Superhero=Super Horrible

Okay so we've all seen one. A horrible sequel that makes us feel like our eyes should be bleeding for a wide variety of reasons. And what foul offal did I have the unfortunate displeasure of watching, you may ask?

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance.

Now I absolutely loved the first Ghost Rider with it's amazing special effects, well-accomplished plot-line, and the rather surprising resurrection of Nicholas Cage's career. I'm sorry to say that this film not only had none of that, but it had nothing to offer whatsoever. Allow me to dissect this:

1. Plotline
     So the main idea of this story is that the devil once again plays "Let's Make a Deal" and a random human girl by the name of Nadya gives birth to what is supposed to be his evil spawn (or the devil manifest in human form....this movie is a bit poor at explaining which one). First off, didn't the devil learn the first time that this is....shall we say a stupid idea? Second off, what exactly does this have to do with the plot-line of the first movie? Abso-stinking-loutely nothing.

2. The Introduction of New Characters
      You would think that in making a sequel one would do a better job of explaining the who's-who of new demons, and humans, and people oh my, but this movie is chock full of people whom quite frankly are little more than placement holders. A five minute blurb introduces no less than five of the characters that seem to be central to this film, and the entire time it leaves you wondering, "Who the hell are you again?" At least other superhero movies give you a ten-minute back story full of emo-esque angst when introducing a newbie.

3. The atrocious acting skills of......well, everyone
        The acting in here is quite similar to watching a group of five year olds playing pretend, but without the cuteness that makes you go awwwwwww. Nicholas Cage being the primary example of this goes from being the superhero who kicks arse yet has a soul of goodness to a deranged horrible imitation of the joker in a leather jacket with a skull for a head. Yes, I'm serious. Everyone else just kind of has cheesy one liners and moves around like a zombie, while Mr. Cage randomly breaks out into manic laughter.


Quite frankly, just about any movie pertaining to superhero's would be better than this, even Elektra. But then again, if you're looking to waste two semi-precious hours of your life or have a desire to laugh so hard your stomach hurts, then please, by all means watch away.