"Jake Gyllenhaal Commands in Brashly Entertaining 'Road House' Remake: A Review"

The 2024 reimagining of "Road House" starts off with a fun B-movie throwback aesthetic but loses its charm as it takes itself too seriously, resulting in ridiculous twists, awkward line readings, and poor fight CGI. Jake Gyllenhaal delivers a compelling performance as the protagonist, Elwood Dalton, while Conor McGregor's portrayal of Knox adds a spark to the movie but also feels awkward and over the top. The film struggles to find a balance between realism and cartoonish insanity, ultimately failing to capture the tactile urgency it needed.