And I mean bad as in “bad” and not “good”.
I made a quick getaway yesterday from work at around 3:00 PM to catch the first day run of Ghost Rider starring Nicholas Cage. One reason is that I am a big fan of the Ghost Rider comic books and the kind of movies Nicholas Cage makes (well, not all of them…Wickerman comes to mind). Also, I wanted to avoid the crowds that were sure to come brought upon by the madness that is Valentine’s Day.
So, off I go and I am so sorry to say that the Ghost Rider movie was a total disappointment for me.
How bad was it?
It was so bad that I didn’t even make it to the movie’s halfway point. I finished my popcorn and my drinks and now had no more incentive to stay inside the cinema and finish the show.
It’s really sad when your popcorn and soda is more interesting than the movie.
First off, let me say that I had such high hopes for the movie considering everything going for it.
The rich material in terms of stories and history of the comic books, excellent actors, and a creative group of people (David Goyer, Avi Arad, Stan Lee, etc.) who are no strangers bringing the world of comic books into the silver screen. Instead I got a bad western with a bit of recycled Blade Movie sequences thrown in and an overabundance of shots FHM would be proud of (which could be a plus depending on how you look at it).
Don’t worry; I won’t get into the movie’s story in consideration for those people who are planning to see it.
Let me just say, that the story could’ve used work, to say the least.
David Goyer, the guy who wrote the screenplay for the Blade Movie franchise (and arguably brought it to greatness and, conversely, brought it low as well), should’ve been wearing his writer’s hat for this one. Instead he is credited as Executive Director.
The film was sterile for the most part and campy for the rest, though I wasn’t sure if the camp was intended or unintentional. It wasn’t as much as the pacing than the treatment. The movie failed to make me care for the characters and hence involve me in the narrative.
The casting had an ensemble that included Nicholas Cage, Peter Fonda, and Eva Mendes.
This is one of the worst acting I’ve seen from Nicholas Cage and I usually like his onscreen personas. Peter Fonda was under utilized considering his range and experience as a veteran actor. Eva Mendes was two-dimensional and served merely as eye candy.
She was delicious eye candy to be sure but it gets tiring after she sticks her tits and ass at the camera for the nth time.
The visual effects were mediocre at best. I’ve seen better ones on games.
I’d like to say that this is a movie that only Ghost Rider fans can appreciate but, seeing as I am also a Ghost Rider fan, I sincerely doubt that.
23 Responses to “Ghost Rider was BAD (No Spoilers)!”
Niyak! I had so much expectation pa naman for the movie since its astig-looking preview last year! Well, you shoulda just watched Rome and Juliet. The lesbian scenes would’ve been more interesting than your popcorn and drink=P
Sorsi: Nah, check it out pa rin. Malay mo, ‘di ba?
Romeo and Juliet…lesbian scenes vs. popcorn and drinks. No contest! Will try to catch a screening. He he he!
Andrea Del Rosario….Mylene Dizon….nudity….kissing scenes…I’m sure you’ll forget to eat your popcorn=P
Robinsons Galleria Cinema 3. It was packed last Feb 14=P
That’s not a review. Have the patience to sit through the film before reviewing it. You haven’t seen it yet. You’re too impatient.
shesshh..i must prepare myself this saturday movie day out
Sorsi: Will check it out as per your recommendations.
Arclight: Ah, you’re probably right.
Azrael: Have fun, Az.
My friend is asking me to watch it with him. Thanks for the warning. I’ll lower my expectations with this one.
Jonathan: But try to keep an open mind. Thanks for visiting!
I guess I should watched it na lang:XD
geeee…….thinking that it might be a waste of time..I might just watch it in DVD.XD
John: Masama ang balak mo. He he he!
hahahahahaha
John: Ano yan? Evil laugh? He he he!
Hmmmm…. I’d see it for myself first. Then, think…then…tthink again…then…I would still be thinking…. DAMN! Anong movie ulit un kay Andrea Del Rosario? Namputsat!
Hi John… diba dapat “Hi Johnny Papa”…hahaha!
Visit nyo blog ko ha…Miss ko na kayo…Malungkot kasi Valentines day ko…Un gabing un…Nakaharap lang ako sa TV…nakasalang ang DVD na Grey’s Anatomy season 3. Mantakin nyo yun…nag marathon ako! Valentines na Valentine’s day!
Myke: I as hoping alam mo kung anung pelikula yun. Gusto ko rin sanang panuurin because of Sorsi’s recommendation.
Nabisita naman ako lagi ng blog mo ah. Palagay ko si Papa John ay lurker yan dun.
[…] I’ve seen the new trailer for Frank Miller’s graphic novel 300 movie adaptation on the cinema while waiting for Ghost Rider to start (click here for my thoughts on the movie). 300 is absolutely breath taking. […]
I knew it haha!
naging signal ko yung sobrang daming TV spots at clips na nilalabas nila… ganun din yung tactic nila sa Fantastic 4 dati
Carlo: Overcompensating ba?
Hm now am contemplating as to whether or not to watch with the team.
Ninog, YM !
Explain pa ha.
An2net: Sure, just give me a buzz.
hhahah
nung lumampas na ng 4 , nag-spell out yung ads na “I’m begging you please!”…
…napabisita tuloy ako sa rottentomatoes
Caloy: Mababa din ang rating nila sa movie the last time I looked. Thanks for visiting!
[…] read more | digg story […]
Leave a Reply