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The impressively muscular chest of Tom Jane is the focal point of The Punisher, a movie based on a Marvel Comics superhero. Frank Castle (Jane, Deep Blue Sea) retires from the FBI, which means--as any moviegoer expects--that his family is toast. Howard Saint (John Travolta, Face/Off), a shady Florida businessman whose son was killed in Castle's last mission, orders a hit not only on Castle's wife and child, but also on his parents and a whole bunch of aunts, uncles, cousins, and so forth. The killers shoot Castle himself in the chest, but he inexplicably survives and--as any moviegoer expects--sets out to even the score. Implausibly, given his sometimes curious and roundabout methods, he succeeds. Also featuring Will Patton (Armageddon) as an oily thug, Laura Harring (Mulholland Drive) as Saint's fleshpot wife, and Rebecca Romijn-Stamos (X-Men) as a waitress with bad taste in men. --Bret Fetzer
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By muzbnice
Format:DVD
I have no idea what everyone on here is talking about. I have seen this @ the movies and have bought the DVD. Since have watched it many a times with friends and family. It is exactly what the punisher is supposed to be, it has well done. Don't watch this movie if you wanna see a bit of fighting and romance, like spiderman or something like that. It has its graphic scenes and thats what The Punisher has been about from day one.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I'll be the first to admit this was not the movie I was expecting to see. After all, any movie called The Punisher, well, one would expect to see PUNISHMENT. And while they do dish out a certain amount of revenge (sorry..."justice") it's not really what the movie is about. In my opinion, Frank Castle isn't even really "The Punisher" until the last few minutes of the movie (though the action is spread throughout).
Think of this movie as more of a prequel than an actual "PUNISHER" film...the story that tells why and how Frank changed from a loving husband/father into a barely human Terminator.
It's not the film I thought I was getting...but it was the right way to do the story, and a solid film to boot. If you liked X-Men, you should like this. And just like X-Men, the sequels should only get better.
Think of this movie as more of a prequel than an actual "PUNISHER" film...the story that tells why and how Frank changed from a loving husband/father into a barely human Terminator.
It's not the film I thought I was getting...but it was the right way to do the story, and a solid film to boot. If you liked X-Men, you should like this. And just like X-Men, the sequels should only get better.
By The Watcher
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Wow what a mistake buying it; the editing could shave off at least an hour of the bad editing; i went against my judgement of watching then buying......but better than any oh'bama inauguration speech!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent
100% bonne qualitée et les produits sont bon service de livraison !très bien emballée envoyé de facon securitaire et professionnel
Published 18 months ago by Daniel Monfils
4.0 out of 5 stars
an enjoyable action adventure crime drama (3.5.5)
I really enjoyed the Punisher.I thought Tom Jane was convincing in the
title role.John Travolta was a bit weak as the main villain,i'll
admit. Read more
title role.John Travolta was a bit weak as the main villain,i'll
admit. Read more
Published on Oct 11 2007 by falcon
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good action movie
Never read the book, had no idea it was based on a comic-book either... The movie is a good one, with action I like. Saw it last evening on TV and decided to buy it!
Published on July 30 2007 by J. Carbonneau
1.0 out of 5 stars
de la merde
Il faut vraiment être aveugle ou con pour aimer ce film.Ce qui a été fait de pire peut-être depuis 20 ans.
Published on Mar 5 2005
1.0 out of 5 stars
One comic book movie too many
The story is weak and the charcters weaker.
The action is mediocore. If you want good comic book movies get Blade or Spider-Man. Read more
The action is mediocore. If you want good comic book movies get Blade or Spider-Man. Read more
Published on Sep 12 2004 by JohnDoeJr.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Decent But Could've Been Better
This movie seemed like it was rushed. I was also expecting more of a bada$$ heavy then say John Travolta. He has never really played a decent bad guy. Read more
Published on July 17 2004 by Sal Paradise
4.0 out of 5 stars
Entertaining
Having never read any of The Punisher comics books and going to see the movie on a whim, I was pleasantly surprised with the movie that I saw. Read more
Published on July 13 2004 by Joshua L. Bunkofske
5.0 out of 5 stars
THE BEST DAMN COMIC BOOK MOVIE EVER MADE
I thought this was one of the best movies ever. And I'm in lust with Thomas Jane, now more than ever. Read more
Published on July 10 2004 by Elizabeth
5.0 out of 5 stars
Welcome back, Frank
So, speaking as a long-time and obsessed fan of the comics, The Punisher was, in a word, awesome. It had good acting, but I didn't like Dave and Mr. Bumpo. Read more
Published on July 8 2004 by Zac Critchley
5.0 out of 5 stars
BEST MOVIE EVER!! review from AnDReW
i went and saw this movie the day it came out and all i have to say is it is the best movie Better than spider man and all those other comic book super heros. Read more
Published on July 2 2004
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