GHOST RIDER (2007) Movie Reaction! | First Time Watch! | Marvel | Nicolas Cage | Eva Mendes
Ghost Rider Reaction: Analyzing Johnny Blaze's Deal, Redemption Arc, and Cage's Performance
Discover why reviewers found Johnny Blaze's accidental deal with the devil offered a surprisingly compelling arc, blending supernatural action with themes of redemption.
Short Summary
- Johnny Blaze sacrifices his soul to save his father, setting up a compelling, non-selfish origin story for a Marvel anti-hero.
- The film blends horror aesthetics (demons, fire, supernatural powers) with traditional superhero expectations, creating a unique early-2000s Marvel vibe similar to Blade.
- Reviewers praise Nicolas Cage's commitment to the role, particularly when transitioning into the chaotic Ghost Rider persona.
- The core takeaway involves themes of accepting responsibility for choices, even accidental ones, and turning negatives into positives through ownership.
- This content provides immediate reactions to the origin story, the visual effects (like the fire trails and spectral bike), and parsing this pre-MCU dark superhero narrative.
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Top Comments (10)
Ghost rider was an instant favorite for me. Probably watched this movie countless times as A kid
Nicolas Cage's computer generated skull was made from a three dimensional x-ray taken of his actual skull.
"This doesn't feel like a Marvel film".....what you mean to say is it doesn't feel like a MCU film lol. Marvel had different vibes before Iron Man kicked off
Ugh Sam Elliot voice is like butter so good
Aaah 2007, simpler times simpler movies ☺️
"So old he can't quit." My grandfather stopped smoking in his 90s. Cold turkey. The man smoked packs a day since he was 13. Then finally decided to listen to his doctor and quit. He lived another three years. You are never too old to quit.
Maybe the best casting for a younger version of an actor/actress ever with the younger Eva Mendes
Man if we happen too see Nicholas Cage to reprise his role of ghost rider in secret wars it will be like Toby’s spider man all over again og fans will lose it (including myself)
47:20 “Jesus walked on water; Ghost Rider rides on it.” 😅
In an interview Nic Cage said he will never bulk up for a role again because nobody believed it was all him in the shirtless scene.
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Top Comments (10)
Ghost rider was an instant favorite for me. Probably watched this movie countless times as A kid
Nicolas Cage's computer generated skull was made from a three dimensional x-ray taken of his actual skull.
"This doesn't feel like a Marvel film".....what you mean to say is it doesn't feel like a MCU film lol. Marvel had different vibes before Iron Man kicked off
Ugh Sam Elliot voice is like butter so good
Aaah 2007, simpler times simpler movies ☺️
"So old he can't quit." My grandfather stopped smoking in his 90s. Cold turkey. The man smoked packs a day since he was 13. Then finally decided to listen to his doctor and quit. He lived another three years. You are never too old to quit.
Maybe the best casting for a younger version of an actor/actress ever with the younger Eva Mendes
Man if we happen too see Nicholas Cage to reprise his role of ghost rider in secret wars it will be like Toby’s spider man all over again og fans will lose it (including myself)
47:20 “Jesus walked on water; Ghost Rider rides on it.” 😅
In an interview Nic Cage said he will never bulk up for a role again because nobody believed it was all him in the shirtless scene.