@ArchAnjell they were almost written like Mr Freeze from Batman and Robin. The wind guy had like no lines other then "You cant catch the wind" and I don't think the earth or water guy even spoke lmao
@@PricefieldPunk Yeah, i think they have the same problem of spider man 3 and amazing spiderman 2. Trying to cramp too many villain into a movie make all of them plain af. And the final boss fight is such a big letdown also doesn't help.
Blackheart never actually being Blackheart was lame. Like, I know he sometimes has a human-esque form in the comics but that's not what would be interesting to see on a screen.
@@ninjanibba4259 I thought it sucked that the caretaker was a Ghost Rider just to travel with GR and then faded away instead of helping. Wha..? What a waste of a really cool looking transformation.
@ The story giving him just enough power to transform and do nothing is lame. And here's an idea, how about he rides with GR's motorcycle to where they were going and then use the last amount of his power to do something useful. In my opinion, having it in the story just created massive disappointment it would have been better to not have it in the story at all.
Ghost Rider is a guilty pleasure of mine. Ghost Rider if he joins the MCU needs the writers and the makers of the film to take the lore seriously. This is how Guardians Of The Galaxy did not flop
Agents of SHIELD was almost masterpiece-level, with absolutely brilliant writing and acting, but met with ridiculous expectations, not to mention that CA:WS's Fall of SHIELD plot was ordered by Feige clearly to fk woth the show. The 5th season was already supposed to be the last - they ended that one with a pretty fine closure because the continuation was not likely at all.
@@zsoltbartus169I stopped watching around Season 4. I thought that was a good place to stop. That season was peak with how much they covered. Even did a better version of Secret Invasion with LMDs instead.
@@zsoltbartus169 what are you talking about.. CAWS sent the show to soaring heights with creative writing. the hydra/shield dynamic was so fireeeee the show weaved in and out of the movies all the way through to the 6th season. the last being a present for all the AOS fans that stayed to watch.
I really enjoyed the AoS Robbie Reyes/Ghost Rider treatment. Thought he did a great job and would not be upset to see him as the big screen Ghost Rider.
I think Gabriel Luna portrayal as the Ghost Rider in Agents of Shield is the best incarnation of the character yet and probably the reason he played The Terminator in Dark Fate.
Robbie Reyes ghost Rider on agents of shield was incredible. First and foremost anything that went up against him was beat down with Little to know actual resistance. So you knew when he showed up a butt weapon was about to follow and then the characterization of Robbie made you care about him.
AVI ARAD has ruined so far... * Borderlands * Kraven The Hunter * Daredevil (2003) * The Punisher (2004) * Elektra (2005) * Fantastic Four (2005) * X-Men: The Last Stand * Spider-Man 3 * Bratz (2007) * Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance * The Amazing Spider-Man 2 * Ghost in the Shell (2017) * Venom: Let There Be Carnage * Uncharted (2022) * Morbius * Venom: The Last Dance And now he's gonna ruin... * Legend of Zelda * Naruto As long as Arad lives, there's no hope
that whole 4th season of AoS was top tier television (probably its best season, honestly) even if they only had Robbie in the first half of it (and then a surprise appearance in the season finale). gabriel's iteration of ghost rider and his performance were so solid, there was actually a petition going around to make him the MCU's ghost rider. not to mention that his version of ghost rider and gabriel himself could have been amazing representation for the latino community if they'd let the expansion project happen, and it sucks that we'll probably never see his ghost rider again.
I actually never went past firts few episodes of sn5..i tried and i just couldnt take in all that aliens-into the future-madness so..can i skip onto sn6 without a plot hole? Help me out here
I love Ghost Rider films they are best actions but as comic book fan, I agree with Nicholas Cage “Had ‘Ghost Rider’ been made in R-rated format, the way they had the guts to do with ‘Deadpool,’ and they did it again today, I’m fairly certain it would be enormously successful,” Cage told Yahoo! Entertainment.
Sam Raimi is the only director in the world that made masterpieces in both Marvel movies and Horror/supernatural movies. If Marvel gives him enough freedom (unlike Doc Strange 2) he could make another masterpiece
I’ve always felt like they had a lot of the right ideas in place for the Ghost Rider movies. A lot of the action scenes in them can actually be pretty exhilarating. The main problem was that the creators couldn’t decide whether the movies were supposed to be cartoonish or serious. They should’ve either made it dark and/or featuring black deadpan comedy (think Deadpool without the meta humor) or exaggeratedly over the top like in “The Mask.” It failed when it couldn’t find the right balance between the two tones. And yes, I totally agree that Nick Cage wasn’t the right fit for the title role. He just came off as awkward and unsure of what exactly he was supposed to be doing.
The first Ghost Rider is filmed in Melbourne, Australia. Hence why you see Rebel Wilson as the interviewee. My aunt's brother is one of Johnny Blaze's pit crew, seen in the first 5 minutes.
OH, I also loved Agents of SHIELD and their Rider. The Hell Charger was so cool! And I loved how Coulson and Robbie had a kinship over their cars. At least, I felt they did.
