The Path to Vengeance: Making Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
The Path to Vengeance: Making Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance

The Path to Vengeance: Making Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance

2012Movie90 minEnglish

A six-part documentary on the making of the film.

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IMDb4.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes17%
Metacritic32/100
Google Users37%
Director: Mark Neveldine, Brian TaylorGenres: Action, Fantasy, Supernatural

Plot Summary

Years after Johnny Blaze made a deal with the devil, he is living in seclusion, but his past catches up to him when a mother and her son seek his help. The child is being pursued by the devil himself, and Blaze must summon the Ghost Rider to save him. This forces Blaze to confront the demon within and decide whether to use his powers for good or succumb to the darkness.

Critical Reception

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. Many criticized the film for its nonsensical plot, over-the-top acting, and weak visual effects, deeming it a significant step down from its predecessor.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critics widely panned the film's excessive gore and bizarre, incoherent storyline.
  • Nicolas Cage's performance was frequently cited as overly theatrical and distracting.
  • The special effects and action sequences were considered uninspired and poorly executed.

Google audience: Google users generally disliked the movie, with many finding it to be loud, nonsensical, and a poor representation of the comic book character. Some viewers did appreciate the film's dark tone and Cage's unique take on the role, but these were minority opinions.

Fun Fact

Nicolas Cage stated that he felt a spiritual connection to the Ghost Rider character, having been a fan since childhood, and even got a Ghost Rider tattoo on his chest.

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