In order to save his dying father, young stunt cyclist Johnny Blaze sells his soul to Mephistopheles and sadly parts from the pure-hearted Roxanne Simpson, the love of his life. Years later, Johnny's path crosses again with Roxanne, now a go-getting reporter, and also with Mephistopheles, who offers to release Johnny's soul if Johnny becomes the fabled, fiery 'Ghost Rider'..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 114 minutes
✓ Genre: Thriller, Action, Fantasy, Horror
✓ Stars: Nicolas Cage, Eva Mendes, Wes Bentley, Donal Logue, Sam Elliott
✓ Director: Jeanne McCarthy, David S. Goyer, Richard Francis-Bruce, Michael De Luca, Stan Lee
The Ghost Rider (2007) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Ghost Rider (2007) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Ghost Rider (2007) is staring with Nicolas Cage, Eva Mendes, Wes Bentley, Donal Logue, Sam Elliott, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Jeanne McCarthy, David S. Goyer, Richard Francis-Bruce, Michael De Luca, Stan Lee juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.