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Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
2011 96 min United Arab Emirates, United States of America PG-13 12+
★4.2
Action, Fantasy, Thriller
Director: Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor
💬 Based on the comic
«Ghost Rider»
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Description
When the devil resurfaces with aims to take over the world in human form, Johnny Blaze reluctantly comes out of hiding to transform into the flame-spewing supernatural hero Ghost Rider -- and rescue a 10-year-old boy from an unsavory end.
Budget:
$57M
US Gross:
$51.77M
Worldwide:
$132.56M
Starring
Nicolas Cage
Actor
Ciarán Hinds
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Idris Elba
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Awards
Razzie Awards 2013
— Worst Sequel, Remake or Ripoff
Razzie Awards 2013
— Worst Actor
Key opinion
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance is widely regarded as a significant decline from its predecessor, frequently criticized for its nonsensical plot and lackluster writing. While some viewers enjoy the high-octane visual style and Cage's frantic performance, most find the film to be a messy, superficial, and ultimately disappointing comic book adaptation.
| Acting | Nicolas Cage delivers a polarizing performance, viewed by some as an engagingly manic anchor and by others as a tired, sparkless repetition of his recent B-movie work. | |
| Screenplay | The film suffers from a fragmented, cliché-ridden screenplay that fails to establish coherent character motivations or logical world-building. | |
| Cinematography | Viewers are sharply divided on the visual presentation, with some praising the kinetic, aggressive camerawork and others finding the aesthetic cheap, over-stylized, or incoherent. | |
| Production | The CGI is frequently cited as a major disappointment, with critics noting the effects feel cheaper and less impactful than those featured in the original film. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is a point of contention; supporters appreciate the relentless, high-speed momentum, while detractors find the frantic editing prevents any real narrative engagement. |