Apple TVGhost Rider (2007)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.3
Overview
In order to save his dying father, young stunt cyclist Johnny Blaze sells his soul to Mephistopheles and sadly parts from the pure-hearted Roxanne Simpson, the love of his life. Years later, Johnny's path crosses again with Roxanne, now a go-getting reporter, and also with Mephistopheles, who offers to release Johnny's soul if Johnny becomes the fabled, fiery 'Ghost Rider'.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Overview
In order to save his dying father, young stunt cyclist Johnny Blaze sells his soul to Mephistopheles and sadly parts from the pure-hearted Roxanne Simpson, the love of his life. Years later, Johnny's path crosses again with Roxanne, now a go-getting reporter, and also with Mephistopheles, who offers to release Johnny's soul if Johnny becomes the fabled, fiery 'Ghost Rider'.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's core conflict revolves around apolitical, supernatural good versus evil and personal sacrifice, with a solution centered on individual vigilante heroism rather than socio-political commentary.
The movie demonstrates explicit DEI through the casting of a Hispanic actress in the role of Roxanne Simpson, a character traditionally depicted as white in the source material. However, the narrative itself does not critique traditional identities or explicitly center DEI themes, focusing instead on a supernatural action plot.
Secondary
Roxanne Simpson, a character canonically depicted as white in the Marvel Comics source material, is portrayed by Eva Mendes, an actress of Cuban descent, in the film. This constitutes a race swap.
The film utilizes Christian theological concepts, such as the Devil (Mephistopheles), damnation, and redemption, as the literal foundation for its supernatural conflict. While the Devil is portrayed as unequivocally evil, this aligns with Christian doctrine, and the narrative ultimately champions the fight against evil and the defiance of demonic influence, aligning with core virtues.
The film "Ghost Rider" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on Johnny Blaze's transformation into the Ghost Rider and his relationship with Roxanne Simpson, without incorporating any elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film does not feature any female characters who engage in direct physical combat. The primary female character, Roxanne Simpson, is not involved in any action sequences or fights.
The film adapts established Marvel Comics characters such as Johnny Blaze, Roxanne Simpson, Mephistopheles, Blackheart, and Carter Slade. All these characters maintain their canonical gender from the source material in the 2007 movie adaptation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.3
5.6
Critic Ratings
2.8
3.5
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