It almost seems like Cage AND ONLY Cage is uncomfortable with his character. I know he's a fan of Ghost Rider but it seems like the script was written out of wack for him. There are parts where it seems like Cage is lost in himself and doesn't know what to say next. I don't quite understand that.
Not sure if this helps. I used to track news of GRSOV back then leading to its release. There was a video of Cage yelling at a producer at a European nightclub, likely about his pay or involvement in the film that was posted online. Not sure if it’s still around, but looking back, it seemed that Cage was getting short handed while working on the film which is why he passed on wanting to do a sequel, and possibly, passed on appearing in Deadpool and Wolverine. Being Ghost Rider wasn’t doing Cage any favors.
If anything, it seems like they don't want to put forth the minimal effort with a proper Ghost Rider adaptation. He's a truly badass character with many dope interpretations, and while Johnny Cage is the most iconic version I loved Robbie Reyes in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Gabriel Luna crushed it.
That first film is just fun. And Robbie Reyes on Agents of Shield was fantastic as well. Personally, I've always thought Nic Cage's Ghost Rider was the same one we see in Robbie's flashback.
Ghost Rider does the penance stare to common thugs in the comics all the time. How is it a disappointment that the movie was comic-accurate in that regard? smh
Short Answer: Good writing and a big budget spent on the right things + enough time for people to work on the project + people who really care about the project = good movie/product
I want a proper Dan Ketch movie. He's the most popular version of Ghost Rider and the character that made Ghost Rider a badass. The leather, spikes, chain, Penance Stare; that all came from GR Vol. 2.
1st movie was good, so I don't get the hate. Sure the graphics isn't that good overtime, but during the time it was cool, actually the flaming skull transition was great
As always a good video... doesn't mean that I agree with everything. I love Ghost Rider, but I don't care about the comics or Agents of Shield. I grew up as a child with Ghost Rider, Nicolas Cages' Ghost Rider and I never wanted more except more Ghost Rider with Nic Cage. Damn was I hyped when Ghost Rider 2 it got announced. I openly admit, it was a bit of a let down, but I also learned to love the sequel over the years with all it's flaws... I mean... how could I not? Nicolas Cages' Ghost Rider was my favorite movie as a child, I saw it countless times, I`m STILL fluent with every line and today? Today it's still in my top 10 movies. I wouldn't sell my soul for another Ghost Rider, I would sell my soul to the devil himself without second thoughts or any regret in the aftermath for just one more Ghost Rider movie with Nicolas Cage as Jhonny Blaze.
Creature Commandos show already how fucking badass could be the fight scenes and powers of a skull on fire, just give us that on live action with stunning visuals and horror and you got an academy award nominee horror movie, just look at the substance and nosferatu.
He didn't after the brilliant, well made, piece of art that is daredevil. He said success. Which it was a financial success as well as a a great example of combined marketing. The soundtrack was very popular. That movie is basically why evanescence took off.
Because nostalgia glasses are a thing. I was a kid when this shit was on and i already thought it was awful. A couple of cool scenes don't make a movie
@ oh boy, I watched it at 24. But I must admit I’m biased : I love the director’s work and am more interested in energy than story in that kind of film.
OK now in 3:50 that a just dumbass sentences how else she should react she got stood up when she of younger and also got stood up when she is older by the same person your bound to feel insecure no matter how successful you are
The first one had its major issues but I'd be lying if I said it wasn't a big deal when I was in school. Everyone I knew talked about it along with the first Transformers movie.
I absolutely LOVED the Ghost Rider in Agents of Shield, I really hope that there will be a show about him some day that retains that vibe at a higher budget
Ghost Rider and Catwoman are my guilty pleasures. I unironically love both of them and have watched them repeatedly. I would watch them over most MCU movies anyday.
ghost rider is like boba fett. he is a cool side character where the less we know about him the cooler he is. there is not enough meat on the bone to have his own solo movie
This is an extremely important take in today's superhero movie pandemic. Not everyone needs to be the star of the show. You need secondary characters. There is a reason why some heroes are a lot more popular than others, other than marketing. The mcu was a lot more organized when you had iron man, Thor and captain America at the front, with black widow, hawkeye, hulk etc taking a backseat. Sure hulk can lead a movie (I think ghost rider too) but he doesn't need to. And you have to compromise and make choices that make something good entertainment and a good film. Another example, maybe the wolverine was too big in the 2000s movies, but it's what worked for the story. Maybe rogue, storm, iceman etc should've been bigger but they work FINE in support. Now they're making movies for every comic hero ever and wondering why it flops.
A lot of these superheros or antiheros we get is they're written so incredibly powerful that when they hit the screen, they have to be nerfed massively to even have a movie.
