Ghost Rider'
UK Rated: 12A
Runtime: 109min 53secs
Tagline: Long ago he made a deal to save someone he loved.
Written & Directed by: Mark Steven Johnson

Plot Outline
Based on the Marvel character, this is the story of a young stunt cyclist Johnny Blaze who sells his soul to Mephistopheles and sadly parts from the pure-hearted Roxanne Simpson, the love of his life, in order to save his dying father.

Years later, Johnny (now Nicholas Cage)'s path crosses again with Roxanne (Eva Mendes) who is now a reporter. Mephistopheles also pops by to cash in on his asset, he offers to release Johnny's soul if Johnny becomes the fabled, fiery Ghost Rider and defeats the despicable Blackheart, Mephistopheles's nemesis and son, who plans to displace his father and create a new hell even more terrible than the old one.

Overall Impressions:
Being one of the comic book films that isn't taking itself too seriously is definitely where it scores highest. I'm not all that familiar with the comic book, but from what I saw here, it sounds like it is a simple story and what you have to go on is humour (& fire & skulls & motorbikes).

It certainly does a great job of bringing a comic book to life keeping the nature of the story intact & in this its aimed at quite a specific audience. The bad guys are bad, the good guys are good. Its not a thinker, nor is it a chick flick. It's a comic book flick. So sure there will be many who don't like this, but truly its not all that bad at all.

The way things progress is certainly good to begin with. It does seem to lose a bit of pace in the latter reels, even the plot seems to have some huge holes and the villains are fricking pathetic, but hey, who cares? You're not really meant to believe in this beyon the film - I mean its a guy who's skull & hands are on fire, with a motorbike, you can't expect reality out of it

Actually quite enjoyable, provided you suspend belief & reality. (6 out of 10)