Last we heard, Columbia was in a tough spot with Ghost Rider 2– they have to get into production before this November to prevent the rights from lapsing, but their star will be tied up with his flagship National Treasure franchise. Heat Vision doesn’t have any answers on how the Nic Cage scenario is being solved (they say he’s still in negotiations), but they do know that Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor –the duo responsible for the 189 bugfuckingnut minutes of the Crank series– have been approached to handle Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance.
David Goyer’s script still remains the basis for the film (and he a producer), but there’s the chance the pair may rewrite the film (there’s no fucking way it’s crazy enough to suit their tastes, as is).
This is an example of pairing filmmakers to material in such a way that I really don’t care any more than I would have otherwise, but there’s at least the nagging sensation that something delightfully crazy could result. Ghost Rider benefited from its endearing central performance and effects that occasionally managed to be noteworthy (though often managed to be list-worthy), but was ultimately boring as shit, if not offensively so. If Neveldine and Taylor are able to inject any amount of their insane energy into the film, then there might be two worthwhile hours to result from this arrangement. It’s going to have to look a hell of a lot better than Gamer though.
Somehow Ghost Rider made $230 million dollars, so this has to happen. If they’re not going to take the obvious and natural road to success (secure Cage by letting him star and direct!) then they could do a lot worse than picking interestingly cheesy filmmakers, rather than a boring pile of bland to call the shots.
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Gamer wasn't good in general but that frenetic style made even quite straightforward turn-your-brain-off gun-fights unenjoyable. The Nascar/bike stunt fans who made Ghostrider popular are not going to like N&T's style at all. No idea why the style works so well for Crank, but it's no good for bringing in a mainstream audience to a mainstream franchise. Goyer should direct. He's boring enough.
Somehow GHOST RIDER made 230 Million dollars??? Maybe because the audience enjoyed it more than the internet film nerds that are simply too picky when it comes to their comicbook movies???
The first was a huge disappointment and Columbia wants to keep that tradition alive. Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor are a terrible choices to direct. "Crank" is a super-charged fluke. It's a fun movie but an irritating one. Look at their past two films. These two are no different than McG.
I still have no idea what happened in Crank 2, mainly because my mind was blown after watching it; anyways, should be interesting to see what those two can do with Ghost Rider 2; because my God, was the first one bad.
Using the word "fucking" a lot doesn't make your article more interesting. FYI.
"Ghost Rider benefited from its endearing central performance…" Um, what? These guys need to make a prequel starring the Sam Elliot ghost rider and not worry about Cage.
"endearing central performance".
Yeah, that's a good one.
it amazes me the internet thinks that Neveldine and Taylor could make anything good..
It made 230 internationaly. It barely made it's budget back in the US.
@#2: Film Nerds are only ever about motivating early word-of-mouth, not final take. There aren't enough film nerds on the entire internet to make any single movie successful. All movies require some level of mainstream adoption to get over the line. That said, the article clearly states that this is an issue of retaining the rights to the character, not box office numbers. The studio can't afford Marvel taking the character away and doing better with it.
I loved Gamer. Like really really enjoyed it alot. Michael C. Hall the entire time, especially his dance sequence. The whole crazy fucked up Sims-world, Crank style. TERRY CREWS. Seriously, one of the most enjoyable movies of last year. They have a very signature style and approach, and I can see why people wouldn't like it, but it's new and fun and they've made it work 3 for 3.
they are a couple of dicks that got lucky. nothing more than that. otherwise they would be asking if you want fries with that.
Nope – completely wrong approach. No frenetic bullshit action sequences. Think horror – my God, GR's entire origin is wrapped in Satanism. Get someone like Guillermo del Toro (he wouldn't be available, but find someone similar) or, if these assholes are hellbent on delivering action sequences, find a Sam Raimi-type who delivers the fast paced stuff and the horror.
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