Ghost Rider

I was honestly counting down the minutes until it was over. I was lucky enough to catch it at home instead.
I can't even remember the last time I sat through something this bad.

A terrible movie centered on an even worse hero. Unlike Superman, this guy is invincible and untouchable from the very second he transforms into that hideous CGI monstrosity!
Every single fight and victory serves as nothing more than a repetitive demonstration of our hero's unstoppable power. The most laughable part? His opponents are these ancient demons lurking in the shadows, while he’s just some amateur who happened to stumble into his powers yesterday.
At least Spider-Man fights guys who are beginners just like him; they both make mistakes.
In X-Men, Magneto is seasoned and experienced—you can actually feel that weight in the film.
Here, every single character behaves like a total moron, as if they all walked straight out of the ACME Supervillain Land factory!!!

nimblemarlin6 said:Evil Dead isn't trash.

Then what is?

Honestly, such a mediocre movie, but Eva Mendes was absolutely stunning! 😬

Ugh, fine, I guess I’ll end up watching it after all... Cage😍

So, I caught the premiere 😬

The film isn't exactly breaking any ground, but honestly, since it’s based on a comic book, it doesn't really suck

redowl90 said:Then what is?

As if I didn't know that.
A low-budget horror flick
(Low-budget horror)

Jamie Ruiz5 said:As if I didn't know that.

A low-budget horror flick
(Low-budget horror)
A low-budget horror flick
(Low-budget horror)
That’s true, but we aren't really talking about genres here... "Trash film" isn't a genre itself...

Since we’re talking about a movie based on a comic book, I definitely wasn't going in expecting some absolute cinematic masterpiece.
I went into it with pretty low expectations, honestly. 🙂
And, I guess, I wasn't actually that disappointed—it was a decent enough little distraction.

The film isn't exactly a masterpiece, and let me tell you why (and no, it’s not because of Cage):
The plot is just... a little idiotic, isn't it? I mean, seriously—you sell your soul to the devil just to go cruising around on a motorcycle? It feels a bit thin.
Meh.

And honestly, you guys are just being pedantic... I mean, look, if they wanted it to match the comic book perfectly, they shouldn't have made a movie. That's the whole point. They’re distinct mediums, each with its own DNA, much like how a graphic novel stands on its own. So, please, stop grouping movies adapted from comics in the same category as adaptations of novels or original screenplays. They aren't even playing the same game!

I mean, isn't this exactly what I was saying a long time ago?

Honestly, when you're dealing with movies like this, even leaving comments feels kind of pointless. It’s just pure commercial fluff—and yeah, I know, I can already hear everyone yelling, "What isn't commercial nowadays?" 🙄. But look, with the latest Batman, for instance, you can actually feel a director's specific vision—that clear ambition to push the envelope and elevate the whole thing to a higher level. Even with Ang Lee's Hulk, there was this obvious attempt to step away from the usual comic book formula. This? This feels totally routine, like a product made just to be used once and then tossed aside. You can see it right in the casting—Nicolas Cage is a complete miss here, even if he’s a huge box office draw. It’s basically a "safe bet" move, which is exactly why he was picked for this, and honestly, the thought of him being involved in the new Superman... it actually makes me nauseous 🤮.

Samuel Ortiz3 said:Honestly, when you're dealing with movies like this, even leaving comments feels kind of pointless. It’s just pure commercial fluff—and yeah, I know, I can already hear everyone yelling, "What isn't commercial nowadays?" 🙄. But look, with the latest Batman, for instance, you can actually feel a director's specific vision—that clear ambition to push the envelope and elevate the whole thing to a higher level. Even with Ang Lee's Hulk, there was this obvious attempt to step away from the usual comic book formula. This? This feels totally routine, like a product made just to be used once and then tossed aside. You can see it right in the casting—Nicolas Cage is a complete miss here, even if he’s a huge box office draw. It’s basically a "safe bet" move, which is exactly why he was picked for this, and honestly, the thought of him being involved in the new Superman... it actually makes me nauseous 🤮.

Maybe as Lex Luthor, sure... but certainly not as Superman!

Look, he wasn't exactly right for the role of Superman... that pairing was a total wash. It’s not like he can't act, though. Just look at his work in Con Air or Lord of War!

