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Ghost Rider

Ghost Rider · Ghost Rider Collection

2007 114 min PG-13
Critic6.0
Action Fantasy Superhero Thriller
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Overview

Stunt motorcyclist Johnny Blaze makes a deal with the devil Mephistopheles to save his father, and years later is transformed into the Ghost Rider — a flaming-skulled bounty hunter of the damned — tasked with stopping Mephistopheles's rebellious son Blackheart from claiming a contract of a thousand corrupt souls.
Story 5.5
Acting 6.0
Direction 5.8
Cinematography 7.0
Music 6.5
Pacing 5.5
Originality 6.0
Emotional Impact 5.8
Overall 6.0

Editorial Review

By Cinema Desk

6.0 /10

Visual style

The flaming-skull effect and the Hell Cycle remain the film's biggest draw and still look striking.

Performances

Nicolas Cage plays Johnny Blaze with an eccentric energy that fans either love or find over the top.

Pros

  • Distinctive visual effects
  • Committed Cage performance
  • Fun comic-book tone

Cons

  • Uneven script
  • Pacing issues in the middle act
Verdict A flawed but enjoyable comic-book ride that leans hard on Cage's committed, offbeat charm and striking visuals.

AI Review

Nicolas Cage stars in this 2007 Marvel adaptation as a cursed stunt rider who becomes the devil's flaming-skulled bounty hunter.

A flawed but enjoyable comic-book ride that leans hard on Cage's committed, offbeat charm and striking visuals.

Best enjoyed as a stylish, popcorn superhero movie for genre fans.

Awards

Teen Choice Awards

Choice Movie: Action Adventure · Nominated

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Development

Long-gestating adaptation of the Marvel character, revived in the mid-2000s.

Principal photography

Filmed largely in and around Melbourne, Australia.

Post-production

Extensive CGI used for the flaming-skull transformation and the Hell Cycle.

Teen Choice Awards

Choice Movie: Action Adventure Nominated

Production

Development

Long-gestating adaptation of the Marvel character, revived in the mid-2000s.

Principal photography

Filmed largely in and around Melbourne, Australia.

Post-production

Extensive CGI used for the flaming-skull transformation and the Hell Cycle.

Streaming

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Cast

Nicolas Cage Johnny Blaze / Ghost Rider
Eva Mendes Roxanne Simpson
Wes Bentley Blackheart
Sam Elliott Carter Slade / The Caretaker
Donal Logue Mack
Peter Fonda Mephistopheles
Matt Long Young Johnny Blaze
Brett Cullen Barton Blaze
Raquel Alessi Young Roxanne

Characters

Johnny Blaze / Ghost Rider Nicolas Cage
Roxanne Simpson Eva Mendes
Blackheart Wes Bentley
Carter Slade / The Caretaker Sam Elliott
Mack Donal Logue
Mephistopheles Peter Fonda
Young Johnny Blaze Matt Long
Barton Blaze Brett Cullen
Young Roxanne Raquel Alessi

Crew

Mark Steven Johnson Director
Mark Steven Johnson Writer
Christopher Young Composer
Russell Boyd Cinematographer
Avi Arad Producer
Michael De Luca Producer
Gary Foster Producer
Steven Paul Producer

Videos

Official Trailer

Soundtrack

  1. Ghost Rider (Main Theme) — Christopher Young
  2. Ghost Riders in the Sky — Spiderbait

Trivia

  • Nicolas Cage is a lifelong comic-book collector and took his stage surname from Marvel's Luke Cage.
  • Cage has a real Ghost Rider tattoo, which was covered with make-up during filming.
  • The project spent years in development with several actors attached before Cage was cast.

Quotes

"He who rides for vengeance never dies."

"You can't live in fear."

Goofs

  • The Ghost Rider's flaming skull casts inconsistent lighting on nearby surfaces in some night shots.

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Ghost Rider (Marvel, non-MCU)

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Franchise

Ghost Rider

First of two live-action Ghost Rider films with Nicolas Cage.

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Recommendations & Alternatives

For higher ratings, consider Spider-Man: Brand New Day (8.6/10). A similarly themed alternative is Belle's Magical World.

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