Road House: Did you spot these nice touches from the original film in the Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor remake?

35 years ago in Road House, Patrick Swayze gave an unprecedented aura to the role of “Bonker” through the character of James Dalton, who is responsible for restoring order to the honorable bar of Missouri, with an approach that is as cool and effective. In 2024, Jake Gyllenhaal follows in his footsteps in front of Doug Liman’s camera in a new version of Road House, available on Prime Video.

Set in the Keys, Florida, this remake clearly follows the main lines of its model, namely its modern Western approach (clearly supported by the discourse of the 2024 version), a lonely and legendary hero who feeds himself on black coffee and. Wears the image of an invincible fighter (also a dark trauma), his very evil villain or his local tycoon who dominates the local landlords and violates the police.

Not forgetting some small, very specific scenes that will bring back fond memories for fans of the 1989 version that are often found on VHS (emergency room visit, breakfast, band(s) behind the fence, other fans learning to be effective through contact with a new mentor). ..).

But there is Road House 2024 Some notable differences, all the same. The Zen fighter is replaced by a UFC veteran, the late ’80s plunging necklines and skinny jeans give way to more modern cuts and floral shirts, and Keys’ decor lends a decidedly different vibe to the feature film. But above all there is one important change: the bar where our hero is busy. And more precisely his name.

In Road House 1989The facility was named Double Deuce, or “Double Deux”, the title of the film referred to the nature of this place, since Road houses Equivalent to our roadhouses in American culture (also a Quebec title A roadside bar). THE Road House 2024 Plays with this idea with the name road house The local Road House (!), as well as the boat that his new boss is on Jake Gyllenhaal “The Boat” is registered. But rest assured that Double Deuce is not far away…

Indeed, at the beginning of the feature film, the most attentive subscribers will see the name Double Deuce in front of the restaurant, next to the bookstore, where Dalton / Jake Gyllenhaal sympathizes with a young woman and her father. A very cool little easter egg that Dalton / Patrick Swayze wouldn’t miss.

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