Bangkok Post – A flat remake

Despite initial disappointment and a lukewarm box office reception, the 1989 classic Road House has become a cult favourite over the years. Fast forward to 2024, and director Doug Liman hopes to recreate the same blend of absurd action and charismatic heroism with a revamped version of Road House featuring Jake Gyllenhaal in the lead role (originally portrayed by the late Patrick Swayze). While Liman’s adaptation retains the over-the-top spirit, it struggles to capture the same magic that made the original a cult classic.

Liman, known for his work on adrenaline-fuelled blockbusters like The Bourne Identity (2002) and Edge Of Tomorrow (2014) brings a seasoned hand to the action sequences. The film pulses with energy during intense bare-knuckle fights, expertly choreographed to showcase Gyllenhaal’s physical prowess and the gritty realism of bar combat. Liman’s mastery…