An Extremely Entertaining escape into delirious Blockbuster Heaven!

Rating: Null/10 (20 March 2007)

I saw Ghost one week ago, and I was very impressed! Nicholas Cage brought pathos and pity to the character of Johnny Blaze, an Evil Knivel-esquire stunt rider who sells his should to Mephistopheles, AKA Satan, in return for saving his father's deadly cancer. Every night, Johnny transforms into Ghost Rider, the demonic servant of the Devil, with a flaming skull for a head, rides a supernatural Chopper bike, and uses a motorcycle chain as a whip/lasso. His job: to hunt down the devil's son, Blackheart, who has gone rogue and has enlisted the aid of three vicious demons to help him find an ancient document hidden by the original Ghost Rider, which will unleash Hell on Earth.
Okay, here's the facts. This movie is a typical Blockbuster with effects, some action, and lots of demonic imagery. It does star Nicholas Cage. It it a comic book film that differs greatly from the books.
Now that we understand that, let me tells you the things about this film that make it a fine pic for watching. The acting is fine, with momentary lapses, but so what? The characters are fairly likable, and I especially like Johnny's good friend, who's name I cannot remember, who is the most sensible person in the film. And if there's one thing every movie needs, It's a great villain(s). And we get that with the super-evil Satan and Blackheart, well-played and extremely menacing. And Ghost Rider himself is VERY cool!!! In the end, Ghost Rider wins! I loved it, and you should too!