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Swayze ‘Road House’ Purists Should Hate Gyllenhaal’s Version

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In virtually every respect, this “Road House” is a downgrade from the 1989 cult classic. Allow a superfan to explain why.

Nick Schager

Entertainment Critic

Published Mar. 25 2024 4:35AM EDT

A still from the film Road House on Amazon Prime Video including Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor — Amazon Prime Video

Nick Schager

Nick Schager

Entertainment Critic

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