GHOST RIDER 2: SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE Movie Reaction! | First Time Watch! | Nicolas Cage | Idris Elba
Review: Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance Relies on Nicholas Cage Intensity
Analyze how this action-heavy sequel manages continuity from the first film and why Nicolas Cage’s unparalleled commitment makes even absurd dialogue enjoyable.
Short Summary
- The narrative focuses heavily on action sequences rather than deep plot development compared to its predecessor.
- Nicholas Cage’s performance successfully sells numerous cheesy lines through superior facial expressions and delivery.
- The plot centers on protecting Danny, the son of the Devil, from a powerful ritual aimed at channeling dark energy.
- Hosts noted the movie feels highly disconnected from the first, functioning largely as a standalone experience.
Achara Kirk and Kristen Stephenson Pino dissect Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, examining its immediate dive into high-octane action and the introduction of Danny, the prophesied vessel. While the story mechanics are often thin, the hosts consistently highlight Cage’s unwavering dedication as the key reason the film remains entertaining, especially when characters discuss deals and demonic lore.
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Top Comments (10)
When you were talking about why Cage might have taken this role: thing is, Cage is a giant nerd. His stage name reflects that, he chose it after Luke Cage, a character whose name you might recognize. So he was completely down to clown for Ghost Rider. I'm sure he also didn't mind the paycheck, because he did have some financial woes thanks to his shopping/gambling addiction, IIRC.
Apparently the kid Danny in this movie is supposed to be Danny Ketch,in the comics he becomes a ghost rider after Johnny Blaze
Ghost rider should be in a Mortal Kombat game
50:45 He made a new deal. He got the power from Danny now, being able to change only at night was set by Mephisto (Rourke in this movie).
27:10 Ghost Rider literally jumped in the river a couple times in the first movie, I think a water hose is nothing. You can't put out hell fire lmao
Ghost Rider was in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. but it was a cameo as he passed his power to a new rider, the new one was the center of one entire season.
Imagine of Ghost Rider gets ahold of the ironman suit
7:22 Yeah, from what I remember, this film was supposed to remake instead of a sequel to the first one.
11:43 I like to think he takes his time with him because it has been so much since Zarathos took a soul,he is savoring this one.
I wish we had a third Ghost Rider movie
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Top Comments (10)
When you were talking about why Cage might have taken this role: thing is, Cage is a giant nerd. His stage name reflects that, he chose it after Luke Cage, a character whose name you might recognize. So he was completely down to clown for Ghost Rider. I'm sure he also didn't mind the paycheck, because he did have some financial woes thanks to his shopping/gambling addiction, IIRC.
Apparently the kid Danny in this movie is supposed to be Danny Ketch,in the comics he becomes a ghost rider after Johnny Blaze
Ghost rider should be in a Mortal Kombat game
50:45 He made a new deal. He got the power from Danny now, being able to change only at night was set by Mephisto (Rourke in this movie).
27:10 Ghost Rider literally jumped in the river a couple times in the first movie, I think a water hose is nothing. You can't put out hell fire lmao
Ghost Rider was in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. but it was a cameo as he passed his power to a new rider, the new one was the center of one entire season.
Imagine of Ghost Rider gets ahold of the ironman suit
7:22 Yeah, from what I remember, this film was supposed to remake instead of a sequel to the first one.
11:43 I like to think he takes his time with him because it has been so much since Zarathos took a soul,he is savoring this one.
I wish we had a third Ghost Rider movie