Ghost Rider is a character with immense cinematic potential, yet previous live-action adaptations have struggled to fully realize what makes him so compelling. While Nicolas Cage is a talented actor and a passionate fan of Ghost Rider, he wasn’t the right choice for Johnny Blaze. His age at the time, combined with an inconsistent Southern accent and over-the-top mannerisms, made his portrayal feel more like a quirky interpretation rather than the tormented antihero that fans know from the comics. Cage’s performance, while entertaining in its own way, ultimately contributed to the films’ identity crisis, as they failed to decide whether they wanted to be dark supernatural thrillers or campy action flicks. That being said, the Ghost Rider films weren’t without merit. Spirit of Vengeance had moments of impressive visual flair, such as the sequence where Ghost Rider takes control of a massive land excavator, showcasing his supernatural abilities in an inventive way. The film also attempted to lean into darker, grittier horror elements, which fit the character far better than the overly polished and inconsistent tone of the first movie. However, both films suffered from a clash of tones-switching between horror, action, and even comedy-making it difficult for audiences to fully invest in the world of Ghost Rider. The character thrives in a setting that embraces supernatural horror with a heavy-metal edge, similar to The Crow or Blade. A proper Ghost Rider film should be R-rated, allowing for the full extent of the character’s vengeance-fueled brutality while maintaining a serious, atmospheric approach. For a successful reboot, the film needs the right combination of an actor who can embody Johnny Blaze’s tortured yet rebellious nature and a director who is passionate about the character’s mythos. Some strong candidates for Johnny Blaze could include Norman Reedus, whose rugged, road-worn demeanor perfectly matches the character; Garrett Hedlund, who has the right mix of charm and intensity; Charlie Hunnam, who could bring both grit and emotional depth; or even Jensen Ackles, who has long been fan-cast for the role and could deliver the perfect mix of swagger and darkness. As for directors, the ideal choice would be someone who understands horror-action filmmaking and can bring a strong visual style to the project. Scott Derrickson (Doctor Strange, Sinister) has a background in both horror and comic book films, making him an excellent fit. Fede Álvarez (Evil Dead, Don't Breathe) could bring a more visceral, tension-driven approach. Robert Rodriguez (Desperado, Planet Terror) could embrace the grindhouse aesthetic that suits Ghost Rider’s outlaw nature. Even Leigh Whannell (Upgrade, The Invisible Man) could craft a grounded yet intense take on the character. Beyond Ghost Rider, studios should take more risks on lower-budget horror-driven projects in general. Films like The First Blade, Logan, and Joker have proven that superhero stories don’t always need massive budgets to be successful. A well-crafted Ghost Rider film doesn’t need excessive CGI or spectacle-it needs a compelling story, great direction, and a commitment to the supernatural horror elements that define the character. If handled correctly, Ghost Rider could finally get the movie franchise he deserves and become a standout figure in Marvel’s darker, more mature storytelling.
I'd love to see a modern take with the Ghost Rider. I think the character has so much potential for an exploration into themes of faith, guilt, and redemption. Combine those elements with supernatural horror and action. That's a winning combo by itself. I'd love to see Guillermo del Toro do a take. He finds humanity in every "monster" or outcast. As for casting, my top choices would be Austin Butler, Jeremy Allen White, Christopher Abbott (a more seasoned Ghost Rider), and Charles Melton - all actors more than capable of portraying the pain of a curse while struggling to retaining their humanity. Hopefully, whatever creative team does bring another Ghost Rider adaptation to fruition continues to bring respect for the source material and goes all in for some solid horror action
Think the other big issue with Ghose Rider is that well he is overpowered, the moment he transforms he is immortal, can possess anything and instantly kill everyone and everything… pretty hard to make a feature length movie, let alone a standalone franchise on TV with that premise.
The first movie was just goofy for all the reasons outlined. Although it had its problems, I have a special place for Spirit of Vengeance because of the visuals, and because the premise of the story was a big improvement. Also, having the rider in your brain trying to get out is probably going to turn you into Nic Cage, so I didn't mind the performance.
I didn't even know that there was a second movie to this but I was talking with one of my buddies recently and one of the ideas I had thrown to him was that they need to make a Ghost Rider, blade and Deadpool crossover. I think that would be badass
Robbie Reyes getting the love he deserves over Nic Cage's version was not on my 2025 bingo card. Everyone gassing the 2000's era of super hero movies seriously needs to go back and watch how F tier they were. They had their moments, but they DO NOT HOLD UP. Nostalgia blindness is so weird for its hold over people who can't let go and enjoy the new. Give Gabriel Luna his show, and put him on the big screen where he belongs.
I wanted the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. version of Ghost Rider to be a thing in the MCU, I didn't care of the theatrical version at all. They turned one of my favorite comic book characters into a comical character.
Ghost Rider is my favourite film of all time, I really fell in love with the character because of Nicholas Cage, man one of the best transformation sequence in modern cinema history, I really wanted him in Deadpool & Wolverine, but sadly he wasn't in the movie, both the Ghost Riders should come back for one more time 🔥
Honestly, after how great the Werewolf By Night Special Presentation was, I'd say that's the best place and way to do Ghost Rider. Do self-contained specials like the Werewolf by Night for the horror/supernatural characters and lead up to a Legion of Monsters special that brings them all together
The reason it is "impossible" to get Ghost Rider right is because he is at heart a cool horror street level character that is way too powerful to be a street level character. It is difficult to think that he is ever in danger.
