GHOST RIDER: SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE (2011) Revisited - Awfully Good Movies 

That face he makes as he is transforming into Ghost Rider is classic and hilarious.

"Nic Cage is a Multiverse of Madness unto himself" had me creasing, spot on 😆

I've said for years that despite the overall quality of the film, no design will ever top Ghost Rider's look in SOV, and I still stand by that. I love the black skull and bubbling melted jacket combo. The thick black smoke he emitts from the flames is the icing on the cake for me. The MCU is gonna need to produce something special to make him look better than he did in this film.

I love the way SOV was filmed, in that manic batshit insane style. Very tone appropriate for the character

“Scraping at the door. Scraping at the doooooar!”

Hey Jesse! I never laughed so hard at an AGM episode. Cage is the gift that keeps on giving! 🤣🤣🤣

The best part in this movie is that Ghost Rider is pissing like a flame thrower and looking back with a smile.

I thought the Ghost Rider movies were guilty pleasures. They look pretty cool and Nicolas Cage was as crazy as ever. They just don't have alot of flame on them bones.

Nicolas Cage was my late mother’s favorite actor and she absolutely loved the Ghost Rider films just as much as I did, I know they did a lot of wrong in both films but they’re my favorite films that I had fun with. Also Avi Arad should leave because everything he touches *dies*, yes kinda like that funny scene in Fairly Oddparents.

I want this and all awfully good movie reviews to go on for 3 hours.

This movie is actually much better and more enjoyable than majority of MCU movies. It knows what it wants to be and knows how to be entertaining

Somebody freaking get this Man a cameo as ghost Rider in Marvel AND finally Superman in DC goddamn.

Why is the audio mix on these videos always so bloody aweful?

Thanks for turning the volume down for the narration and then cranking it up for other parts , almost giving me a F'n heart attack

It's about damn time!!! So glad you uploaded. You're reviews are my top 5 favorite things on yt and you introduced me to double toasted

This movie reminds me of my aunt that passed away from cancer because she took me to watch this randomly the weekend it released . The movie sucked but I was happy to see it.

I love ghost rider spirit of Vengeance it’s one of my biggest guilty pleasures

Christopher Lambert was in Southland Tales in 2007. That played in US theaters so the trivia about him not being in a theatrical film from 2000 to 2012 is wrong.

I like both ghost Rider movies I hope we get a 3rd ghost Rider movie with Nicholas Cage man

i don't even remember Elba was in the movie. the only things i remember: it was shot in Europe, Cage was saving a boy, the Devil was recast with Ciaran Hinds. none of the specific clips from the movie ring any bell 😅

Nicolas Cage is a true icon.

I really liked this film. It's insane and weird and entertaining as all hell. And the style and production are top notch for a film like this. It's pretty great.

I remember seeing this in theaters in middle school with my parents and I wanted to leave the theater lmao as much as I hate this movie the design for Ghost Rider is so badass in this movie

Yay! A new one again! And it’s Ghost Rider!

The unpopular opinion: 5 reasons why Sony loves Avi Arad and 5 reasons why fans despise Avi Arad.

15:00 to 15:06 See its references like this that are the reason I love this show so much.

Great video! I always love your videos!

Just an FYI, the audio for this video is extremely quiet. But other than that, a good video as always.

Also. Might I add. The production quality of this channel is quickly rivaling network television

At it's time ghost rider was beloved by most people

He Twinkie scene always cracks me up

Ghost Rider twisting in the air reminded me s music video called "Closer" from Nine inch nails rock band

I'm just saying, if Sony doesn't get rid of AVI ARAD You can bet their cinematic universe isn't gonna last long

This was the one and only movie I have ever walked out of. I walked out during morphing face motorcycle scene. This video about the movie was much better than the movie.

Nic Cage "career troubles"? I don't know, I think the Nic Cage that we've had for the last 5-8 years is probably absolute Peak Nic Cage. Mandy, Pig, Willy's Wonderland, Colour out of Space, and now Unbearable Weight.... Dude is on absolute fire.

This was just a fun film. People were way too hard on it.

To be honest I actually liked both the Ghost Rider and the spirit of vengeance mostly because most of the time it knows not to take itself too seriously,sh** gets real and very terrifying as soon as the Ghost Rider comes out in both movies coz it blends terrifying,badass and cool very very well

I preferred the fights in this more than the first as it wasn't 5 second fights with barely any fear behind them. I also love how, at the start, the rider needs a minute to get its energy back after being locked away for a while by Johnny hence why he's so still and takes his time with the first guy and can't handle the attack compared to later on in the film.

