Coming off of his tear jerking performance in Oliver Stone's World Trade Center, Nicholas Cage does little to show his Academy Award worthy-side as the title character in this latest comic book to film adaptation. While the film is not overly smart, it doesn't try to be either. Consider this to be another Fantastic Four style film - it's good but it's not Spiderman 2.While the plot involves Cage battling Satan and his cronies, which might seem a bit over the top, the film does justice to a comic book hero that is not well known. The film's major accomplishment is the effects that are extremely well done. The lavish fight sequences, along with an even superior soundtrack, leaves the viewer believing that this might not be so bad after all.
The main problem with the film is that the story is weak at best. The whole idea of fighting Satan is a little too sacharine for the viewer seeking something smart. However, with the great box office receipts enjoyed on opening weekend, look for Ghost Rider 2 to hit theatres soon. B-.
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