Daniel Frederiksen, David Roberts, Donal Logue

Based on the Marvel character, stunt motorcyclist Johnny Blaze gives up his soul to become a hellblazing vigilante, to fight against power hungry Blackheart, the son of the devil himself.

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56% liked it

311,996 ratings

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26% liked it

125 critics

PG-13, 1 hr. 50 min.

Directed by: Mark Steven Johnson

Release Date: February 16, 2007

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DVD Release Date: June 12, 2007

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  • March 12, 2007
    An definite mix of supernatural horror & high-octane comic book action. There are a few flaws but it's not Shakesphere, it's a comic book action movie. So, don't think, just watch & enjoy.
  • September 16, 2009
    This is really crap! Cage is wooden, Mendes is worse. Even the great Sam Elliott cant can't save this poor comic adaptation. Awful!
  • April 5, 2009
    This is modern day cgi crap, the whole thing is very weak, no balls about it. Aimed at the teens it lacks any grit or realism and even worse...it looks plastic and tacky. Cage was also a bad choice.
  • February 8, 2009
    I had resisted seeing this turd for the longest time, but the Encore network is carpet bombing the screenings, so...

    Just when I thought Mark Steven Johnson couldn't ruin another 2nd tier Marvel character; well he proved me wrong. Wait! How did he get funding for this after Da...( read more)redevil? How desperate are Peter Fonda, Donal Logue, Sam Elliot and Wes Bentley?? (The only reasons this gets as high a rating as it does from me.) Did anyone associated with this ever actually read the comic this was based on? The answers to these and other pertinent questions are locked up in the byzantine system that passes for logic in Hollywood. (Yeah, that's savy business.)

    Regardless of how bad he's wanted to play a super hero on film, Nic Cage should have run from this thing like nobody's business. It's horribly written, steals from The Crow (yet again) and while Eva Mendes looks good nude, she can't act her way out of a paper bag.

    Lastly, Hollywood: regarding source material - It was good to start with. That's why a property is popular BEFORE you get ahold of it. Trashing all of it because some 'auteur' or studio suit has something to prove; not a good idea. Kinda flies in the face of common sense.
  • December 7, 2008
    The graphics were tight, but I was disappointed at the overall outlook, I had big expectations for this film, but it was lacking, there could have been more suspense and a tad more action...Nic Cage was a good choice for the character though and the rest of the cast was a pretty ...( read more)good fit... a good film overall...
  • November 6, 2009
    Nick Cage with his head on fire is still Nick Cage. Might see it eventually.
  • November 6, 2009
    One of my fav film
    i wish i had a bike like that
  • November 2, 2009
    like when he ridin on fire and ery thing is burnt....good shyt
  • November 2, 2009
    weak, boring, and bland.
    not even laughably bad.
  • November 1, 2009
    Ghost Rider is a supernatural thriller. The story is about a motorcycle stuntman that makes a pact with a devil. The agreement requires him to offer his soul in exchange for his father's recovery from cancer. After many years, the devil returns and asks for his services. He orde...( read more)rs him to defeat another powerful devil that has arrived on earth. The stuntman is given special powers. He is given the ability to manipulate fire. His motorcycle is able to go at incredible speeds and even climb buildings. And his body can transform into a living skeleton. The movie has good special effects. And Nicolas Cage is entertaining in the starring role. But the film lacks horror considering its themes about death and the devil .The movie is based on a marvel comic book.

Critic Reviews


February 17, 2007
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

The real evil in this flick isn't Blackheart (Wes Bentley), the devil's son, it's the soul-sucking devil of modern cinema: Hollywood formula. full review

February 16, 2007
Pete Hammond, Maxim

Its clear this director has sold HIS soul to a bunch of special effects wizards who certainly supply the hardware but drown out the human element. full review

February 16, 2007
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune

Ghost Rider isn't good but if you catch the spirit of it, it's not terrible. full review

February 16, 2007
Ty Burr, Boston Globe

Ghost Rider is the kind of movie that's great stupid fun as long as someone else is buying the tickets. full review

February 16, 2007
Kurt Loder, MTV

The best that can be said about this movie, which is quite bad, is that it's not a complete surprise. full review

February 16, 2007
Kyle Smith, New York Post

The movie could have been saved, though, if it had cut the puns of the kind that made us all flee Batman and Robin. full review

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Comments


  • AsianNorthOfThailandGeneration
    March 15, 2009
    glittering rock


    " It's so funnys.Horrors.Fantastics.Excitings fought with 'em actions on the filmed . Have you watch it? "
  • MovieLover57
    June 13, 2008
    This Movie Is Awsome!
  • HorrorMovieCinema
    June 4, 2008
    was a gd movie i luved it but all the gd
    parts happened so fast
    but i luved it and i think dat nicolas
    cage did great in i luv it
  • SafireDragon5
    April 1, 2008
    What is wrong with u people... this movie was great... a skull on fire!!! and the devil!!!! i love both! plus the best person was Blackheart! i mean.. come on that is one hell of a name.. i wish i had it!!!
  • pavacri23
    February 23, 2008
    it could be better
  • dennisedward6
    February 19, 2008
    Okay this Movie was AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAwWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWsome. Plenty of action, Love, graphics, and more action, bad guys getting dusted, oh Maaan it was a really good Flick. I'd watch it Again if given the chance.
  • katiepie159
    January 22, 2008
    wow that was a good movie
  • kakarott1
    November 14, 2007
    The movie was a special effects dream come true,cause this could've been really god awful,but they pulled off the burning skull,and wheels.Blackheart could've been more true to the comic,but hey it still was okay.
  • rwireman
    October 8, 2007
    this movie was a great action pick.
  • josemanuelsx05
    August 31, 2007
    EXELENTE FILM HAVE TO DO IT

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