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Ghost Rider : 3 of 5
3.19.2007 4:30 PM \| Link	I used to read lots of Marvel comics as a kid (more than I do now, anyway!), and I used to think Ghost Rider was really cool, especially when he teamed-up with other heroes like Spider-Man. Of course, Ghost Rider is kind of an anti-hero, and basically is just a cool idea (who wouldn't want to see a flaming skeleton riding a motorcycle?) that became an interesting character with lots of fans. The movie definitely takes a comic book approach to the plot, and the script is about as campy as you can get for today's audiences. There are certainly some groaner lines and plot holes, but I didn't really mind because the action sequences were really exciting! Any superhero movie has to start with the origin story, and even though there's a lot to watch before you get to see his skull catch fire, lots of the details help the plot make sense later. Nicholas Cage is just fine as Johnny Blaze, playing him just a little dim-witted (at least that's how I saw it), and I really liked Donal Logue as his friend Mack, though he dies way too quickly with almost no drama at all. Roxanne, on the other hand, was really boring, even though all of her blouses were missing the top three buttons. Ghost Rider himself is really well done - watching him use his chain whip and transform his motorcycle was especially cool, but I thought the long effects sequences during his "Penance Stare" were a little too much. This is definitely a movie to see when you're itching for some superhero action that doesn't take itself seriously - definitely better than Fantastic Four, but miles away from Spider-Man. Labels: movies


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