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Prime? How is this not getting a theatrical release?

posted 5 months ago by ace2 (552)
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i think the system is still broken post COVID. This makes no sense unless the team that made the trailer is very good at being misleading.

[–] sonans (1305) 5 months ago

You didn't watch the trailer? It's terrible and cheap: CGI explosion. Is this a TV show or movie?

[–] strntz (11245) 5 months ago

How is this not getting a theatrical release?

It's a remake of a piece of crap movie that achieved cult status because of intangibles. The odds of any remake also reaching cult status are long, and even cult movies generally were losers in the theater.

If I owned a movie theater, they would have to pay me to put this crap in my building.

[–] MCguy (949) 4 months ago

Here's the answer and it doesn't bode well for the film.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/news/road-house-skipped-theaters-in-exchange-for-a-bigger-budget-report/ar-BB1ii740?ocid=msedgntp&pc=DCTS&cvid=c4b265aa5c094faca6e62e4e6a1840ae&ei=40

[–] TandyMan (10654) 4 months ago

"The best of both worlds would be getting more upfront money and then turning in such an undeniable blockbuster that a theatrical run would be undeniable - regardless of the original deal. Wouldn't that be neat."

I firmly believe this was the plan and dream of the filmmakers. Hollywood history is full of stories like this.

[–] MCguy (949) 4 months ago

"Hollywood history is full of stories like this." yes, taking more money up front and producing a weak product.

[–] johnmiller (3592) 4 months ago

Variety's take on how and why "Road House" ended up on streaming:

https://variety.com/2024/film/news/road-house-remake-drama-verbal-abuse-distribution-plans-jake-gyllenhaal-1235909744/

[–] moviechatterer (14130) 3 months ago

is this on Prime yet then?