saynomore Wrote:I saw the movie last night. Was very pleased with the effects, but thought that Nick Cage couldn't decide to play the role for laughs or tears. I've followed the Ghost Rider comic book series ever since it was a Western story (and I was glad to see that the movie played homage to the original Ghost Rider--only wish they had used his original white glow-in-the-dark get-up instead of the flames). It wasn't Spiderman, but it was better than The Hulk, Daredevil, and FF.
Now that they've got the origin of GR out of the way, I hope to see some villains worthy of the Rider.
AC
P.S. Johnny Depp originally wanted this role, but passed on it. He could have given the Johnny Blaze character the edge it needed to match his fiery counterpart.
Bluesman Mike Lindner Wrote:Johnny Depp would have been =perfect=, but maybe the project was a little too low-rent for him these days. Worth seeing in the the-a-ter, or wait for the video to rent?
saynomore Wrote:Theater for fans of the Marvel character, or if you'd like to see the original and new Ghost Rider blazing through the desert to the song, Ghost Riders in the Sky.
Non-fans, wait for the rental.
AC
P.S. Has there ever been a bad version of Ghost Riders in the Sky? Nahh.
Bluesman Mike Lindner Wrote:Dadburnit, did something wrong and had to get back on the board at me cafe. Anyway, I liked GHOST RIDER (the books)=a lot=. But sometimes if the movie version is foul, it's a mockery of a fine book. (Calling the creators of the FF movie!)
And while I have never heard a poor version of GHOST RIDERS IN THE SKY, I can imagine one. Let's say the Dead Kennedys did it...:eek:
Britfan Wrote:Well they did justice to Viva Las Vegas - so I reckon they could manage Ghost Rider
I'd vote to use the Sisters of Mercy version tho' I love that version
Bluesman Mike Lindner Wrote:Yow! Dave! The whole point about the DKs is they =hate= America. A pitiful crew. Their version of VIVA LAS VAGAS was sad indeed...none of the =fun= and the =rock and roll= spirit Elvis brought to it.
But then, Elvis was never sued by his bandmates, was he? For ripping them off?
Britfan Wrote:I rate Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegatables as one of my favorite albums of all time
politics / hate of America aside, the DKs are part of the sound track of my student days
saynomore Wrote:I saw the movie last night. Was very pleased with the effects, but thought that Nick Cage couldn't decide to play the role for laughs or tears. I've followed the Ghost Rider comic book series ever since it was a Western story (and I was glad to see that the movie played homage to the original Ghost Rider--only wish they had used his original white glow-in-the-dark get-up instead of the flames).
Quote:It wasn't Spiderman, but it was better than The Hulk, Daredevil, and FF.
Quote:Now that they've got the origin of GR out of the way, I hope to see some villains worthy of the Rider.
AC