Not a fanboy.....

Rating: 8/10 (17 February 2007)

I haven't picked up a comic book in at least 40 years and frankly had never heard of Ghost Rider. But I was in the mood for something different so I went to the movie today. For those who complained about how long it took in the beginning to set things up, keep in mind that if you are not familiar with the character, which the majority of people who will see this movie will not be, this setup was critical.
Yes, the whole thing is pretty hokey but I definitely enjoyed the movie a lot. As usual, the fanboys will nitpick it to death, just like any movie that is made from a comic book or video game.
Some of the acting is a little suspect and some of the lines are cornball, but I thought that added to the comic book flavor of the film.
I thought the special effects were outstanding and especially (possible spoiler for some) when the Ghost Rider came charging up out of the river and went whizzing through the water spraying water and flames in equal amounts. That was fantastic.
This movie is not for everyone obviously but I suspect it will do very well overall and there will probably be more of them if it does.