Road House
Summary
Whether they ’re poignant statements possess a deeper substance about the film or just clever quips , theRoad Houseremake produced some truly memorable quotation . Directed by Doug Liman and write by Anthony Bagarozzi and Chuck Mondry , 2024’sRoad Houseis a remake of the 1989 Patrick Swayze movie about a bouncer name Dalton hired to tame a wayside streak in a small townsfolk . Although the master copy never took itself too seriously , there was a level of earnestness among the type .
In contrast , theRoad Houseremake really tip into the premise ’s comedic potential , make a noticeable transmutation in tonus that ’s a lot more self - cognizant and intentionallyfunny . There may be more deliberately humourous moments , but the remake still explores many of the same deeper themes as the original . Some of the best quotes to make out out ofRoad Houseare ostensibly innocent bit of dialogue that touch on something beneath the surface . So , while thefight scenes inRoad House2024may be the main result , the quotable negotiation also nominate theRoad Houseremake deserving the watch .
Road House(2024 ) is available to pelt on Amazon Prime Video .
The 2024 Road House remaking take some existing characters from the original , as well as introducing completely new players to the primary story .
10"No One Ever Wins A Fight"
Dalton to Ellie
After Dalton ( Jake Gyllenhaal ) ’s first encounter with Brandt ’s goon team , Ellie ( Daniela Melchior ) tends to his re - opened knife wound at the hospital . She asks him if he ever come through any of the fights he engages in , to which he tells her " no one ever wins a fight . “This is one of the only lines of negotiation from the originalRoad House(except it was " nobody " alternatively of " no one " ) , so it already hold an inherent meaning by connect both looping of the character .
Despite thedifferences between Swayze and Gyllenhaal ’s Daltons inRoad House , they share the same philosophyabout violence . The claim that"no one ever win a battle " underscores one of the main messages of theRoad Housestory : that fight should be approached as a temporary yet necessary evil to do damage control and prevent further scathe .
Gyllenhaal ’s Dalton ascertain this lesson the hard way after his own thirst for violenceturned deadly .
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This line even involve on a big significance in the remake : while Swayze ’s Dalton in the first place adopted these principle through his philosophical study and experience as a professional " cool , " Gyllenhaal ’s Dalton learned this lesson the unvoiced way after his own hungriness for violenceturned pernicious when he killed his antagonist during a UFC mate . He knows now that there ’s no winning in that world .
9"There’s No Doorbell. Probably ‘Cause It’s A Boat”
Laura To Dalton
After spending his first night on his boss Frankie ( Jessica Williams ) ’s houseboat , Dalton is arouse from his traumatic " boat dream " by Laura ( B.K. Cannon ) , one of the bartender at the Road House , calling his name repeatedly . Laura explains that " there ’s no doorbell " before wryly noting that it ’s " probably ‘cause it ’s a sauceboat . " It ’s a tickling " pointing - out - the - obvious " scuttlebutt that isa shining representative of the sarcastic humor in theRoad Houseremake .
Despite Laura ’s limited screen time , this is still one of the funniest quotation inRoad House .
This doorbell line also merit acknowledgment because it come from one of the most underrated characters in her standout scene . Despite Laura ’s limited screen time , this is still one of the funniest quotes inRoad Housebecause of Cannon ’s timing and delivery . This line alone provesLaura had comedic potential that was unfortunately wastedwhen she got sideline for most of the film , just like herRoad House1989 counterpart , Carrie Ann .
Road House is a remake of the original 1989 film, which followed protagonist Dalton, a Ph.D. educated bouncer at the roughest bar in the south known as the Double Deuce. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Dalton, with two major changes including Dalton being a retired UFC fighter and the bar locale being in the Florida Keys.
8"Sh*t Happens. Only Here, It Always Happens On A Beautiful Day."
Charlie To Dalton
When Charlie ( Hannah Lanier ) reveals to Dalton that her female parent passed aside the year before , he separate her he ’s disconsolate to hear that . She responds , " sh*t happens . Only here , it always take place on a beautiful day,“referring to the fabricated Florida town of Glass Key , where theRoad Houseremake is typeset . This quote could be interpreted as a positive outlook on suffering , like no matter how bad things get in Glass Key , at least the sun will always smooth .
painful affair do happen in Glass Key just like anywhere else in the world , no matter how scenic the view .
On the other bridge player , it could be read as the opponent , that tragedy is still tragedy even in a beautiful billet . Terrible thing do happen in Glass Key just like anywhere else in the domain , no matter how scenic the scene . In this vein , Charlie ’s quote rings truthful for everything that goes down in theRoad Houseremake . All the excessive fierceness and topsy-turvydom inRoad Houseis hap against a beautiful tropical backcloth , creating a juxtaposition between the sunny newlocation of theRoad Houseremakeand the sheer levels of end .
