Ghost Rider

"The story goes he made a deal to save someone he loved. He'd be normal during the day, but at night, in the presence of evil, the Rider takes over."

1. I am not a fan of Nicolas Cage
2. Superhero films...don't always work (like Daredevil and Elektra)...give me a good Batman film anyday (Christian Bale...oooo)
3. Why?

With those thoughts in mind, here is my review of Ghost Rider.
Johnny Blaze (Matt Long) is a motorcycle stunt rider, following in the path of his father, Barton Blaze (Brett Cullen)...but his dad is dying of cancer, so he makes a deal with Mephistopheles (Fonda) i.e. the Devil. Johnny gives the devil his soul in exchange for his father.

Years later, Johnny (Cage) has gained a following for his death-defying stunts. After several close encounters with death, Mephistopheles comes to collect...and makes Johnny his Ghost Rider. You know, collecting souls and all that jazz. With the Caretaker (Elliott) to guide him, Ghost Rider must stop the evil plans of Mephistopheles son Blackheart (Bentley). I couldn't really explain what Blackheart is up to...but the dude is creepy. Attempting to keep Johnny sane/human are Roxanne (Mendes) the love of his life, and Mack (Logue) his friend and the man in charge of his stunts.

It was interesting...I'll give it that...but come on. What possessed Mark Stephen Johnson to make this film? And what is up with the complex...pointless storyline. I feel like I wasted two hours of my life.

Don't waste your time: total waste of time!
--: ugh!

Ghost Rider (2007) 114 minutes
Rating: PG-13 for horror violence and disturbing images.
Director: Mark Stephen Johnson
Starring: Nicolas Cage as Johnny Blaze/Ghost Rider
Eva Mendes as Roxanne Simpson
Peter Fonda as Mephistopheles
Donal Logue as Mack
Wes Bentley as Blackheart
Sam Elliott as Caretaker