Harold Ruiz15 said:Look, he wasn't exactly right for the role of Superman... that pairing was a total wash. It’s not like he can't act, though. Just look at his work in Con Air or Lord of War!

I agree. Cage is truly excellent when he sticks to dramas.

hiddenpilot69 said:The film isn't exactly a masterpiece, and let me tell you why (and no, it’s not because of Cage):
The plot is just... a little idiotic, isn't it? I mean, seriously—you sell your soul to the devil just to go cruising around on a motorcycle? It feels a bit thin.
Meh.

If this were following some standard Hollywood script, it would obviously be total garbage.
But look, it’s a comic book adaptation made for the big screen.
To be honest, I’ve never actually read Ghost Rider, but after seeing the film, I actually felt like picking up the comics to skim through them.
On the flip side—I wouldn't sit through the movie again. And God forbid they ever make sequels.
One time was plenty. 🙂

The film actually had the potential to be a total banger, but man, it just completely trips over its own feet at the finish line. It’s still somewhat cool though ( the coolest part is definitely Ghost Rider’s descent down that skyscraper ). Johnny Blaze is a vibe. I wasn't really feeling the Ghost Rider look at first, but after a bit, I got used to it—it’s fine. 😬 Roxanne is great. Johnny Blaze & Roxanne have good chemistry. Blackheart is cool too. Nicolas Cage, Wes Bentley, and Eva Mendes are all alright. Matt Long ( Young Johnny Blaze ) is especially decent. Donal Logue is okay as well.

It’s that ENDING that just nukes everything 👎 The script is all over the place—sometimes it's garbage, sometimes it's passable, but by the end it's just straight-up 👎 A whole lot of it is just nonsense. Honestly, the ending ruins whatever momentum the movie managed to build up along the way.

What we really needed was an epic final showdown between Ghost Rider and Blackheart. What we actually got was basically nothing 👎 ( they looked like kids playing in a sandbox🤣 ...literally. It's actually kind of concerning ).

There's a romance running through most of the film, and honestly, it’s pretty solid. I actually liked it. The stuff that makes this movie work is the scenes between Johnny Blaze and Roxanne. (And a little bit of the Ghost Rider action). For the first half, and even heading toward the end, it actually holds up. But then the finale hits and everything just goes down the drain 👎

The movie does have some humor sprinkled in (especially during those bits with Johnny Blaze and Roxanne).

As a whole, the directing feels pretty crappy—Mark Steven Johnson clearly doesn't quite have the touch, but somehow the movie stays somewhat cool despite that.

I'd say this one is actually more interesting than Spider-Man ( 1 & 2 ).

Samuel Ortiz3 said:Honestly, when you're dealing with movies like this, even leaving comments feels kind of pointless. It’s just pure commercial fluff—and yeah, I know, I can already hear everyone yelling, "What isn't commercial nowadays?" 🙄. But look, with the latest Batman, for instance, you can actually feel a director's specific vision—that clear ambition to push the envelope and elevate the whole thing to a higher level. Even with Ang Lee's Hulk, there was this obvious attempt to step away from the usual comic book formula. This? This feels totally routine, like a product made just to be used once and then tossed aside. You can see it right in the casting—Nicolas Cage is a complete miss here, even if he’s a huge box office draw. It’s basically a "safe bet" move, which is exactly why he was picked for this, and honestly, the thought of him being involved in the new Superman... it actually makes me nauseous 🤮.

Nah, I don't buy that for a second.

Samuel Ortiz3 said:Honestly, when you're dealing with movies like this, even leaving comments feels kind of pointless. It’s just pure commercial fluff—and yeah, I know, I can already hear everyone yelling, "What isn't commercial nowadays?" 🙄. But look, with the latest Batman, for instance, you can actually feel a director's specific vision—that clear ambition to push the envelope and elevate the whole thing to a higher level. Even with Ang Lee's Hulk, there was this obvious attempt to step away from the usual comic book formula. This? This feels totally routine, like a product made just to be used once and then tossed aside. You can see it right in the casting—Nicolas Cage is a complete miss here, even if he’s a huge box office draw. It’s basically a "safe bet" move, which is exactly why he was picked for this, and honestly, the thought of him being involved in the new Superman... it actually makes me nauseous 🤮.

Well, this definitely isn't it.