7"None Of This Is Covered In My ‘Fred The Tree’ Book”
After their initial merging at the infirmary , Ellie warn him about the way things solve in Glass Key and how " loyalties [ and ] family ties run late . " or else of heeding her warning , Dalton sardonically responds , " none of this is covered in my ' Fred the Tree ' Holy Writ , " which Charlie gave him that excuse thetrue write up of the Florida Keys ' " Fred the Tree . " Although Glass Key is fictional , Fred the Tree is a substantial phenomenon in Marathon , Florida that sprouted out of the old Seven Mile Bridge on the Overseas Highway .
There ’s a lot more run low on beneath the surface of picturesque Glass Key that no holidaymaker literature will cover .
Of course , Dalton is kidding , as he does not gestate to learn about any of what Ellie is telling him in a book about Glass Key ’s local attractiveness . This is not just a cunning recall or defective flier trick in the grand scheme ofRoad House , though , as it points to how this seemingly quaint and idyllic town is definitely not what it seems . Although Dalton has learn plenty about"the Keys ' famous six - toed cats " and the bead production of conches from his book , there ’s a lot more going on beneath the aerofoil of picturesque Glass Key that no holidaymaker literature will hide .
6"Crocs Hide Their Food"
Dockmaster to Dalton, Ellie to Dalton
Before spend his first night on the houseboat , Dalton is warned by Frankie and the dockmaster about the crocodile that eat on the latter ’s pomeranian the class before . These warnings later make up off when Dalton witnesses one of Ben Brandt ’s ( Billy Magnussen ) henchmen , Dell ( JD Pardo ) , get eaten by a crocodile . The next morning , while the police are searching the expanse , the dockmaster tells Dalton thatthey wo n’t find Dell ’s body because " crocs obliterate their food . “Ellie tells Dalton the precise same thing in another shot , prompt Dalton to ask if " they teach that in kindergarten around here . "
Not only is this common knowledge recount with bureau , it ’s also a deliciously deep phrasal idiom that contract Dell to simply a sea beast ’s dinner party .
The repetition of this quotation mark suggests that this is a well - known factoid commonly uttered by locals , re - enforce the small - townsfolk nature of Glass Key . Not only is this common knowledge recited with confidence , it ’s also a deliciously cryptic phrase that reduces Dell to merely a ocean creature ’s dinner party , which would be more upsetting had he not been so insufferable when he was awake . Still , regardless of who the victim was inRoad House ’s absurd dying - by - crocodile , the simple pairing of these four words complot up upset imagerythat tramp an even dark shadowover Glass Key .
The Road House remaking has just as much severely - hitting natural process as the 1989 original , and it also has a few bizarre death switch into the mix .
5"It’s A Long Way To Go To Still Look Like Dogsh*t”
Frankie To Brandt
While Brandt exits the bar after his first onscreen visit , Frankie follows him out the door , hurtle insults about his pastel pinkish wooing that makes him attend like " a shtty pimp on Easter . " Brandt name - drop the fancy designer and informs her that he " went to Italy to get it f**king fitted , " to whichFrankie tells him that Italy is " a long means to go to still look like a dogsht . "
As one of the funniest characters inRoad House , Frankie has no shortage of hilarious dialogue , but this one run into different for a few reason . Frankie delivers this business line without skipping a beat , prove not only that Jessica Williams has incredible comedic timing , but also that her strong - willed character is n’t afraid of Brandt .
Telling Brandt that his exuberant attempt to show off his wealth through his garb do n’t pay off at all undermines his snobbish favorable position complex
This joint also follow from a situation of puredisgust and hate for Brandt and his father , who are trying to take over the Road House to build holiday resort on the land . Frankie sleep together going after something as superficial as Brandt ’s wardrobe will hit him where it injure , because he would apparently place time value on his appearance . Telling Brandt that his excessive efforts to show off his wealth through his attire do n’t pay off at all undermines his snobby superiority complexwhich is deeply satisfying to witness as a viewer .
4"It’s Been A While Since I’ve Been Clubbing"
Knox To Brandt’s Henchmen
Right before Frankie begin dragging his outfit , Brandt feed Knox ( Conor McGregor ) the green lightness to rupture up the Road House saloon , telling him to " make it hurt as much as possible " and " glow the office down . “Knox ralliesBrandt ’s other partner in crime to prepare for his marvelous yet unwelcome entrance at the Road House . Golf club in hand , hedevilishly declare , " it ’s been a while since I ’ve been club . "
This ridiculous wordplay and McGregor ’s cartoonish , diabolical delivery show how much joy Knox demand in wreaking havoc and terrorize innocent people .
Of of course , " clubbing " here has a two-fold substance , with the phrasing suggesting the act of pass away to nightclubs while the context refers to the actual golf club Knox will use to smash the bar to pieces . This absurd pun and McGregor ’s cartoonish , diabolical delivery show how much joy Knox takes in wreaking havoc and terrorizing innocent people . Although Knox has some truly standout bloodline throughoutRoad House , this line perfectly encapsulates McGregor ’s grapheme ’s misrepresented natureand amazingly diverting good sense of humor .
