Because it's just not that good. I judge movies on their own merit, not whether they're remakes or sequels. Gyllenhall as usual is very good and I liked some of the characters ( even the bad guy with the broken arm ) but most of the villains are cartoonishly doltish and Mcgregor has to be one of the biggest jokes as an actor. As others have said his ridiculous smile and buffoonish, swagger walk ( does he really walk that way ) makes him a complete laughingstock. The fights are well choreographed and the scenery is nice but some stilted dialogue that turns corny ( with Mcgregor's being on a whole other level ) and no place in the World ( no matter how bad ) has this many fights at the drop of a hat. Film started out well enough but soon turned into an unintentional 80's action joke. The film manages to barely squeak by with the boat chase and final fight. I did happen to rewatch the original just a few months ago and it's definitely superior in most ways. Just glad I didn't see this in the theatre. Watch it for Jake and the fights if nothing else. Mcgregor please don't ever act again.
Review of Road House
Road House
(2024)
Yes you can compare this negatively to the original
23 March 2024
Warning: Spoilers