AoS Ghost Rider/Robbie Reyes was great! Part of me wishes they had more Robbie in the later seasons, but they had a lot of other cool plotlines so I'm happy with what we got
Fun Fact, the director of the first movie went to my alma mater, CSU LB, and held the West Coast premiere there and I got to go. You forgot the best part of the 2nd movie though, the Twinkie scene!
call me crazy but i still adore the 2 Ghost Rider movies (because of Nicolas Cage’s wild behaviour and i love the idea of Ghost Rider even though i think the concept was little bit cliche)
as an artist and a motorcycle rider, i always avoid the flame, skull, and chain aesthetic. it feels too generic. but man the first movie had so much aura that i started to accept it. especially the shot when he ignited the chains while staring down the air demon
No matter how bad the first movie is
The first transformation will never get old
Same.
The second one also has “SCRAPING AT THE DOOR!”
That's pretty memorable
First one wasn't even that bad, second one though...
The first movie is amazing
Say what you will about the movies, but the "Slade's Last Ride" scene with the two Ghost Riders in the first film got me so hyped as a kid!
it's so funny that he uses his last bit of Rider power to just.... ride?
Its so funny that you so obviously WANT to hate every possible aspect you can come up with. It's ridiculous.
Sam Elliott nailed that role! There is an interview with one of the artists and he said he had imagined Sam Elliot as the caretaker!
@@zsoltbartus169 This.
the theater erupted. all this tonedeaf retcon bullshit. you weren't there. this's a shit script.
The first Ghost Rider worked for me (mainly cause Nic Cage was so fun playing the character), it was just the villains who were lackluster.
It took me a while to realize but in the first movie the minor villains he fights are earth, water, and wind. With Ghost Rider being fire.
@ArchAnjell they were almost written like Mr Freeze from Batman and Robin. The wind guy had like no lines other then "You cant catch the wind" and I don't think the earth or water guy even spoke lmao
@@PricefieldPunk Yeah, i think they have the same problem of spider man 3 and amazing spiderman 2. Trying to cramp too many villain into a movie make all of them plain af. And the final boss fight is such a big letdown also doesn't help.
They ruined THE FUCKING SEQUEL by casting someone else other than Peter Fonda as Mephistopholes.
Blackheart never actually being Blackheart was lame. Like, I know he sometimes has a human-esque form in the comics but that's not what would be interesting to see on a screen.
One thing you can’t say they did wrong was the look of Ghost Rider man looked awesome
I'll give the 2 films this: They may be terrible but they both have Nicolas Cage being Nicolas Cage and that is GLORIOUS!
Bruh I really liked both movies just for the fact ghost rider is live action it could of been better but I watched this as a kid
The movie was made worse through Cage. Cage is not an action hero, no matter how hard they try.
@@ChadDoebelin True but he was fun to watch.
@@ChadDoebelin He has done a lot of action and adventure films before tho.
@@ChadDoebelin He was kind of in Con Air and Face-off 🤔.
The first ghost rider movie will always be good in my eyes no matter how bad it was
I honestly think the only bad part was the ending.
@@wolfgangfegelein2450what’s wrong with the ending?
@@ninjanibba4259 I thought it sucked that the caretaker was a Ghost Rider just to travel with GR and then faded away instead of helping. Wha..? What a waste of a really cool looking transformation.
@@cheeseburger12 he couldn’t help, he didn’t have enough power
@ The story giving him just enough power to transform and do nothing is lame.
And here's an idea, how about he rides with GR's motorcycle to where they were going and then use the last amount of his power to do something useful.
In my opinion, having it in the story just created massive disappointment it would have been better to not have it in the story at all.
The first one is a gem from my youth lol
me too
Same, I still love rewatching it
Same bro
Ghost Rider is a guilty pleasure of mine. Ghost Rider if he joins the MCU needs the writers and the makers of the film to take the lore seriously. This is how Guardians Of The Galaxy did not flop
Same for me. This movie was how I learned about Ghost Rider and he immediately became one of my favorite Marvel characters.
Ghost rider is already in MCU in Agents of Shield
@@hexagonshorts2186 One of my favorite parts of that show
6:26- Seriously, while I didn't keep up much with Agents of SHIELD, implementing Ghost Rider was one of the best decisions that it made.
Only got canned due to Disney plus being launched around COVID time, the series was all but ready to begin filming before they cut it
Agents of SHIELD was almost masterpiece-level, with absolutely brilliant writing and acting, but met with ridiculous expectations, not to mention that CA:WS's Fall of SHIELD plot was ordered by Feige clearly to fk woth the show.
The 5th season was already supposed to be the last - they ended that one with a pretty fine closure because the continuation was not likely at all.
Agreed. The Robbie Reyes Ghost Rider was positively terrifying.
@@zsoltbartus169I stopped watching around Season 4. I thought that was a good place to stop. That season was peak with how much they covered. Even did a better version of Secret Invasion with LMDs instead.
