Yes!

Rating: 9/10 (17 February 2007)

I have been waiting for this film for over 13 years and MSJ delivered a darn good movie. Having kept up with up to date news and the evolution of the special effects, I was a little spoiled. But when the lights went out and the movie rolled, my eyes never once left the screen.
By now, everyone knows the story so I won't get into that. What I will mention is that Nic Cage acted spot on (though there were a few instances where it felt jilted, the same for Wes Bentley). The first transformation scene exceeded my expectations (and yes, I saw spoilers for that too) and the Rider's reaction to the cops on the bridge...I won't spoil that, but keep a lookout near that scene for a little chuckle.
Oh yes, people laughed during the movie, but none of it forced like some critics would have you believing (though I thought the chimp karate thing was a little awkward). I worried that it would be a little too jokey.
Music. Thank God Johnson didn't use all modern bands to date the movie. Listen to the Spiderbait's rendition of "Ghost Riders in the Sky". As for the score, pardon the pun, but it was haunting.
Have a few nitpicks, but am going to see it again today, and I rarely see movies on the screen for a second time.