Marvel-man Mark Steven Johnson, who wrote and directed DAREDEVIL (2003) and scripted ELEKTRA (2005), continues to demonstrate the wrong way to make comic-book movies: Make sure special effects overwhelm the characters, let campy mannerisms go unchecked and be sure dialogue is declaimed rather than spoken.
Teenaged Johnny Blaze (Matt Long) sold his soul to Mephistopheles (Peter Fonda) to save his father, veteran stunt biker Barton (Brett Cullen), from cancer. But, as the Devil does, Mephistopheles cooks the deal: He heals Barton overnight just so he can die during a dangerous stunt. The terrified Johnny hits the road in hopes of outrunning his destiny, leaving ...
Released:
2007
Rated:
PG-13
Length:
114 mins