@@zsoltbartus169 what are you talking about.. CAWS sent the show to soaring heights with creative writing. the hydra/shield dynamic was so fireeeee
the show weaved in and out of the movies all the way through to the 6th season. the last being a present for all the AOS fans that stayed to watch.
I really enjoyed the AoS Robbie Reyes/Ghost Rider treatment. Thought he did a great job and would not be upset to see him as the big screen Ghost Rider.
I think Gabriel Luna portrayal as the Ghost Rider in Agents of Shield is the best incarnation of the character yet and probably the reason he played The Terminator in Dark Fate.
Robbie Reyes ghost Rider on agents of shield was incredible. First and foremost anything that went up against him was beat down with Little to know actual resistance. So you knew when he showed up a butt weapon was about to follow and then the characterization of Robbie made you care about him.
Impossible? I disagree, the first movie is a childhood gem to me lol, but yes the second movie is completely trash
Yup
I want a rated R Ghost Rider movie thats like evil dead meets mad max
I dont care it wasnt accurate or anything
Nick Cage being Ghost Rider is freakin awesome
Honestly if ghost rider got the blade treatment he could've been an og icon
TOTALLY
@@NerdstalgicI thought you said its impossible. Would you fkin DECIDE then?
The “scraping at the door scene “ always kills me🤣🤣
He sounds like Sam Kinnison saying those lines.
Saying that Agent's of Shield's ghost rider failed to impress is such a clickbait take... especially since you praised it...
They gotta get paid
Yup. The whole channel became so disgustingly pathetic and ridiculous, its just a pain in the @ss now.
AVI ARAD has ruined so far...
* Borderlands
* Kraven The Hunter
* Daredevil (2003)
* The Punisher (2004)
* Elektra (2005)
* Fantastic Four (2005)
* X-Men: The Last Stand
* Spider-Man 3
* Bratz (2007)
* Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
* The Amazing Spider-Man 2
* Ghost in the Shell (2017)
* Venom: Let There Be Carnage
* Uncharted (2022)
* Morbius
* Venom: The Last Dance
And now he's gonna ruin...
* Legend of Zelda
* Naruto
As long as Arad lives, there's no hope
Wait a min... Naruto?
that's a long list of shitty movies
Basically the Aquafina of producers.
@@rajK29_ it's confirmed they will direct the LA adaptation of Naruto and The Legend of Zelda so... Yeah. Real hopes for both movies...
The man is still mad that Kevin Fagie was chosen over him by Alan Horn for Marvel is just kind of made him to only do this for money I guess
5:12 scraping at the door SCRAPING AT THE DOOR😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I cried😂😂😂😂😂😂
I started the video hoping that clip would make the cut
that whole 4th season of AoS was top tier television (probably its best season, honestly) even if they only had Robbie in the first half of it (and then a surprise appearance in the season finale).
gabriel's iteration of ghost rider and his performance were so solid, there was actually a petition going around to make him the MCU's ghost rider.
not to mention that his version of ghost rider and gabriel himself could have been amazing representation for the latino community if they'd let the expansion project happen, and it sucks that we'll probably never see his ghost rider again.
I actually never went past firts few episodes of sn5..i tried and i just couldnt take in all that aliens-into the future-madness so..can i skip onto sn6 without a plot hole? Help me out here
I love Ghost Rider films
they are best actions
but as comic book fan, I agree with Nicholas Cage
“Had ‘Ghost Rider’ been made in R-rated format, the way they had the guts to do with ‘Deadpool,’ and they did it again today, I’m fairly certain it would be enormously successful,” Cage told Yahoo! Entertainment.
Sam Raimi is the only director in the world that made masterpieces in both Marvel movies and Horror/supernatural movies. If Marvel gives him enough freedom (unlike Doc Strange 2) he could make another masterpiece
I have no idea what this title is about. I absolutely loved both movies. Nicholas Cage is a National Treasure! 😉
Is there a pun intended?
@youngcam7972 honestly no but i recognized it right after typing. I should have capitalized the N and T for a proper movie title. 😆
The effects for Ghost Rider goes so hard!! 🔥🔥🔥
I’ve always felt like they had a lot of the right ideas in place for the Ghost Rider movies. A lot of the action scenes in them can actually be pretty exhilarating. The main problem was that the creators couldn’t decide whether the movies were supposed to be cartoonish or serious. They should’ve either made it dark and/or featuring black deadpan comedy (think Deadpool without the meta humor) or exaggeratedly over the top like in “The Mask.” It failed when it couldn’t find the right balance between the two tones. And yes, I totally agree that Nick Cage wasn’t the right fit for the title role. He just came off as awkward and unsure of what exactly he was supposed to be doing.
The first Ghost Rider is filmed in Melbourne, Australia. Hence why you see Rebel Wilson as the interviewee. My aunt's brother is one of Johnny Blaze's pit crew, seen in the first 5 minutes.
Wouldn't your aunt's brother be your uncle?
@@DocAlexandrite Aunt by marriage (she married my uncle)
@@snowyalice OH. So he's an Aunt-Man?
OH, I also loved Agents of SHIELD and their Rider. The Hell Charger was so cool! And I loved how Coulson and Robbie had a kinship over their cars. At least, I felt they did.
