low expectations surpassed(not by much)

Rating: 6/10 (18 February 2007)

I was not a huge Ghost Rider fan as a kid. I believe the only true exposure i had to the character was in a series (going from memory here) where he teamed up with Vengeance. As a comic movie Ghost Rider for me ranked along the lines of other lesser known heros including Hellboy, Blade, and Punisher. A very solid popcorn flick complete with cheesetastic dialogue and fleeting moments of true talent. The problem for me about the movie didn't stem from any of the performances. The weakest link in the chain was Wes Bently as Blackheart. I'm unsure if this was due to his delivery or the material he was given. It's very easy for a comic book villain to come off as campy in movies if not given the proper treatment. The special effects were great but for me the battles with the villains weren't as spectacular as i expected. I don't want to post any spoilers but it hardly seemed anyone was much of a challenge for the rider.