Prime Videowas always confident in their new version ofRoad House, believing that a new iteration of the 1989 classic directed byRowdy Herringtonwould keep audiences on the edge of their seats. It appears that the gamble worked for the streaming platform, with Prime Video announcing through theirsocial media accountsthat the movie was viewed by 50 million people during the first two weekends it was available on their catalog. An action hero wasn’t going to let anyone stand in his way, andDoug Liman’s latest project has officially turned out to be a successful endeavor for everyone involved.
Road Housefollows Dalton (Jake Gyllenhaal), a former mixed martial arts fighter who scams competitors on the independent circuit for a living. After initially turning down the opportunity to work as a bouncer for the titular establishment, Dalton changes his mind and begins an unpredictable journey at The Road House. Even with Knox (Conor McGregor) sent to hunt him down, Dalton doesn’t know when to quit, eventually dealing with any threat criminal organizations throw at him. The unlikely hero also developed a romance with Ellie (Daniela Melchior), who kept the fact that she was the mayor’s daughter as a secret.
Doug Liman brought his own version ofRoad Houseto life, but the filmmaker is no stranger to expanding his abilities when it comes to directing complex action sequences. Liman previously worked onEdge of Tomorrow, the time-traveling drama starringTom Cruiseas a hero who has to live the same day over and over again. Recently, Liman worked with some of the industry’s biggest stars inChaos Walking, the dystopian tale starringTom HollandandDaisy Ridleyas two young people trying to survive in a world where Viola Eade is the only woman on the planet.
What’s Next for Jake Gyllenhaal?
Jake Gyllenhaal proved once again that he can be a trustworthy action hero inRoad House, where he took Dalton through a seemingly endless series of violent fights. But the actor is currently working on a new project, which is set to be very different from what audiences saw in the successful Prime Video film. Gyllenhaal is set to star inGuy Ritchie’s next movie, alongsideHenry CavillandEiza González. While details regarding his role or the plot of the movie are tightly kept under wraps, Gyllenhaal is ready to follow his performance inRoad Housewith something as engaging as what he has delivered over the course of his career.
Road Houseis now available for streaming on Prime Video.
Road House
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