Why Wasn't This Screened to the Critics?

Rating: 6/10 (28 February 2007)

Johnny Blaze, a stunt motorcyclist, made a deal with the Devil to give up his soul to save his father. His father died in an accident and now Johnny has no soul. He and the Devil meets again and the Devil will give him his soul back if Johnny gives the Devil the contract, which contains 300 souls, but the Devil's son, Blackheart, also tries to get it.
I didn't see this film in the theater but if I did tell you where I've seen it, well, that won't be the case, is it? I want to ask myself why wasn't this film screened to the critics. At least Elektra, a little better film, had the courage to do so.
This film is different then what is shown in TV spots and trailers. In fact, there's much less action in the film than you expected and more of the cheesy romance story between the guy and the girl he likes. This continues with cheesy dialog and predictable plot.
Although it has its flaws, this film is just mindless fun. It has good special effects and some great action scenes. There are even some funny scenes in the film. The acting in the film by Nicolas Cage and Eva Mendes is mediocre at its best.
Although not as good as all serious superhero film, this film will entertain and not to be taking seriously but has a very predictable plot that has "The Covenant" looking villain.