Imaginary Diva and I saw the Ghost Rider movie over the weekend.   From the vengance filled antics to the whip-like chains, we both got our money’s worth.

If you go to see a movie about a biker with a flaming skull, throw your rationality out of the window.  Think about it.  Any movie based on a comic book character should not be taken very seriously.  In fact, most people who read comic books are middle-aged men who refuse to grow up.

Ghost Rider is all about superpowers, theologies and lots of flames.  The plot is similar to most Comic book flicks, where a normal human being discovers supernatural powers to help save the world.  Yes, the entire movie may seem cheesy and over-the-top but it was never intended for people who enjoy watching chick flicks like “Bridget Jones Diary” or “The Lake House”.  This high budget production is for testosterone freaks who like their movies filled with action sequences, special effects and hot tamales (aka. Eva Mendes).

As Johnny Blaze, Nicholas Cage brings out his quirky stature when he transforms into the bounty hunter of souls.  It should come to no surprise that Cage finally took a role based on a comic book hero.  In fact, his love for comic books has gone so far by naming his son after Superman (Kal-El).

Overall, Ghost Rider is an entertaining movie with cool special effects and interesting characters.  If you want escapism and fantasy, this movie will take you on a wild ride through hell and back.  It’s stupid fun without a lot of thinking.