Why 'Road House' is no longer Jake Gyllenhaal’s most impressive role in 2024
LOS ANGLES, CALIFORNIA: Jake Gyllenhaal is currently juggling multiple projects, including his roles in Prime Video's 'Road House' and Apple TV+'s 'Presumed Innocent,' portraying completely different characters.
While Gyllenhaal demonstrated his acting abilities as an ex-UFC fighter in the 1989 remake of the same name in 'Road House,' his role in 'Presumed Innocent' is opposed to the action flick where he plays the character of a famous prosecutor suspected of murder.
With his unwavering dedication to his craft, Gyllenhaal continues to impress with two consecutive strong performances. His portrayal in 'Presumed Innocent' notably showcases his acting prowess, potentially overshadowing his role in 'Road House.'
How Jake Gyllenhaal’s performance in 'Presumed Innocent' is better than 'Road House'
Jake Gyllenhaal's performance in the 2024 'Road House' remake received positive attention, despite mixed reviews of the film itself. Now, he's garnering acclaim for his acting prowess in 'Presumed Innocent.'
In 'Road House,' his character is portrayed as a charming and capable bouncer. The action-comedy film's tone leans towards a lack of subtlety, relying heavily on fight scenes and clever one-liners to entertain the audience.
On the other hand, 'Presumed Innocent' demands Gyllenhaal showcase a much broader range of emotions, emphasizing his dramatic acting skills and ability to embody a complex character.
Unlike his character Dalton in 'Road House,' which could be better described as more of a lighthearted performance because it doesn't carry the same weight as we have seen in the series.
Gyllenhaal's character Rusty Sabich in 'Presumed Innocent' allows him to explore various facets of his personality, showcasing vulnerability, determination, and potential for deception, which contrasts with the lighter tone of 'Road House.'
Fans are in awe of Jake Gyllenhaal’s acting chops in 'Presumed Innocent'
Fans also showered love for Gyllenhaal's exceptional acting chops in 'Presumed Innocent' under a Reddit thread, titled 'Jake Gyllenhaal Is Endlessly Watchable in Apple TV+’s Brilliant ‘Presumed Innocent’ Adaptation: TV Review'
A fan wrote, "He’s a really good actor when it comes to roles that are gritty." Another fan added, "Yeah he slowly creeping up my list of favourite actors. I don’t think anyone is beating my boy Sam Rockwell, though."
One fan said, "The best content lately. Just churning out great s**t to watch."
On a separate Reddit thread, a fan said, "They released only 2 episodes today. But, it is gooood. And yeah Jake G is the reason we're all gonna watch this and he doesn't disappoint. I just love this dude. The story isn't that complex, it's all about Jake G's acting prowess. New episode every Wednesday."
How to stream 'Presumed Innocent'?
You can watch the series by subscribing to Apple TV+'s streaming service, which will transport you into the captivating realm of courtroom drama.
For a monthly subscription fee of $9.99, users can access all of the original episodes and films available on Apple TV+.
'Presumed Innocent' trailer