It almost seems like Cage AND ONLY Cage is uncomfortable with his character. I know he's a fan of Ghost Rider but it seems like the script was written out of wack for him. There are parts where it seems like Cage is lost in himself and doesn't know what to say next. I don't quite understand that.
True. He does a good job tho but yeah
@@chasehedges6775 good job? You think that's good acting?
Not sure if this helps. I used to track news of GRSOV back then leading to its release. There was a video of Cage yelling at a producer at a European nightclub, likely about his pay or involvement in the film that was posted online. Not sure if it’s still around, but looking back, it seemed that Cage was getting short handed while working on the film which is why he passed on wanting to do a sequel, and possibly, passed on appearing in Deadpool and Wolverine. Being Ghost Rider wasn’t doing Cage any favors.
The first movie was amazing. Glad I got to see it in theaters as a kid
If anything, it seems like they don't want to put forth the minimal effort with a proper Ghost Rider adaptation. He's a truly badass character with many dope interpretations, and while Johnny Cage is the most iconic version I loved Robbie Reyes in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Gabriel Luna crushed it.
It is far from impossible, Agents did it on a fairly small budget. All he needs is a bigger budget and Marvel in creative control.
That first film is just fun. And Robbie Reyes on Agents of Shield was fantastic as well. Personally, I've always thought Nic Cage's Ghost Rider was the same one we see in Robbie's flashback.
Ghost Rider does the penance stare to common thugs in the comics all the time. How is it a disappointment that the movie was comic-accurate in that regard? smh
A Ghost Rider horror movie would be cool, but Disney is allergic to the idea.
Short Answer: Good writing and a big budget spent on the right things + enough time for people to work on the project + people who really care about the project = good movie/product
I want a proper Dan Ketch movie. He's the most popular version of Ghost Rider and the character that made Ghost Rider a badass. The leather, spikes, chain, Penance Stare; that all came from GR Vol. 2.
1st movie was good, so I don't get the hate. Sure the graphics isn't that good overtime, but during the time it was cool, actually the flaming skull transition was great
As always a good video... doesn't mean that I agree with everything.
I love Ghost Rider, but I don't care about the comics or Agents of Shield. I grew up as a child with Ghost Rider, Nicolas Cages' Ghost Rider and I never wanted more except more Ghost Rider with Nic Cage.
Damn was I hyped when Ghost Rider 2 it got announced. I openly admit, it was a bit of a let down, but I also learned to love the sequel over the years with all it's flaws... I mean... how could I not? Nicolas Cages' Ghost Rider was my favorite movie as a child, I saw it countless times, I`m STILL fluent with every line and today? Today it's still in my top 10 movies.
I wouldn't sell my soul for another Ghost Rider, I would sell my soul to the devil himself without second thoughts or any regret in the aftermath for just one more Ghost Rider movie with Nicolas Cage as Jhonny Blaze.
Creature Commandos show already how fucking badass could be the fight scenes and powers of a skull on fire, just give us that on live action with stunning visuals and horror and you got an academy award nominee horror movie, just look at the substance and nosferatu.
Never knew the first Ghost Rider movie was mid, I loved that movie as a kid
It’s strange that he would channel Elvis, considering his marriage to Lisa Marie
I wont lie to you now, i didnt know Rebel Wilson was in Ghost Rider till watching this video
0:25. Nah! We not just gonna lump the Agents of SHIELD Robbie Reyes version in with the other two. That version and storyline was really good
Agreed i loved this adaptation
0:26 3? I only remember 2.
The third was in reference to the Agents of Shield TV show.
@yvngdende Makes sense because I never watched Agents of Shield. I was only familiar with the 2 Nicholas Cage movies.
I only remember the first😂
1:57 HOT OFF THE SUCESS OF DAREDEVIL??? surely you're joking
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He didn't after the brilliant, well made, piece of art that is daredevil. He said success. Which it was a financial success as well as a a great example of combined marketing. The soundtrack was very popular. That movie is basically why evanescence took off.
Budget: $78M
Worldwide Box Office: $179M
Pre-MCU those numbers were considered amazing for B-tier unknown comic book character adaptations.
The key is to NEVER take these movies seriously. I thought the Nick Cage Rider was just a fun little romp.
They got him fairly right in Agents of Shield
I think a similar "horror-first + super-hero later" suggestion should be followed if Spawn were to become part of the MCU
I love Ghost Rider in agents of shield its a great show man
I liked the first one, but “Spirit of Vengeance” left me cold (so to speak). 🥶
7:51 i’d argue it did work. The film was insane and maddening and I remember it more than most marvel films.
Because nostalgia glasses are a thing. I was a kid when this shit was on and i already thought it was awful. A couple of cool scenes don't make a movie
@ oh boy, I watched it at 24.
But I must admit I’m biased : I love the director’s work and am more interested in energy than story in that kind of film.
