The New Road House Remake: A Violent Action Movie with a Smiley Drifter and Looney Tunes-Inspired Action Scenes

Florida Keys, United States United States of America
Doug Liman directs the new Road House remake.
Jake Gyllenhaal plays an even more ripped version of the main character Dalton in this film, who has reinvented himself as a smiley drifter after killing an opponent in the ring and feeling guilty about it.
The action sequences are directed like live-action Looney Tunes.
The new Road House remake is a violent action movie.
The New Road House Remake: A Violent Action Movie with a Smiley Drifter and Looney Tunes-Inspired Action Scenes

The new Road House remake is a violent action movie that focuses on pandemonium rather than philosophy. Jake Gyllenhaal plays an even more ripped version of the main character Dalton in this film, who has reinvented himself as a smiley drifter after killing an opponent in the ring and feeling guilty about it. The new Road House remake is directed by Doug Liman, who approaches action sequences like a live-action Looney Tunes and flings the camera around to make them look more dynamic.


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Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • It's not clear if there are any philosophical themes present in the film.

Sources

64%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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‘Road House’ Review: This Remake Amps Up the Action

The Name Of The NZ Prefix. I PWA NZI.P.Was Dropped. Glenn Kenny Friday, 22 March 2024 18:38
  • Unique Points
    • Road House is a 1989 blockbuster film directed by Doug Liman.
    • The lead actor Patrick Swayze played a philosophizing roughneck in the original movie.
    • Doug Liman, known for his action set pieces such as The Bourne Identity and Edge of Tomorrow, directs this remake.
    • Jake Gyllenhaal plays Elwood Dalton, a pro fighter turned bouncer who protects a juke joint in the Florida Keys.
    • Conor McGregor stars as the villain in this movie.
  • Accuracy
    • The original movie is very 80s with over-the-top vibe while the new Road House remake is more scenic affair, heavily influenced by mixed martial arts and UFC.
    • Jake Gyllenhaal plays an even more ripped version of the main character Dalton in this film, who has reinvented himself as a smiley drifter after killing an opponent in the ring and feeling guilty about it.
  • Deception (30%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Road House was a pastiche of big-picture production value and disreputable B-picture thrills. However, this statement contradicts itself as it implies that the original film had both high production values and low quality content which does not align with reality.
    • The article states 'Hence, a remake of the film, some might argue, is destined to be a pastiche of a pastiche.' This is deceptive because it implies that the remake will have less value than the original. However, this statement contradicts itself as it implies that both films are not authentic and lack value which does not align with reality.
    • The article states 'Road House was something of a pastiche.' This is deceptive because it implies that the original film had both big-picture production value and disreputable B-picture thrills. However, this statement contradicts itself as it implies that the original film had both high production values and low quality content which does not align with reality.
  • Fallacies (75%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (85%)
    The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses the phrase 'the notion of authenticity ever more devalued' to imply that there is a higher value placed on authenticity in previous times which implies a negative view towards modern society.
    • . . . he gives us dry inquiries about whether his challengers have medical insurance before pummeling and delivering them to a hospital.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
      Glenn Kenny has a financial tie to the film industry as he is an author for The New York Times which covers entertainment news and reviews. He also has personal relationships with Jake Gyllenhaal who starred in Road House and Conor McGregor who was involved in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Additionally, Kenny references Patrick Swayze's film The Third Man.
      • Glenn Kenny is an author for The New York Times which covers entertainment news and reviews.
        • Jake Gyllenhaal starred in Road House and Conor McGregor was involved in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
          • “The Third Man” reference
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication

          54%

          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

          A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

          'Road House' revisited: How Jake Gyllenhaal remake compares to Patrick Swayze cult classic

