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Ghost Rider - Extended Cut [DVD] [2007]
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Editorial Review: Amazon.co.uk Review: Once intended as a feature for Johnny Depp, the long-germinating feature film adaptation of Marvel Comics' cult title Ghost Rider stars Nicolas Cage as motorcyclist Johnny Blaze, who transforms into a skull-faced angel of vengeance to battle the forces of evil. Though perhaps a bit too mature for the role, Cage brings a degree of humour to the outrageous proceedings; he's well matched by the Easy Rider himself Peter Fonda, amusingly cast as Mephistopheles, the demon with whom Blaze strikes a bargain to save his father, and in turn, causes his transformation into Ghost Rider. Wes Bentley is also fine as Blackheart, the rebellious offspring of Mephistopheles, and Blazes' chief opponent in the film. They're joined by a solid supporting cast which includes Donal Logue, Eva Mendes, and Sam Elliott, but their participation and a relentless barrage of CGI effects can't hide the fact that the story itself, though largely faithful to its comic origins, is rife with clichéd characterizations and glum B-movie dialogue. Fans of the venerable title may cry foul over this adaptation (as they did over helmer Mark Steven Johnson's previous comic-to-movie feature, Daredevil), but less stringent viewers may enjoy the fiery visuals and Cage's typically quirky performance. --Paul Gaita Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Ghostly WineGood transformation (no pun intended) of the 70s Marvel character to the screen with some great stunt-bike/chopper scenes and cgi effects. Nice cameo from Peter Fonda, the original on-screen biker, as Old Nick himself. Rating:  - Another comic hero filmBought for my daughter who absolutely loves it. A predictable but enjoyable 'hero' romp, with some good one-liners - look out for the truck-crash scene. Rating:  - Guilty pleasureApproach this movie with an open mind and I hope you will be as hugely entertained as I certainly was, and continue to be, every time I view it. It's just so gosh darn heck good fun! So sue me. Rating:  - Don't do it!!!It amazes me that a talented actor such as Nicholas Cage can go from making very good films to something as absolutely awful as this. By giving it 2 stars I feel I was actually very generous, definitely don't buy it, I wouldn't even rent it - wait until it comes on late night tv, that way you won't feel guilty when you fall asleep part way through. Rating:  - Poor, Poor, Poor.Ghost Rider was 'THE' American comic I always bought (and wished I'd kept them). This is nothing like the comics apart from he 'changes' to the Ghost rider and back. What I remember is the fight to remain Human, hating becoming the demon and the demon, Zarathos, hating becoming Johnny Blaze. Zarathos having his own personality, two separate beings locked in one body always looking for control. Hope they don't do another one, shame. I would like to see them make 'Luke Cage & Iron Fist', if done ... Read More Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display
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