2007: Ghost Rider

Eva Mendes does her best as Roxanne, Johnny’s lost love, but the script gives her nothing to do except wait to be rescued. There’s zero chemistry, and their dialogue feels like a first draft. You’ll find yourself skipping ahead to the next skull-faced rampage.

Pour a drink, gather some friends, and prepare for a hellfire of early-2000s nostalgia. Just don’t think too hard about the jelly beans. ghost rider 2007

The film knows its hero is a biker. The highway chase scenes are chaotic and fun, and the climactic ride up the side of a building? Ridiculous. But in the best way. If you like practical bike stunts mixed with over-the-top CGI, you’ll find a lot to enjoy. Eva Mendes does her best as Roxanne, Johnny’s