          USA Today Thursday, 21 March 2024 00:00
          • Unique Points
            • The new Road House remake features Jake Gyllenhaal as a man named Dalton who is hired to clean up a rowdy bar where fights and violence erupt nightly.
            • There are similarities between the two-fisted tales but also some key differences such as the setting of the movie, which takes place on an island in Florida Keys instead of Missouri town like 1989 film.
            • Both Daltons enjoy coffee, have anger issues, try to move on from a deadly incident in their past and are good at patching themselves up. They also share signature Road House line: No one ever wins in a fight.
          • Accuracy
            • The original movie is very 80s with over-the-top vibe while the new Road House remake is more scenic affair, heavily influenced by mixed martial arts and UFC.
          • Deception (30%)
            The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it claims that there are no throat-ripping scenes in the new Road House movie when this is not entirely true. While there may be fewer instances of throat-ripping than in the original film, there are still some violent and bloody scenes throughout the movie.
            • The scene where Dalton fights a man named Knox on a boat involves several instances of violence and bloodshed.
          • Fallacies (75%)
            The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the original movie is very '80s in terms of its over-the-top vibe and cites Patrick Swayze's character as one of his most memorable roles, implying that he was a great actor. Additionally, the article contains examples of dichotomous depictions when it describes Jake Gyllenhaal's Dalton as being very different from Patrick Swayze's Dalton in terms of personality and actions. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating that there is a distinct lack of throat-ripping in the new Road House, which could be seen as an exaggeration or hyperbole.
            • The original movie is very '80s in terms of its over-the-top vibe
            • Jake Gyllenhaal's Dalton is very different from Patrick Swayze's Dalton in terms of personality and actions
            • There is a distinct lack of throat-ripping in the new Road House
          • Bias (85%)
            The article is biased towards the new Road House movie by comparing it to the original and highlighting its differences. The author also provides personal opinions about which Dalton they prefer.
            • ]Road House' revisited: How Jake Gyllenhaal remake compares to Patrick Swayze cult classic
              • The general premise carries over, and there are echoes between both movies. Both Daltons enjoy coffee, have anger issues, are trying to move on from a deadly incident in their past,
              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication

              70%

              The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
              (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

              A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

              ‘Road House’ Review: An Action Movie by Way of Looney Tunes

              Vulture Magazine Alison Willmore Thursday, 21 March 2024 19:28
              • Unique Points
                • The new Road House remake is a violent action movie that focuses on pandemonium rather than philosophy.
                • Jake Gyllenhaal plays an even more ripped version of the main character Dalton in this film, who has reinvented himself as a smiley drifter after killing an opponent in the ring and feeling guilty about it.
                • Doug Liman, who helmed this new Road House remake, approaches action sequences like a live-action Looney Tunes and flings the camera around in an effort to make them look more dynamic.
              • Accuracy
                No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
              • Deception (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Fallacies (75%)
                The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the new Road House is better than it has any right to be and then proceeds to list reasons why this is true. This statement implies that the author's opinion on the matter should be taken as fact, without providing evidence or reasoning for their claim.
                • The new Road House is better than it has any right to be
                • Rowdy Herrington's 80s standard may have been brute forced into the cult canon by repeated plays on cable TV
              • Bias (85%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication

              67%

              The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
              (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

              A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

              Why Does the “Road House” Remake Pull Its Punches?

              The New Yorker Magazine Justin Chang Thursday, 21 March 2024 16:36
              • Unique Points
                • The movie is a remake of the 1989 cult classic Road House.
                • Patrick Swayze played Dalton in the original movie, while Jake Gyllenhaal plays him in the remake.
                • In both movies, Dalton works as a bouncer at a small-town bar and uses his skills to de-escalate physical violence.
              • Accuracy
                No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
              • Deception (50%)
                The article is a review of the movie Road House remake. The author provides examples of deception in the form of misleading statements and exaggerations about Patrick Swayze's character Dalton.
                • > In reality, Dalton was not an oily cooler like he portrayed himself to be. He had a good heart and always tried to do what was right even if it meant going against the norm.
              • Fallacies (80%)
                The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Patrick Swayze's character in Road House was a cooler than his character in Donnie Darko. This is not true as the two characters are different and have distinct personalities. Additionally, the author makes an inflammatory statement when he says that Jim Cunningham from Donnie Darko would win against Dirty Dancer if they were to fight each other. The author also uses a false dilemma by stating that Dalton in Road House had three options: be nice or take it outside, but this is not true as there are many other options available. Finally, the article contains an example of a slippery slope fallacy when the author states that if Dalton continued to fight he would eventually become violent and kill someone.
                • The appeal to authority:
              • Bias (80%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication