Thomas Jane, John Travolta, Will Patton
After his wife and family are killed, G-Man Frank Castle takes it upon himself to distribute punishment to those responsible for the vendetta.
DVD Release Date: September 7, 2004
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September 24, 2009"This Is Not Revenge. It's Punishment!"
After his wife and family are killed, G-Man Frank Castle takes it upon himself to distribute punishment to those responsible for the vendetta.REVIEW
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August 31, 2009Have to say this one slipped me by, had no idea this was made so recently and had the likes of John Travolta in it! A very good action film with plenty of shoot outs and stunts. It has a well assembled cast of recognizable faces. A basic tale of revenge but how he goes about it, ...( read more)
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August 2, 2009Didn't like it at first viewing. Acting, family's death, the two sidekick neighbors, Travolta etc. brought it down for me. After the Punishment Marathon however, I appreciated it a lot more. Travolta's death, fight with the Russian, cornball humor; fun for the whole family.
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May 1, 2009Not being as familiar with the Marvel character as I am Spider-Man and the X-Men, I'm not sure if this film adaptation is entirely faithful in terms of character.
What I do know, is that this film is boring. It is dull.
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February 24, 2009TOTALLY underated - comic book adaptations should be true to the comics - so stuff everyone's critics. This is meant to be a dark, brooding, violent movie no holds barred!
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November 7, 2009I love the song "Broken" by Amy Lee and Seether and heard the movie was good. I may check it out one day.
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October 30, 2009Why does it seem impossible for anyone to make a halfway decent Punisher movie? Max Payne was better than this.
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Critic Reviews
April 17, 2004
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
April 16, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The Punisher is so grim and cheerless, you wonder if even its hero gets any satisfaction from his accomplishments. full review
April 15, 2004
David Edelstein, Slate
A sickeningly manipulative, by-the-numbers revenge movie. full review
April 15, 2004
A.O. Scott, The New York Times
Its lack of subtlety is clearly a point of pride, and Mr. Hensleigh's flat-footed, hard-punching style has a blunt ferocity that makes Kill Bill look like In the Bedroom. full review
April 15, 2004
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune
In this by-the-numbers payback melodrama, even the explosions seem half-hearted. full review
April 14, 2004
Nick Schager, Slant Magazine
The film's attempts at noir nastiness are sabotaged by Jane's goofy furrowed-brow performance and solemn voice-over narration. full review
April 8, 2004
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
Laudably exposes the dark core of the human heart. full review
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June 17, 2008i watched it once, i liked it, now a few months later i watched it again and definitely a good kick ass film, Travolta plays the bad guy well, i cant wait for the 2nd one!!!!
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June 15, 2006This is most definately one of my fave movies, up in the top 3. Travolta is an excellent villain, wiping out a mans entire family, but he gets his just desserts, dont worry. This film is very violent, but worth the watch, definately.
Justins Best Bit: Howard Saint, getting his just desserts.
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