Ghost Rider
Release Date: February 16th 2007
Tag Line: None Yet?
Synopsis: The Ghost Rider feature film follows superstar motorcycle stunt rider Johnny Blaze as he strikes a deal with the vile Mephistopheles for the most precious of commodities - his immortal soul. Now Johnny Blaze is forever destined to ride night after night as the host to the powerful supernatural entity known as the Ghost Rider. (2k games press release)
Trailer Review: The best Nicholas Cage movie since Face Off. Why you ask because Nicholas cage’s head is replaced with a fiery skull. Back to the merits of the trailer, while I am sure comic con goers will point out the faults in this review the trailer lacks a push for me to see the movie. I mean seriously Nicholas Cage plays a troubled main character, is that anything new? The few transformations that are shown both Cage and his bike look great and the effects are torn form a blockbuster Ghost Rider falls short.
The Trailer Verdict: Ghost Rider can enthrall fans of comic books with Johnny Blaze marauding through the nite on his motorized horse but the film is destined to fall the way of the Hulk and make its way to TBS quicker than Bubble Boy’s ascension to Comedy Central. If the Kristin Johnson(casting) and Mark Steven Johnson(producer) had chosen a newcomer to play the role of Johnny rather than an actor known for corny acting(Con-Air) and for playing a troubled character(too many to list), the movie could have been an early 07 smash. Finally a little more back story to Johnny Blaze would go a long way, and if done right could net the movie a little redemption.
Plugs: 2 Columbia and Marvel
Trailer: Apple.com
Soundtrack: N/A
Showtimes: N/A
Movie Verdict: Coming Soon!
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