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Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011)
Not your average "superhero" film
I'm gonna start of by saying a few points. 1- this movie is not a sequel. It does not follow the same set-up as 2007's Ghost Rider. 2- Ghost Rider is not a superhero. He's a possessed stunt biker. 3- The movie was inspired by one specific Ghost Rider comic series: The Road To Damnation. It's dark and crazy.
That being said, this movie lives up to my expectations. It doesn't have an eye-catching plot or relatable characters. The acting isn't award-winning, either. But it entertains. And it's fun. I honestly had a smile on my face half the time. The whole thing is just crazy! And the directors were going for a more realistic look with GR's overall look. This is why his skull is charred, the smoke is everywhere, and the jacket is burnt and bubbling. And it gives him a cool edge. The actual demon's backstory is explained more, which is a plus. And the demon acts... Strange, to say the least. Without spoiling too much, he seems to enjoy toying with victims before he sucks out they're souls. And he'll eat anyone's souls. Even if the worst you've ever done is pirate a song, he'll get anyone who's sinned. Which makes him seem more dangerous.
The bad things about this movie: It's too short. There could be a bit more action. And some of the special effects were kinda... Out of place. And the movie wasn't R-rated, like it's meant to be. The movie still isn't for everyone. But overall, the movie was entertaining. I give it an 8/10. I recommend not seeing the 3-D like I did. Sure, it's cool on some parts, but the camera moves too shaky at times, and it kinda hurts your head.