Dude, the editing on this AGM episode... *chef's kiss*

MAn these videos are so underrated wish they were more! Maybe there just not much awfully good movies there idk

imagine casting THE Nic Cage as Ghost Rider and not even having him perform as the character in the first movie

You are so good at these videos bro

So many actors that I love. A Comic Book character that I love. I even collected GR comics in the 90s. The Danny Ketch version. Yet, this happens. smh.

Your audio needs to be fixed. The narrator sounds really low and then you get this vid clips that are super loud! please fix this!

Did he just say... Cyber Monks? I'm in love with that visual!

"He's scraping at the door!"

Nadya:Danny’s The One Good Thing I Ever Did Man She’s A Very Dedicated Loving Mom

I think Lambert didn't need sword training because he's already skilled at sword

An Awfully Good review of a Nicolas Cage movie as Ghost Rider? What deal with the devil did Jesse sign?

There a few things, I like about (GHOST RIDER: SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE) movie; One of them is when close to the end of the movie, Johnny Blaze develops the ability, to tap into the suppressed power of (The Angel of Justice) & use it to keep a boy from dying. It shows in the movie when he tapped into that suppressed power, the color of GhostRider’s flames changes to the color blue.

I really enjoy this movie I know it’s not the best but can we agree ghost rider has the coolest design in this movie

Bonus points for anyone knows where the voice-over @21:44 is from. I'll give you a hint. It's a Peter Jackson movie.

Best JoBlo video ever!

Loved the green jelly in the background.

Great editing with video & clips, but can you please Normalize the audio. I re-listen to them while in my car, and holy crap, your voice has lower levels, so I turn it up and BAM! NIC CAGE BLOWS OUT MY SPEAKERS!!!!

I thought this was still better than the first one. Not saying much, but that’s what I think.

I totally forgot Carradine went out like a legend. But the first Ghost Rider was such a let down, i really don't even know why i gave Spirit of Vengance a chance, but i LOVED it since the first watch. It's like if Neveldine and Taylor watch the first one and said "we can do better than that pos" and they did! Lol their vision perfectly fits the Ghost Rider. Also, i just realized Cage is wearing a double rider in the first one and a racer in the second one, idk how i never noticed, oh well lol

i`m blasting my speakers and I can barely hear you I thin k you need to update your microphone but at the same time keep up the good workd and GOd bless

Wait combine Nicolas Cage and Johnny Blaze and…. OMG ITS MORTAL KOMBAT

Should we mention that, I believe Brian Taylor or nevaldine did a tv show. Called Happy!

I don’t think Ghost Rider NEEDS to be a hard R, but it helps

A detailed retrospective of "GHOST RIDER: SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE" (2011) sheds light on the sequel's pitfalls and missed opportunities, juxtaposed against its predecessor to analyze what could have propelled the franchise forward. Despite Nicolas Cage's reprisal of Johnny Blaze and Neveldine/Taylor's dynamic direction, the film struggled to captivate audiences and critics, attributed mainly to budget constraints, an ill-suited PG-13 rating, and perhaps a creative vision that didn't resonate with the character's darker aspects. **Good Aspects of Both Films:** - **Original "Ghost Rider" (2007):** The first film found commercial success and effectively captured the Ghost Rider's dark, supernatural essence. Its visual effects, particularly the flaming skull and bike, along with Cage's compelling performance, were visually striking. - **"Spirit of Vengeance":** Aimed to reinvigorate the franchise with Neveldine/Taylor's electrifying directorial style. Although its potential was not fully realized, the intent to inject fresh energy into the Ghost Rider saga was evident. **Areas for Improvement and Integration:** - **Narrative Depth:** Both films lacked substantial narrative depth. Integrating social commentary and exploring the human condition could have added layers of complexity, making the Ghost Rider's struggle more relatable. - **R-Rating:** Adopting an R-rating could have allowed for a more authentic depiction of the Ghost Rider universe, unshackling filmmakers to explore its darker, more violent elements freely. - **Adherence to Source Material with Innovation:** Maintaining fidelity to the comic books while innovatively adapting screen-unfriendly elements could have yielded a more cohesive and compelling cinematic experience. Recognizing and innovating upon what worked in the comics could have fortified the films' connection to their origins and audience expectations. **Potential for a Third Film:** The prospect of a third "Ghost Rider" film presents an opportunity to amalgamate the first two installments' strengths and lessons. A blend of visual spectacle and unrestrained storytelling, particularly under an R-rating, could authentically capture the Ghost Rider saga's raw intensity and moral complexity. Enriching the narrative with thoughtful social commentary and a creative yet faithful adaptation of the comics could deeply engage audiences, offering entertainment and intellectual stimulation. Both "Ghost Rider" films, despite their challenges, showcased the franchise's latent potential. A balanced approach that honors the source material's strengths, paired with bold storytelling and a dive into darker thematic territories, could significantly uplift the franchise's quality and impact in a third installment.

