Fletcher Missed That Movie Too: Roadhouse

 So far my review of classic 80's films has been dominated by movies featuring Keifer Sutherland. All of those movies have been awesome.  The second most watched actor is now Patrick Swayze.  Since I didn't hate "Red Dawn," I thought perhaps 1989's "Roadhouse" would be an easy view.  Sam Elliot and his mustache are in the movie as well.

The movie follows the life of James Dalton, a "cooler" at the Double Deuce in Missouri.  He cleans up a club, gets involved with a Doctor lady, and has to deal with Brad Wesley.  Not only is Wesley the former boyfriend of Doctor Lady, but he makes things difficult for Dalton and the Double Deuce.  Plus, he is a rich douche who bullies everyone in the city to get rich.  Enter the mustache!  Wade Garrett, played by Sam Elliot, is Dalton's mentor and promises to stick around and defend the Double Deuce.  

The bad is this movie is a dated mess. The story line is generic; unlikely tough guy cleans up the town and gets a girl.  Plus, mom would be very disappointed in the language. Plus, I could have gone without seeing Sam Elliot's little stash when he showed his "scar."

In its defense... it features Jeff Healy.  I knew he was on the soundtrack but was stunned to see that sightless genius had speaking parts.  Plus, I'm guessing many of you who have seen the movie don't know that it also features legendary pro wrestler Terry Funk!  Who reminds me of FNX cleaning guy Pat D. in this movie.  Plus, Sam Elliot was keeping the C word alive in 1989.

It's swearing, fighting, guns, and cars... not really my thing.  I'll give "Roadhouse" at "D-."