Grand, empty gestures and loads of CGI effects can't cover up pure schlock. Even the character's iconically cool trademarks -- a flaming skull and a fiery chopper -- are reduced to Velveeta slices. No, damn you, sir.
Ghost Rider
Long ago he made a deal to save someone he loved.
2007 · 1h 54m · PG-13
Action, Fantasy, Thriller
Directed by
Mark Steven Johnson
Overview
In order to save his dying father, young stunt cyclist Johnny Blaze sells his soul to Mephistopheles and sadly parts from the pure-hearted Roxanne Simpson, the love of his life. Years later, Johnny's path crosses again with Roxanne, now a go-getting reporter, and also with Mephistopheles, who offers to release Johnny's soul if Johnny becomes the fabled, fiery 'Ghost Rider'.
Director and cast
- Mark Steven Johnson Director
- Nicolas Cage as Johnny Blaze/Ghost Rider
- Eva Mendes as Roxanne Simpson
- Wes Bentley as Blackheart
- Sam Elliott as Carter Slade / Phantom Rider
- Peter Fonda as Mephistopheles / Mephisto
- Matt Long as Young Johnny Blaze
- Brett Cullen Cast
- Raquel Alessi Cast
- Donal Logue Cast
- Tony Ghosthawk Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
Nic Cage seems comfortable in the role of the flaming-skulled biker, but the plot holes are too deep even for his Herbie-like arachnid motorcycle to negotiate.
Mainly the movie's about riding a bike at the speed of sound while your head is burning. They can do anything these days, which isn't quite the same as saying they should do anything these days.
Not as dreadful as the studio's decision to withhold press screenings until less than 24 hours before opening day would suggest, but not especially good either.
So much flatter than it was on the comic-book page.
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