We bringin da noise! Separate men from da boys!. I always think of the Steven seagal video with that song

I’m the opposite to you. I thought the first Ghost Rider was the best and it’s what I’m modeling a story off of in a sense. The other to me was just too much, but this is all off personal preference.

Makes the first seem like a masterpiece

I like the ghost rider movies. Much better than recent MCU trash. Especially the first one

say what you will about this film, but the design of the Ghost Rider should've been the design from the start. the chared skull and bubbling tar jacket looked great. this Ghost Rider look deserved to be in a better film.

Despite having a very unusual and weird choreography of the movie, this movie was very cool

Great video. Except that your audio was much too low.

imo this is a quality video that's ruined by audio mixing which is all over the place - the difference in level between the voice over and the clips is wild

Directors like this really piss me off! Do they really think any of what they film actually looks good? If they can’t see the bad performances, cheesy scenes, and overall look and feel of their movies…. they shouldn’t be wasting everyones time and money in the first place!

one of the best written and edited JoBlo videos to date. the "no way home"-bit was absolutely genius. :D and yeah, this movie had lots of potential. for me Neveldine/Taylor were the perfect choice back then. i followed the production of this movie very closely and was absolutely devastated when i read about Sony's budget cuts and making it pg13. this clearly was not what Neveldine/Taylor signed up for and destroyed much of the vision they had for this project. up to this point it was a passion project for them. but it seems like, after the studio meddling, they've lost most of their passion and just wanted to put the production behind them as soon as possible. delivering a movie, that always seemed to be driving with the brakes on. the complete opposite of their former work. with the original vision this still might not have been a flawless movie, but it had the potential to become a cult hit. a few years later, the "Deadpool" movie delivered the perfect example of what Sony could have had if they weren't a bunch of cowardly hacks. greetings from germany :)

I don't really get the hate for this movie. It's a Nic Cage movie directed by the guys who did Crank. I got exactly what I expected: a completely bonkers movie, and I love it for what it is.

Nic Cage would be an interesting choice for Galaktus

I cringed through-out ALL of this. I'm sorry you went through this movie.

General public didn’t like this movie, personally I liked it, and the prequel, I think people just have it for Nicholas Cage, I love his movies, he was great in Drive Angry

Did you record this V/O from across the room? The audio quality from scene insert to your voice over is terrible. Check your quality before uploading... It's not hard to normalize the volume between cuts. I don't need to struggle to hear your voice, then get my ears blasted by inserts.

You need to turn up your volume on your mixing level. Can barely hear you.

Marvel should make a R rated Ghostrider movie.

Danny:Hey What If You Have To Pee While You’re On Fire?

Prior to this release Nicholas was riding the gravy train on biscuit wheels.

Yeah ☠️ this movie 🎬 is a little bit action cheese..but I love it 😀 way better than the first one! When I was a kid I loved reading 📚 the comic, sometimes you just have to be happy with what you got!!

Cage was a man possessed in this film

considered a thing? Jerrys a god damn Judge NOW!!

Was the Michael Keaton cameo bad? This was a year ago, so im sure you dont mean in the Flash. Havent been in a theater mood, sadly. And Nic Cage should ride this popularity wave to big money while it lasts.

Calypso, is that you?

Don't deny the omnipotence and omnipresence that is Steven Seagal.

Abrahulk Lincoln sound like an awesome idea for a new character. Lol.

Once again a very entertaining revisitation. But once again the VOLUME of the commentary is way too low. That is a constant problem I witnessed on this otherwise most enjoyable channel.

I knew Jerry Springer was a demon

Dude love this movie

The first one looks way better

Great video, always a pleasure hearing Jesse "Throwing Some" Shade roasting the bad movies we all know we secretly love! And an instant thumbs-up for the Steven Seagal diss, because fuck that guy.

Yeah,sounds about rite bruh...

Why tf does no one comment on the f'ing audio getting lower and lower!!??

Narrator Volume is really low on this video

Jesse, you're cool

21:34 those hitler memes never cease to amuse me xDD

I liked the first movie more...

Not even jesse on the channel lately