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Nicolas Cage (Drive Angry, Season of the Witch) returns as Johnny Blaze in one of the year s most thrilling action-packed films. Struggling to live with his flame-headed alter ego the Ghost Rider, Blaze is offered the chance to rid himself of his curse forever - but to do so he must defeat The Devil in a terrifying battle for survival. Co-starring Idris Elba (Thor) and featuring ground-breaking special effects, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance is one hell of a ride.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Rowena Hoseason
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Format:DVD
If you hate daft action adventure flicks with idiosyncratic stars, speaking in dodgy foreign accents, riding obscure motorcycles which happen to be on fire, then you will not enjoy this film.
I loved it. It's a romping yomp with Nic Cage twitching and blazing on board a V-Max; Idries Elba speaking in a most peculiar accent and kind-of riding a Ural, and Christopher Lambert with a shaved head, tattoos and a big sword. Oh, and the devil, some trick riding stunts, lots of gunfire and flames, not too much reliance on cgi but some nifty sets and traditional FX, a dodgy script but a half-decent plot. And lots of fun.
Really, this film doesn't take itself too seriously, and it gave us an enjoyable couple of hours entertainment. The special features are unusually comprehensive and intelligent, too. I appreciate that enthisiasts of the original graphic compics will probably loathe and despise this interpretation. It's not art, but it kept me happy!
7/10
I loved it. It's a romping yomp with Nic Cage twitching and blazing on board a V-Max; Idries Elba speaking in a most peculiar accent and kind-of riding a Ural, and Christopher Lambert with a shaved head, tattoos and a big sword. Oh, and the devil, some trick riding stunts, lots of gunfire and flames, not too much reliance on cgi but some nifty sets and traditional FX, a dodgy script but a half-decent plot. And lots of fun.
Really, this film doesn't take itself too seriously, and it gave us an enjoyable couple of hours entertainment. The special features are unusually comprehensive and intelligent, too. I appreciate that enthisiasts of the original graphic compics will probably loathe and despise this interpretation. It's not art, but it kept me happy!
7/10
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Benminx
Format:Blu-ray
This will be a pretty divisive film. Unfortunately Hollywood seems unwilling to bite the bullet and give us the Ghost Rider film we deserve - one where he's genuinely dark and dangerous, where the foes are appallingly vicious and lethal, and where the peril feels real.
Instead (maybe it's Cage, maybe it's the producers wimping out) what we get is a slightly better movie than the first. A little darker and dirtier, this time we get a grungier Ghost Rider - covered in leather that's charred and flaking in the heat, and riding a bike that looks more dirty and beaten up, less 'Hollywood'. We also get Idris Elba's alcoholic warrior monk.
However we also get considerable predictability - a mum trying to save her kid (pretty ineptly), the devil trying to steal the kid for an evil prophecy, and some henchmen for the Rider to destroy. Cage is thankfully a tiny bit more reined-in this time, playing the soul torment angle better; and other improvements include the idea that his Rider will punish the seemingly innocent too ("Everybody's guilty of something") and the fact that this time his main opponents are tougher to kill - unlike in the first movie where he pretty much killed them the moment he got in range.
The effects are fun, the story is weak, the acting is patchy, the violence and threat could be better, and it's still not the film we all hoped.
Is it a disappointment? (Even to someone like me who's not a die-hard comic book fan)? Yes.
Is it still quite a lot of fun? Yes. Does it expand and improve on the original like a sequel should? Again, yes. Don't write it off. If you're looking for some decent entertainment, this Rider's still got a few miles left in the tank.
Instead (maybe it's Cage, maybe it's the producers wimping out) what we get is a slightly better movie than the first. A little darker and dirtier, this time we get a grungier Ghost Rider - covered in leather that's charred and flaking in the heat, and riding a bike that looks more dirty and beaten up, less 'Hollywood'. We also get Idris Elba's alcoholic warrior monk.
However we also get considerable predictability - a mum trying to save her kid (pretty ineptly), the devil trying to steal the kid for an evil prophecy, and some henchmen for the Rider to destroy. Cage is thankfully a tiny bit more reined-in this time, playing the soul torment angle better; and other improvements include the idea that his Rider will punish the seemingly innocent too ("Everybody's guilty of something") and the fact that this time his main opponents are tougher to kill - unlike in the first movie where he pretty much killed them the moment he got in range.
