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Ghost Rider
2007 114 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★5.1
Thriller, Action, Fantasy
Director: Mark Steven Johnson
💬 Based on the comic
«Ghost Rider»
Trailers
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Description
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'.
Budget:
$110M
US Gross:
$115.8M
Worldwide:
$228.74M
Starring
Nicolas Cage
Actor
Eva Mendes
Actor
Sam Elliott
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2008
— Worst Actor
Saturn Awards 2008
— Best Horror Film
Key opinion
Ghost Rider is widely viewed as a formulaic and narratively hollow comic book adaptation that relies heavily on its visual premise. While some find it a fun, mindless popcorn flick, most critics and viewers find the script weak and the performances inconsistent.
| Production | The film's visual centerpiece—a flaming skull and motorcycle—is consistently noted as the movie's most effective and memorable element. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for being predictable, illogical, and failing to provide a cohesive emotional arc for its characters. | |
| Acting | Nicolas Cage's performance is highly divisive; some find his commitment to the role uniquely engaging, while others dismiss it as manic and unconvincing. | |
| Acting | Eva Mendes' portrayal of the romantic interest is largely dismissed as a thin, poorly written role that relies more on appearance than performance. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the film's entertainment value split between those who enjoy it as a lighthearted 'brain-off' experience and those who find it forgettable and tedious. |