Road House

Road House
1990 - MGM/UA
Directed By Rowdy Herrington



SYNOPSIS

Bar Bouncer/philosopher Dalton (Patrick Swayze) is hired to supervise the security at a particularly rough road house. He fires several members of the staff who also work for Brad Wesley (Ben Gazzara,) who essentially runs the town. Wesley wages war against Dalton.



MY THOUGHTS

Guilty pleasures are things you like that you know are terrible. Road House is the perfect fit for that expression.
It's silly, cheesier than the cheese aisle at the grocery store, and the dialogue is beyond cringe-worthy. The result is a film a lot funnier than it set out to be.

Still, It's an ultimate guy's movie. The fights are fun, numerous, and action-packed... plus there's ample female nudity to keep you interested.

Swayze and Sam Elliot's characters are too cool to be believable, but are far less corny than the minor supporting roles.
Ben Gazzara (as the villain) is far better in most everything else he's been in, like 'Killing Of A Chinese Bookie,' but he plays the role a little over the top so he's more silly than completely ridiculous.

If you're in the mood for a serious film about serious topics, look elsewhere. But if you're in the mood for something fun, silly, and action-packed; grab a beer at the Road House.