The effects are fun, the story is weak, the acting is patchy, the violence and threat could be better, and it's still not the film we all hoped.
Is it a disappointment? (Even to someone like me who's not a die-hard comic book fan)? Yes.
Is it still quite a lot of fun? Yes. Does it expand and improve on the original like a sequel should? Again, yes. Don't write it off. If you're looking for some decent entertainment, this Rider's still got a few miles left in the tank.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By David
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Bought for its 3D effects as got a new 3D payer. Watched first 1/2 hour or so then gave up. Story line beyond comprehension. Effects well other than over bearing sound track did not notice any. All in all a compleat waste of money. Now in charity shop. Normally like Nicolas. Cage as an actor but this is memorable only to avoid.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
bought this for the 3d effects, only parts seemed in 3d and they were very poor indeed, whoever decided which parts to make the 3d effects must have been drunk at the time they did them. Really looked forward to this film as drive angry had been ok, bitterly disappointed, anyone buying this for the 3d DON'T DO IT.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I loved the first film and had high hopes for this one. I was sadly disappointed with this. I found it boring, nothing like the first one. I won't recommend it to anyone.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Not as good as the first film but still a lot of laughs and some good lines . A pity it was not made sooner . Still i liked it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Ghost Rider:Spirit of Vengeance is the next adventure actor Nicholas Cage returns as "The Rider" but this time with more oomph to the character & has a new look to him even the bike too has a new look & is even more agressive. This movie is awesome & Nicholas truely enjoys playing with this character to, if you love Marvel comics & the screen action too, then you will love this. Let's see if he will makes a third GR, love how they done the ending. You check for yourselves.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film is so disappointing. I had high hopes for this film. I love Ghost Rider, and from what I saw on the preview this film was going to be a more action oriented version of the first film. The really sad part about this film is that it should have been great. They had a good story, they even had a good cast, but the actors really let themselves down, I don't know if they were working of other projects at the same time and though let's get this out of the way but NONE of them including Nick Cage brought their A game. This film is more a parody of the first film then a sequel. Even Ghost Rider himself look like a cheap imitation. I see matches with more flames on their heads. This film seems to have gotten the Highlander: the Source treatment, (no product link because I hate that film more than this one), of destroying a great franchise. The only thing I am happy about with this film is rented it from love films rather then buying it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Yeahh!!!
It's a shame it's a little too violent/scary for kids cause I think they'd really get a kick out of this! Maybe appreciate it more too I cant believe the bad 2 star ratings!!! Read more
Published 2 days ago by Oh My Gaskarth!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Viewing
This was purchased to complete a set. the picture and sound quality was very good, well worth the money paid.
Published 4 days ago by Mr. Victor Flemwell
2.0 out of 5 stars
disappointing
If you loved the first movie I would give this one a miss... it's rubbish but then most sequals usually are unless they have megga bucks thrown at them and sometimes even then !!!
Published 17 days ago by G. L. Read
3.0 out of 5 stars
Ghost Rider Spirit of Vengeance
This film was ok but nowhere near as good as the first Ghost Rider film which is unfortunately unavailable in 3D
Published 19 days ago by michael lamplugh
5.0 out of 5 stars
great film in 3d
i would recommend this film some great scenes.the effects are good and the twists and turns of the film keep you glued
Published 20 days ago by audrey.1
5.0 out of 5 stars
ghost rider 2
amazing the bike of fire is back , well good movie and cool story to go with it , well recommended for all the family,
Published 21 days ago by alan
3.0 out of 5 stars
not fantastic
to be fair, I haven't seen the other ghost rider films, but this one wasn't very exciting for me. the storyline has nothing new. it's not greatly acted. Read more
Published 22 days ago by Amy Slatcher
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not bad
Great story and graphics but ending was a little anti climatic and should ave kept all original actors from the first film.
Published 23 days ago by Christopher Smart
3.0 out of 5 stars
dvd
not as good as first ghost rider but ok special affects good story line not so good over all it ok
Published 26 days ago by pete m
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Good film interesting direction to take the franchise, but it works, I enjoyed watching the film and would recommend it to people who liked the first film
Published 27 days ago by Mr. J. Bland
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