OK now in 3:50 that a just dumbass sentences how else she should react she got stood up when she of younger and also got stood up when she is older by the same person your bound to feel insecure no matter how successful you are
The first one had its major issues but I'd be lying if I said it wasn't a big deal when I was in school. Everyone I knew talked about it along with the first Transformers movie.
I wish we saw more of Gabriel Luna’s portrayal of Ghost Rider in the MCU.
4th season of AOS was hype.
I absolutely LOVED the Ghost Rider in Agents of Shield, I really hope that there will be a show about him some day that retains that vibe at a higher budget
the robbie reyes in shield was so good. it's a shame they didn't use it more
Ghost Rider and Catwoman are my guilty pleasures. I unironically love both of them and have watched them repeatedly. I would watch them over most MCU movies anyday.
The second movie did one thing right the CGI and visual effects. It looks so damn cool
Nicholas Cage was good for the part
Great review.. you trully have some great ideas and advice....congratulations
Did the first movie entertain me? If yes, then it got it right.
Did Nicholas Cage entertain me? If yes, he got it right.
“The sun does not rise in hell, goddess.”
My favorite Ghost Rider quote.
This is a case, when a dub makes a movie better. I watched the first movie dubbed as a kid, so I simply didn't hear Cage's fake southern accent.
ghost rider is like boba fett. he is a cool side character where the less we know about him the cooler he is. there is not enough meat on the bone to have his own solo movie
This is an extremely important take in today's superhero movie pandemic. Not everyone needs to be the star of the show. You need secondary characters. There is a reason why some heroes are a lot more popular than others, other than marketing.
The mcu was a lot more organized when you had iron man, Thor and captain America at the front, with black widow, hawkeye, hulk etc taking a backseat. Sure hulk can lead a movie (I think ghost rider too) but he doesn't need to. And you have to compromise and make choices that make something good entertainment and a good film.
Another example, maybe the wolverine was too big in the 2000s movies, but it's what worked for the story. Maybe rogue, storm, iceman etc should've been bigger but they work FINE in support.
Now they're making movies for every comic hero ever and wondering why it flops.
You are so wrong.
NIC CAGE IS JOHNNY BLAZE
The Look of Ghost Rider in the Second Movie is perfect. Absolutely Perfect.
Loved Sam Elliott as Carter Slade
A lot of these superheros or antiheros we get is they're written so incredibly powerful that when they hit the screen, they have to be nerfed massively to even have a movie.
And I mean you want to know why it failed? The guy "hot off of the success of Daredevil" ---yeah right there
the word "success" was doing some heavy lifting in that sentence 😂
Ghost Rider is a character with immense cinematic potential, yet previous live-action adaptations have struggled to fully realize what makes him so compelling. While Nicolas Cage is a talented actor and a passionate fan of Ghost Rider, he wasn’t the right choice for Johnny Blaze. His age at the time, combined with an inconsistent Southern accent and over-the-top mannerisms, made his portrayal feel more like a quirky interpretation rather than the tormented antihero that fans know from the comics. Cage’s performance, while entertaining in its own way, ultimately contributed to the films’ identity crisis, as they failed to decide whether they wanted to be dark supernatural thrillers or campy action flicks.
That being said, the Ghost Rider films weren’t without merit. Spirit of Vengeance had moments of impressive visual flair, such as the sequence where Ghost Rider takes control of a massive land excavator, showcasing his supernatural abilities in an inventive way. The film also attempted to lean into darker, grittier horror elements, which fit the character far better than the overly polished and inconsistent tone of the first movie. However, both films suffered from a clash of tones-switching between horror, action, and even comedy-making it difficult for audiences to fully invest in the world of Ghost Rider. The character thrives in a setting that embraces supernatural horror with a heavy-metal edge, similar to The Crow or Blade. A proper Ghost Rider film should be R-rated, allowing for the full extent of the character’s vengeance-fueled brutality while maintaining a serious, atmospheric approach.
For a successful reboot, the film needs the right combination of an actor who can embody Johnny Blaze’s tortured yet rebellious nature and a director who is passionate about the character’s mythos. Some strong candidates for Johnny Blaze could include Norman Reedus, whose rugged, road-worn demeanor perfectly matches the character; Garrett Hedlund, who has the right mix of charm and intensity; Charlie Hunnam, who could bring both grit and emotional depth; or even Jensen Ackles, who has long been fan-cast for the role and could deliver the perfect mix of swagger and darkness.
As for directors, the ideal choice would be someone who understands horror-action filmmaking and can bring a strong visual style to the project. Scott Derrickson (Doctor Strange, Sinister) has a background in both horror and comic book films, making him an excellent fit. Fede Álvarez (Evil Dead, Don't Breathe) could bring a more visceral, tension-driven approach. Robert Rodriguez (Desperado, Planet Terror) could embrace the grindhouse aesthetic that suits Ghost Rider’s outlaw nature. Even Leigh Whannell (Upgrade, The Invisible Man) could craft a grounded yet intense take on the character.
