I enjoyed this film, but doesn't come close to recapturing the "magic", or whatever you call what the original had that has made it a classic.
Specifics:
Jake Gyllenhaal is very good, especially considering the dialog he's given, which is generally pretty bland when not copying the original.
Connor McGregor is suitably intimidating, which is partially due to the fact that you know he's an accomplished MMA fighter. He does have that over the top swagger. Not much when talking, but...
Beyond that, only a couple of the bad guys are up to the task, with the main guy and one humorous dude that's worth a laugh or two excepted.
In general the supporting cast is mediocre and forgettable. I only saw this last night, and I have a hard time conjuring up a face beyond Jake and Connor.
As to the babes... I don't know what's up with casting these days, and no disrespect to the actresses, but why are they using 5's and 6's when Hollywood is full of 8's and 9's. Call me shallow, but come on... It's Road House!!
In short this is a decent action flick that has its moments but is held back by typical modern Hollywood nonsense.
Specifics:
Jake Gyllenhaal is very good, especially considering the dialog he's given, which is generally pretty bland when not copying the original.
Connor McGregor is suitably intimidating, which is partially due to the fact that you know he's an accomplished MMA fighter. He does have that over the top swagger. Not much when talking, but...
Beyond that, only a couple of the bad guys are up to the task, with the main guy and one humorous dude that's worth a laugh or two excepted.
In general the supporting cast is mediocre and forgettable. I only saw this last night, and I have a hard time conjuring up a face beyond Jake and Connor.
As to the babes... I don't know what's up with casting these days, and no disrespect to the actresses, but why are they using 5's and 6's when Hollywood is full of 8's and 9's. Call me shallow, but come on... It's Road House!!
In short this is a decent action flick that has its moments but is held back by typical modern Hollywood nonsense.