MMA fighter Conor McGregor made his acting debut as Knox inRoad House .
3"I’m Afraid Of What Happens When Somebody Pushes Me Too Far”
Dalton To Vince
Just as he ’s getting ready to leave township for near , Dalton sees that Charlie and her pop ’s bookstore has been burnt to a crisp , which force him to stay put and get retaliation . Dalton shows up at Brandt ’s household where he runs into one of his partner in crime , Vince , and lets him get laid he got their " message . " Dalton proceeds to punch Vince square in the pharynx , an Easter testis toDalton ’s throat - rip scene in the originalRoad House , before admitting that he is afraid of what happens when somebody like Vince push him too far because he love " what happen next . "
In this inverted comma , Dalton is voicing his bad fear : that he ’s really a ogre with no ego - control and might be reverting to his honest-to-goodness way .
More than any other stock of dialogue in theRoad Houseremake , this inverted comma speaks to the privileged conflict at the marrow of Dalton ’s character . He was pushed too far once before , which had fatal consequence . Dalton ’s outlook on fighting changed after he found out what he was really open of and as he continues to be haunted by these memory , he assay his hardest not to permit anyone get to him or evoke him . In this inverted comma , Dalton is voicing his worst fear : that he ’s really a monster with no self - control and might be revert to his old ways .
2"Who Taught You Shapes?"
Dalton to Knox
As shortly as Dalton makes his path onto Knox ’s dory duringRoad House ’s big brawlat ocean , Knox read , " Lookie here . Our own little octagon . " sacrifice the shape of the boat , Dalton looks at Knox in disbelief and require , " What ? Who taught you shapes ? " Dalton manifestly knows that Knox is referring to the UFC octagon , which is the shape of the mob in which matches take place , but theever - witty booster just had to get a spry quip in .
The genuine business Dalton briefly show for Knox ’s geometrical knowledge relieve oneself this the cardinal rivals ' best exchange .
This is one of many humourous back - and - forths between Dalton and Knox that instance the tongue - in - cheek smell of theRoad Houseremake . They also further demonstrate the delight Knox takes in being an enforcer as well as Dalton ’s deep unserious personality . Even when he ’s facing a direct threat , Dalton ’s quickfire mother wit of humor ca n’t help but shine through . They’re all entertaining moments , but the question " who learn you shapes ? " isfunny enough even without linguistic context . The echt business organisation Dalton briefly shows for Knox ’s geometric knowledge makes this the central rival ' in effect exchange .
1"So, Maybe You’re Not The Hero. I Got News For You: You Ain’t The Villain Either."
Charlie to Dalton
At theend ofRoad House2024 , Dalton prepares to leave Glass Key after defeating Brandt and ( ostensibly ) Knox ( although theRoad House2024 ’s post - reference scenereveals Knox is still alive ) . Charlie tries to persuade him to rest in townspeople by once again comparing his journey to a Western and pointing outthat " sometimes the hero stays and … makes his own little homestead ? " Dalton tells her , " I do n’t think I ’m the fighter in this particular story , " to which she counters , " So , maybe you ’re not the hero . I got news for you : you ai n’t the villain either . "
Although Dalton was in spades the hero Glass Key needed to tolerate up to Brandt and end his reign of scourge , it come at a great cost for him .
As the last line of talks in the whole pic , this quote perfectly summarise up Dalton ’s character arc inRoad House . Although Dalton was definitely the hero Glass Key needed to stand up to Brandt and end his sovereignty of little terror , it came at a great cost for him . Just like he feared , Brandt and his tough pushed him too far and he snapped . In his eye , he became the moth-eaten - full-blood brute he ’d been essay so hard to evolve from . Glass Key may be better off ( for now ) , but Dalton does n’t seem himself as a hero .
Without really mean to , Charlie ’s meaningful quote at the close of Road House reassure Dalton that he ’s not a risky somebody at center and that his dark past does n’t inherently define him .
However , like Charlie says , that does n’t make him the villain , either . Dalton proved he ’s not like Brandt , Knox , or any of the other bad guy . His kindness and generosity , as show up by the ( albeit stolen ) trunk of hard currency he leaves behind for Charlie ’s begetter , Stephen ( Kevin Carroll ) , specify him asunder from the real evildoers . Without really meaning to , Charlie ’s meaningful citation at the end ofRoad Housereassures Dalton that he ’s not a high-risk person at center and that his dark yesteryear does n’t inherently define him .
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Cast
Road House is a remaking of the original 1989 pic , which followed protagonist Dalton , a PhD educate chucker-out at the roughest bar in the south known as the Double Deuce . Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Dalton , with two major changes including Dalton being a retired UFC fighter and the bar locale being in the Florida Keys .
