, nearly double the Rotten Tomatoes score of the 1989 original.
- The remake stays true to the cheesiness and emotion of the original, favoring action-packed cheese over storytelling intelligence.
- A risky direct-to-streaming release on Prime Video could hamper the Road House remake’s potential to win over audiences.
The critical consensus on the 2024 Road House remake is that it’s a surprisingly great film, which is especially surprising after last year’s failed remake of another cult classic. The original Road House, released in 1989, stars Patrick Swayze as a bouncer at a newly renovated roadside bar who defends a small Missouri town against a crooked business mogul. The remake, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, revolves around a former UFC middleweight fighter who ends up taking a similar job as a cooler at a roadside bar in the Florida Keys and clashes with some troublemakers. local unrest.
When a remake of Road House was first announced, it seemed entirely unnecessary, as the original isn’t a particularly interesting story; its popularity relies entirely on Swayze’s star power, so remaking it seemed like a crazy task. However, now that the reviews are in, it looks like 2024’s Road House is actually a great movie, and might even surpass the 1989 original. Making a movie is a challenge, so it’s a miracle when ‘a movie turns out to be good, but the Road House remake’s positive reviews are especially miraculous, given the circumstances (and the fate of a similar remake).
Why Road House Remake reviews are so good (and how they compare to the 1989 film)
The 2024 Road House remake has an impressive 71% “fresh” score on Rotten Tomatoes, nearly double the 1989 original’s “rotten” score, a dismal 41%. Critics of the first Road House either liked the film in such a bad way, or disparaged the film in such a bad way, that it’s bad. It received a few points for Swayze’s typically charismatic performance and the unapologetic cheesiness of the action scenes, but most critics agreed that it was nothing special. The 2024 remake, on the other hand, received genuine praise from the majority of critics.
This new version of Road House has been praised for retaining the best qualities of the original film. It’s refreshing and sincere, leaning into his cheesiness and unabashed emotions without any self-consciousness. Critics have noted that the remake favors action-packed cheese over storytelling intelligence, but they have also pointed out that this is faithful to the original film. Doug Liman’s strong direction was praised for its Jonathan Demme-like approach to ridiculous material, and the performances of Gyllenhaal and his co-star, MMA legend and first-time actor Conor McGregor, were welcomed positively for their commitment.
The Road House remake will be released on Prime Video on March 21.
Road House’s Rotten Tomatoes score is a welcome change after the 2023 remake of the cult classic film
When a cult classic like Road House is remade, it’s normal for critics and audiences to hate it. Usually, critics have written half their review before even seeing the film, because it has become so predictable that remakes are bitter disappointments that pale in comparison to the original. In many ways, it’s even harder to remake a cult classic than a regular classic. Classic classics are just timeless gems with well-told stories, and it’s obvious why they work, but cult classics with a certain so-bad-it’s-good charm are harder to pin down.
Last year’s White Men Can’t Jump remake is a perfect example of this. The 1992 original succeeded because of the unique on-screen chemistry of Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson, and because it brought intelligent storytelling and sharp characterization to the familiar sports comedy genre. The 2023 remake was designed to soften the edges of the original for a safe, formal sports film. Based on reviews, it seems that the Road House remake is everything that the White Men Can’t Jump remake wasn’t: it’s true to the spirit of the original and it’s a new take from a well-known story.
Road House 2024 still shares 1 major obstacle with White Men Can’t Jump remake
Even though Road House has won the battle for positive reviews, the war is not over yet. It still has to win over the public, which will be difficult because it is streamed directly on Prime Video. Road House has had some behind-the-scenes controversies, with Liman strongly opposing Amazon’s decision to skip a theatrical release and Gyllenhaal saying a direct-to-streaming release was always the plan. Regardless, the Road House remake will not be released in theaters and will go directly to Prime Video for viewing at home.
This means that the Road House remake could still meet the same fate as the White Men Can’t Jump remake. 2023’s White Men Can’t Jump was buried in Hulu’s streaming library, and as a result, it didn’t make a splash in the cultural conversation. Unfortunately, the same thing could happen with 2024’s Road House. Some reviews of Road House have pointed out that it could have been a decent-sized hit if released theatrically, but it’s too late for that now.
2024-03-16 06:11:02
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