Patrick Swayze Widow Road House Oscar Film Guilty Pleasure

Patrick Swayze's widow says the original 'Road House' was never meant for Oscars, just a guilty pleasure, despite the reboot controversy.

Lisa Niemi Swayze, the widow of Patrick Swayze, has spoken out in response to the controversy surrounding the reboot of the film "Road House." The original film, released in 1989, was never intended to be Oscar-worthy, according to Lisa. She describes it as simply a guilty pleasure, meant for pure entertainment rather than critical acclaim.

The director of the reboot, Doug Liman, has expressed frustration that the film will not receive a theatrical release, potentially costing lead actor Jake Gyllenhaal a shot at an Academy Award. He has criticized Amazon for choosing to release the film directly to its Prime Video streaming service, bypassing the traditional theatrical run.

Despite the debate over the benefits of a theatrical release versus a streaming release, Lisa remains neutral, stating that she is not qualified to give a hot take on the matter. Instead, she focuses on the original film's intended purpose of providing good old-fashioned fun, rather than aiming for critical recognition.

Lisa also notes that Patrick Swayze, her late husband, respected Jake Gyllenhaal as an actor and thought highly of his talent. She emphasizes that the original "Road House" was never meant to be an Oscar contender, and she does not criticize the new film or its director.

In the end, it is clear that the original "Road House" and its reboot are both intended to be enjoyable, entertaining films, regardless of any potential awards recognition. The debate over the film's release strategy continues, but Lisa's perspective offers a reminder of the original film's simple goal of providing audiences with a guilty pleasure.