Sadly, it neglects to have a character repeat the immortal words of the bad guy in the original threatening (?) 1989’s Road House is a cable mainstay and an eternally fun romp of old-school action/revenge, but its 2006 DTV sequel Road House 2: Last Call is neither of those things. He’ll be the perfect Jimmy to go toe-to-toe with Lewis Tan’s Dalton. One of the film's that Rousey took time off from the UFC to make, Mile 22, has now been put on hold as the filmmakers have begun to doubt her acting ability, according to the New Yorker. He was equally miscast in 2003’s The Hitcher II: I’ve Been Waiting, but at least there he was just one part of an abysmal whole. We even get a young-ish Keith David sighting! Entertainment Tonight/TV Guide Network. In this case, I’d say get an actor who is just a fantastic actor and not known for his martial arts prowess. Still, that was pretty much a cameo, so let’s take a look at something where he has a more central role. Directed by Nick Cassavetes. If Ronda Rousey did get the chance to star in the Roadhouse remake, it would’ve basically been a big Judo fest. … The Top Ten Dueling Monsters In Yu-Gi-Oh! My top choice would have to be Scott Adkins, another severely underrated action star. Ronda will instead be recast in the new Tyler Perry flick "White Madea" gmr7494, Mar 1, 2016 #106. Dalton rips a dude’s throat out, a monster truck drives through a car dealership, we’re treated to a trio of killer explosions, and Swayze’s fight moves feature an impressive combination of martial arts and dance. Director Scott Ziehl had a steady couple of decades as a filmmaker, but if you’ve seen any of them you’ve got me beat. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Rousey went silent for another eight months, and her return to the octagon kept getting delayed further and further, including rescheduling her return from last week's UFC 205, where Conor McGregor was the one to watch. As a big fan of martial arts movie, I can darn well guarantee you I know quite a few underrated stars that need to do more. Surprise! As far as casting the villains, now that’s a challenge. Can we all just take a minute and appreciate the sheer badassery of Sam Elliot’s Wade Garrett? That role alone might not convince you that he’s a legitimate martial artist, but he’s got plenty more under his belt. See photos of celebrities like Scarlett Johansson and Leonardo DiCaprio before they hit the big-time, and revisit their earliest onscreen roles. The film’s co-writers are slightly better off with Miles Chapman having written all three Escape Plan movies – yes, three, so expect that franchise to make the cut in this column down the road – and Richard Chizmar also being the publisher behind a fantastic small-press imprint called Cemetery Dance. It’s deceptively entertaining, though, as some solid action beats and a short running time combine to deliver minor thrills in a short amount of time. Ronda Rousey's Movies Have Been Cancelled For Surprising Reasons, Ruby Rose Talks Movie Theater Shutdowns as New Film 'The Doorman' Releases on VOD (Exclusive), 'The View' Co-Host Meghan McCain Reveals First Photo of New Baby, Amazon Prime Day 2020: 5 Essential Dallas Cowboys Items Currently on Sale, Joel McHale Holds All the Aces With Season 2 of ABC's 'Card Sharks' (Exclusive), Amazon Prime Day 2020: Best Devices to Watch 'Sons of Anarchy,' Including Roku and Fire Stick, 'The Masked Singer' Eliminates Baby Alien, and It’s a Former NFL QB, John Cena Reportedly Marries Girlfriend Shay Shariatzadeh in Surprise Ceremony. If her 12-0 record wasn't enough, earlier in the year she had supporting roles in both Entourage and Furious 7, and she was a favorite headed into the fight. Road House: Dalton Tanner is a cooler– a kick-ass lead bouncer – at a fancy club in New York City, but he leaves it behind when he’s offered the chance to help turn around a violent club in Missouri called the Double Deuce. Tan has the chance to make the Dalton role his own by bringing an even more overconfident and facetious version of the character. Ronda Rousey was good enough to become a champion and is a 6th dan black belt in Judo. The film’s co-writers are even less well-known, but R. Lance Hill (8 Million Ways to Die, 1986) and Hilary Henkin (Romeo Is Bleeding, 1993) have both penned some strong thrillers. film isn't cancelled, Ronda is just not the main star anymore bbandit925, Mar 1, 2016 #6. He wrote numerous articles for them, including guides, opinion pieces, top ten lists, reviews, and any kind of news related to video games. Having already announced her retirement from the UFC, constantly delaying her return to the world of fighting, and McGregor becoming the new face of Ultimate Fighting, it looks like her loss a year ago was merely the beginning of the end of her … ( Log Out /  The Jimmy character was Dalton’s greatest challenge, so he needs a very serious martial artist actor. Her lady mano a lady mano brawl with a blade-happy assassin in the third act is choreographed and executed with speed and impact, and Norton gets in on the action too – he’s added on a couple decades since fighting Jackie Chan in Mr. Nice Guy (1997), but the guy still shows an impressive ferocity. Beau’s far more of an interesting character, especially after she mentions having served in the Army as a way of explaining why she’s a martial arts scrapper, and it’s enough to make you wish she had been the lead protagonist. Road House is hugely entertaining despite not being a great movie in the traditional sense – come on, you know it’s true – and a lot of that has to do with the sweaty charisma of Swayze, Elliott, and friends. That’s far from a glowing recommendation, I know, but it’s still a surprise. That would’ve been cool to see, but unfortunately, the remake never happened. If you’re a fan of Judo, just take a look at the John Wick movies, because I don’t think I’ve ever seen Judo displayed so perfectly in movies before. GSP_37, Mar 1, 2016 #105. gmr7494 Red Belt. Another one of her film projects, a remake of Road House, has also been delayed until May of 2017 at the earliest so Nick Cassavetes can finish the script. David Martinez is a freelance writer with an associate of applied science degree from Tribeca Flashpoint College. Can we go higher than a throat being ripped out of the neck? On November 15, 2015, Rousey's stardom was set to burst into the stratosphere as she held the mantle of UFC's most badass star. Ronda Rousey was set to star in the lead role originally played by Patrick Swayze but was later fired. Shane never feels bigger than life, and the attempt at giving him an engaging past – similar to Dalton’s having killed someone in self-defense only to regret it – stumbles through some shadowy flashbacks that ultimately offer nothing of importance (while distracting with a terrible voice impression I think is meant to be Swayze). Seriously, is it even possible to top the manliness of Same Elliot? Maybe not, but I can think of several actors who can come pretty close. Joined: Apr 3, 2002 Messages: 7,964 Likes Received: 0 Location: Los Angeles.

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