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Ghost Rider [Blu-ray] [2007]
from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
starring Nicolas Cage, Eva Mendes, Peter Fonda, Donal Logue, Sam Elliott
directed by Mark Steven Johnson

Features:

• Anamorphic
• Dubbed
• PAL

Editorial Review:

Once intended as a feature for Johnny Depp, the long-germinating film adaptation of Marvel Comics' cult title Ghost Rider stars Nicolas Cage as motorcyclist Johnny Blaze, who transforms into a skull-faced angel of vengeance to battle the forces of evil. Though perhaps a bit mature for the role, Cage brings a degree of humour to the outrageous proceedings; he's well matched by the Easy Rider himself Peter Fonda, amusingly cast as Mephistopheles, the demon with whom Blaze strikes a bargain to save his father, and in turn, causes his transformation into Ghost Rider. Wes Bentley is also fine as Blackheart, the rebellious offspring of Mephistopheles, and Blaze's chief opponent in the film. They're joined by a solid supporting cast which includes Donal Logue, Eva Mendes and Sam Elliott, but their participation and a relentless barrage of CGI effects can't hide the fact that the story itself, though largely faithful to its comic origins, is rife with clichéd characterisations and B-movie dialogue. Fans of the venerable title may cry foul over this adaptation (as they did over helmer Mark Steven Johnson's previous comic-to-movie feature, Daredevil), but less stringent viewers may enjoy the fiery visuals and Cage's typically quirky performance. --Paul Gaita

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0

• Better than you might think
  This is one of those films that is far better than the reviews suggest. Essentially a comic book horror western, all of the cast, especially Cage, Elliott and Fonda give good performances in an enjoyable and none too serious romp. The effects are excellent and this blu-ray letterbox transfer looks and sounds stunning at 1080p (in a different league from the DVD). Extras are the same as those on the equivalent extended cut DVD and include a commentary and featurettes. At the time of writing this BD was going... more info

• Nicholas Cage Blazes onto Screen with Great Effect
  Don't listen to the negative reviews on this one as this is a sheer adrenalin filled action fantasy film with special effects to die for...Now let's get one thing out of the way this is based on a Marvel comic story just like spiderman so it's not to be taken too seriously....Nicholas Cage is Johnny Blaze played by intially a teenage hormone prone sidekick at the start who happens to be a great stuntman on a bike...he falls in love with a local girl again played by a different actress in teenage years to be... more info

• Could have been better
  I'll keep this short and say that this film could have been so much beter and felt un finnished and rushed, almost in the same way daredevil did, a good no brainer film dont get me wrong but with so many comic book adeptation movies springing up nowerdays this one will unfortunatly fall below the radar. As a Blueray though this does offer very good picture quality and sound but only a small smattering of extra features which are only in standard def you might feel short changed. Get this if you was a fan of... more info

• MARVEL-ous!
  Expected nothing , got loads from this film! My hubby generally dislikes the comic-book genre but he loved this too. Nic Cage is a wee bit Elvisy at times but that soon changes when he becomes.....oh, no! I mustn't spoil it! We loved the kitchy cheesiness and giggled all the way through. Thouroughly entertaining movie...fun,fun,fun!. Worth watching just for the gorgeous Eva Mendes who is as red-hot as the special effects!

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