Once intended as a feature for Johnny Depp; the long-germinating feature film adaptation of Marvel Comics' cult title Ghost Rider stars Nicolas Cage as motorcyclist Johnny Blaze; who transforms into a skull-faced angel of vengeance to battle the forces of evil. Though perhaps a bit too mature for the role; Cage brings a degree of humor to the outrageous proceedings; he's well matched by the Easy Rider himself Peter Fonda; amusingly cast as Mephistopheles; the demon with whom Blaze strikes a bargain to save his father; and in turn; causes his transformation into Ghost Rider. Wes Bentley is also fine as Blackheart; the rebellious offspring of Mephistopheles; and Blazes' chief opponent in the film. They're joined by a solid supporting cast which includes Donal Logue; Eva Mendes; and Sam Elliott; but their participation and a relentless barrage of CGI effects can't hide the fact that the story itself; though largely faithful to its comic origins; is rife with clich?d characterizations and glum B-movie dialogue. Fans of the venerable title may cry foul over this adaptation (as they did over helmer Mark Steven Johnson's previous comic-to-movie feature; Daredevil); but less stringent viewers may enjoy the fiery visuals and Cage's typically quirky performance. --Paul Gaita

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