Ghost Rider

Nick Cage.
A flaming skull.
Motorcycle.
Need I say more?
But I will anyway. It seems somewhat odd this one comes out the week of Father's Day. Both the hero and villain have serious Daddy Issues.
I don't read comic books, excuse me, graphic novels. However, I do tend to enjoy movies based on comic book characters, such as Batman, Superman, etc. No, I have not rushed out to see Spidey 3.
Anyway, Ghost Rider aka Johnny Blaze has the traditional elements of comic book superhero. He tragically lost his father while young. He has a sidekick/mentor/keeper who guides him in his early use of his powers. He's made some bad decisions. And he's a lonely guy. Well, sort of. He does have a sometime girlfriend, who naturally is a reporter, a la Lois Lane.
As a theologian, I love the idea that GR makes the conscious choice to turn his curse/power into a gift for others. Without giving away too much, there is redemption, or at least the hope of it, in this movie.
Not to mention a flaming skull and one wickedly cool bike.