Beyond Ghost Rider, studios should take more risks on lower-budget horror-driven projects in general. Films like The First Blade, Logan, and Joker have proven that superhero stories don’t always need massive budgets to be successful. A well-crafted Ghost Rider film doesn’t need excessive CGI or spectacle-it needs a compelling story, great direction, and a commitment to the supernatural horror elements that define the character. If handled correctly, Ghost Rider could finally get the movie franchise he deserves and become a standout figure in Marvel’s darker, more mature storytelling.
I'd love to see a modern take with the Ghost Rider. I think the character has so much potential for an exploration into themes of faith, guilt, and redemption. Combine those elements with supernatural horror and action. That's a winning combo by itself. I'd love to see Guillermo del Toro do a take. He finds humanity in every "monster" or outcast.
As for casting, my top choices would be Austin Butler, Jeremy Allen White, Christopher Abbott (a more seasoned Ghost Rider), and Charles Melton - all actors more than capable of portraying the pain of a curse while struggling to retaining their humanity. Hopefully, whatever creative team does bring another Ghost Rider adaptation to fruition continues to bring respect for the source material and goes all in for some solid horror action
Think the other big issue with Ghose Rider is that well he is overpowered, the moment he transforms he is immortal, can possess anything and instantly kill everyone and everything… pretty hard to make a feature length movie, let alone a standalone franchise on TV with that premise.
The first movie was just goofy for all the reasons outlined. Although it had its problems, I have a special place for Spirit of Vengeance because of the visuals, and because the premise of the story was a big improvement. Also, having the rider in your brain trying to get out is probably going to turn you into Nic Cage, so I didn't mind the performance.
I can't tell you how many times I tried to draw ghost rider back in grade 6 after watching Ghost rider 1
Holding on to a motorcycle that's going at least 35mph, with rollerblades on your feet without a helmet is insanely dangerous.
I didn't even know that there was a second movie to this but I was talking with one of my buddies recently and one of the ideas I had thrown to him was that they need to make a Ghost Rider, blade and Deadpool crossover. I think that would be badass
Robbie Reyes getting the love he deserves over Nic Cage's version was not on my 2025 bingo card. Everyone gassing the 2000's era of super hero movies seriously needs to go back and watch how F tier they were. They had their moments, but they DO NOT HOLD UP. Nostalgia blindness is so weird for its hold over people who can't let go and enjoy the new.
Give Gabriel Luna his show, and put him on the big screen where he belongs.
I know it didn’t really follow the comics, but Gabriel Luna’s iteration deserves more credit.
I wanted the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. version of Ghost Rider to be a thing in the MCU, I didn't care of the theatrical version at all. They turned one of my favorite comic book characters into a comical character.
Ghost Rider is my favourite film of all time, I really fell in love with the character because of Nicholas Cage, man one of the best transformation sequence in modern cinema history, I really wanted him in Deadpool & Wolverine, but sadly he wasn't in the movie, both the Ghost Riders should come back for one more time 🔥
Well if you give ghost rider to people who understands the character and wants to make the right version of him then it'll work
If only life was this simple
The first one will always be a gem 🎉
Honestly, after how great the Werewolf By Night Special Presentation was, I'd say that's the best place and way to do Ghost Rider. Do self-contained specials like the Werewolf by Night for the horror/supernatural characters and lead up to a Legion of Monsters special that brings them all together
The reason it is "impossible" to get Ghost Rider right is because he is at heart a cool horror street level character that is way too powerful to be a street level character. It is difficult to think that he is ever in danger.
Any hero must have a journey... The ghost rider be like: "Mom, look! I found a funny superpower... for no reason. Cool, huh?"😅
AoS Ghost Rider/Robbie Reyes was great! Part of me wishes they had more Robbie in the later seasons, but they had a lot of other cool plotlines so I'm happy with what we got
Hey hey hey hey - I love both of the Ghost Rider movies. They are terrible and WONDERFUL.
Hell yes
I've seen the first one three times. I enjoyed the quirky aspects -- in my youth, comics did NOT aspire to be Shakespeare, they were just fun.
damn shame too cuz Ghost Rider is one of my favorite superheroes. hopefully they give him some justice soon
Fun Fact, the director of the first movie went to my alma mater, CSU LB, and held the West Coast premiere there and I got to go. You forgot the best part of the 2nd movie though, the Twinkie scene!
It's one of my favorite characters, but it's so hard to portray in movies.
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You know that noise Lurch from Addams Family makes when he is displeased, that
This makes Nic Cage technically an MCU actor then.
I don't think his version of Cage has been canonically referenced in the MCU
Nicolas Cage first Ghost rider is my one of the favourite for me Ghost rider is the coolest superhero ever
I think it's better to make him a secondary character first then build a momentum for him to shine.
call me crazy but i still adore the 2 Ghost Rider movies (because of Nicolas Cage’s wild behaviour and i love the idea of Ghost Rider even though i think the concept was little bit cliche)
Never knew first ghost rider movie is considered average... I had been in belief that it was widely appreciated and loved. 😢
as an artist and a motorcycle rider, i always avoid the flame, skull, and chain aesthetic. it feels too generic. but man the first movie had so much aura that i started to accept it. especially the shot when he ignited the chains while staring down the air demon