That up above is the final one-sheet for Ghost Rider 2: Spirit of Vengeance, the new Nic Cage adventure driven by Neveldine/Taylor. I’ve excitedly covered the trailer and some of the other fun promotional things the studio has done, but now the film is out in the wild (to some extent) as it’s been seen by the select group of BNAT attendees.
Unfortunately the response has not been quite what I was hoping to hear, with reactions ranging from outright hatred to mild satisfaction. Considering the conditions of BNAT (an uninterrupted 24 hour movie marathon packed into one big theater) it’s always wise to assume responses are a little more heightened than they might otherwise be, but it’s safe to say that nobody is raving (Indiewire does a decent job collecting some responses, though they missed Fred Topel’s more generous thoughts). I’m still eager to see if it at least manages to set itself apart from other superhero movies rolling out these days, as aside from a select few films, I really feel like the genre is in a rut and could use some fresh perspectives. I’ll give my time of day to anyone who tries…
The film doesn’t hit till February, and I don’t know how locked and complete the BNAT cut was, but we’ll bring you our own thoughts as soon as we get eyeballs on it.
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(poster via Collider)
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Is anyone honestly surprised that this apparently sucks? The first movie is a piece of shit, Nic Cage has been on a pain train of shit movies for a while now, and Neveldine/Taylor are hacks on a Uwe Boll level. If you think the Crank movies are good, chances are you’re a bit soft in the head.
Renn Brown, That is an…Awe-Inspiring Poster for Ghost Rider Spirit Of Vengeance! I cannot wait to see the Sequel to GR.
Unfortunately the ‘comic’ book crowd are the most conservative audience in the world.
Considering the amount of retellings/reinterpretations/repackagings/multiple variants that occur continually in the US comic universes, this is the comic business model slavish fans are always willing to pay money for and accept.
Why should it be different for the equivalent films if the audience is willing to pay for it?
Some of us may not like it but this is the market model most ‘paying’ fans willingly supported for decades, it’s hypocritical for them to complain when it’s carried over into the films.
He who pays the piper…calls the tune.
It’s a pity if Neveldine & Taylor haven’t fucked some new life into this but maybe they did and the crowd just don’t like it?
“Neveldine/Taylor are hacks on a Uwe Boll level.”
I’m not entirely sure if you’re being serious. We can certainly argue the quality of the Neveldine/Taylor catalogue, but if you’re honestly going to say that the Crank films are equal to an Uwe Boll film, then I’d have to ask if you know what you’re talking about.
I will reserve judgement until I see the thing for myself. This is one that has been on my radar for sometime, and the opinions of a select crowd of surly cynics won’t keep me away.
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