Punisher

Punisher

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Marvel Comics presents a second big-screen version of THE PUNISHER, with this action-packed adaptation from screenwriter-turned-director Jonathan Hensleigh. Frank Castle (Tom Jane) is a retired F.B.I. agent spurred into action after the merciless slaying of his wife, father, and son. Adopting the superhero guise of The Punisher, Castle aims to wreak vengeance for his dead family by tracking down the culprits responsible for their demise. All clues point to Howard Saint (John Travolta), a ruthless businessman and nightclub owner whose son was mistakenly killed by Castle in a botched undercover operation back in his F.B.I. days. Unique amongst Marvel superheroes, The Punisher possesses no special powers, just remarkable strength parried with a blind determination to avenge his family. As he hunts down Saint, Castle surrounds himself with three fellow societal outcasts to get the job done, namely Joan (Rebecca Romijn-Stamos), Bumpo (John Pinette), and Dave (Ben Foster). Director Hensleigh eschews flashy CGI...

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Key Information

Jonathan Hensleigh
John Travolta
Samantha Mathis
Action/Adventure
Vengeance
R (MPAA)
DVD: Special Edition; Extended Version
012236180524
2004
2hr 4min

Languages

English

Credits

Jonathan Hensleigh

Professional Reviews

(04/16/2004, p.E20, A. O. Scott): "Jonathan Hensleigh's movie version of the Punisher's origins stays true to its hero by being similarly stripped-down, efficient and mean."

Product Reviews

Punisher (2004) Justice comes from a smoking barrel. 71% Jul 6, 2011
3.00 3/5.0
Pros:
Ending, some decent action
Cons:
Sluggish pacing, weak side characters

Review: A mildly entertaining action flick. Recommended lightly for a rental.

Thomas Jane Dishes Out Revenge as the Punisher in...THE PUNISHER (2004) Jun 11, 2011
4.00 4/5.0
Pros:
Thomas Jane, most of the cast, good moments, fun revenge
Cons:
John Travolta, pretty cliched

Review: Don't expect anything crazy amazing--for mainstream people knock a star off, but if you dig the comics and/or these type of movies I stand by my rating. 's fun.

Prepare to be Punished Feb 12, 2009
4.00 4/5.0
Pros:
action, great cast
Cons:
none

Review: Great guy movie, plenty of action

Judge, Jury, and Executioner. The Punisher Aug 2, 2008
4.00 4/5.0
Pros:
Great Action, explosions, pyrotechnics, and Acting.
Cons:
Not a whole lot past the popcorn here.

Review: This is a great action movie, and for a comic adaptation, really very true to the spirit. It is not deathless cinema, but it is fun.

It's not vengeance; It's Punishment ---- The Punisher (2004 release with Thomas Jane) Jul 6, 2008
4.00 4/5.0
Pros:
Jane is great as the brooding "hero", moments where it really works, slow approach worked
Cons:
some missed opportunities in script, ending felt like a let-down

Review: It's not your typical comic book action film, but it is definitely interesting, and though long and slow at times, it does a good job at entertaining.

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