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The Punisher (DVD, 2004)
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DVD was in great condition. Movie was very entertaining with lots of good action. Thomas Jane and John Travolta did an excellent job acting in their roles in this movie. I really enjoyed all the action in this movie.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Don't think that because the character drinks, he's making a statement of opinion about this movie. "The Punisher" takes right after "High Noon," "Kill Bill 1 & 2," "Hulk," even Shakespeare's "Othello". Comic book-adapted or otherwise, this is a GREAT pic with comic relief (but inappropriate and prolix) and a cast of villains led by John Travolta who's mean business and mashes the hero up quite a bit. This is a revenge movie masquerading as (according to Tom Jane in the role of Frank Castle) a punishment drama, by which Frank means to say that he is not an avenger after all but simply a punisher. If you can tell the difference, please let me know!! Also too, like "Hellboy" there are no monsters aside from the moral ones. Frank Castle is an FBI agent whom a drug-and-prostitution tycoon ironically named Howard Saint (John Travolta) blames for the death of his son during a sting operation. When his entire family Frank's dad (played by Roy Scheider), his wife Maria (Samantha Mathis) and others are murdered by assault rifles, bombs and vehicle hit-and-run, Castle dismayed that his FBI had not arrested a single perp in five months takes the law into his own hands. Like Uma Thurman's Beatrix Kiddo in "Kill Bill 1 & 2," Castle marks for vengeance any and all of the murderous gang, from higher-ups like Quentin Glass to the more ordinary member of Saint's infantry. You may be able to guess the identity of the last person to be caught in the view of Castle's guns. "The Punisher" delivers per expectations, a charismatic hero and chief villain, the former a dashing, muscular type content with being shot, stabbed, thrown against walls; the latter a bespoke multimillionaire who in one instance has a debt to a drug supplier of $50 million dollars and thinks of that as small change. (LOL!!) Chases and overturned cars, weapons ranging from a genuine Bowie knife to bows and arrows, pistols to assault rifles, a woman (Joan, played by Rebecca Romijn-Stamos) who has a perfect figure, a beautiful face, and is a caring, empathetic supporter who can even stitch up a bad knife wound but works in a greasy spoon see 'em all within the two hours plus tenure of the movie. Thrown in for comic relief is an obese fellow who sings Donna e mobile to his well-pierced idiotic but loyal friend (Dave and Mr. Bumpo, played by Ben Foster and John Pinette) That was funny! "The Punisher" will give you a blast! Think and calculate plot holes Good Luck! There are NONE! I think we can look for a sequel given the statement by Frank Castle that he is going to dedicate his life to punishing criminals throughout the land. Pay what EBAY wants. DON'T MISS IT! DTDRead full review
I bought the Punisher DVD (really Punisher 2 since it is a remake) because I wanted to complete the set. I have the original Punisher DVD, which I also purchased from Ebay, which to me was the ultimate Punisher with Dolph Lundgren. This second version was not one I enjoyed, but because it was based on a comic character, I had to purchase it. The film is enjoyable on its own, but if one had seen the first one and enjoyed it, this may seem disappointing. My final opinion is that the film is fine and worth owning, but not comparable to the original.
People always complain that this movie didn't stick true to the comics....well...most of the Marvel movies strayed from the events in the comics anyway, so you should really say that about all of them before you go off and praise the ones like Spiderman. Anyway, that being said, despite the fact that some of the events and facts don't line up with the comics, this movie still has a great presentation. The way in which you witness the created of the character known as the Punisher is sad, but so emotional that you really can connect with the character and understand why it is, he is doing what he does. Jane does an amazing job portraying the Punisher and Travolta does a superb job playing an evil, sadistic, mob-like boss. The action in this movie is great, especially the fight scene between the Russian and the Punisher. There is a good amount of violence in this movie, but what did you expect? The Punisher was a character more for older fans of comics, which is why this movie stays true to that perspective by putting out a rated R movie with a decent amount of violence. The ending is pretty cool, the way the Punisher puts together this really complex plan to get revenge on his enemy. I thought that there was a little bit of character development lacking with some of the surrounding characters involved, perhaps their direction just wasn't set properly, but it's really nothing that takes the movie down a notch. I think fans of the Punisher comics will enjoy this and so will any Marvel comic fan. Be advised, though, this is a rated R movie so it's going to be a little more intense than previous Marvel movies.Read full review
Fun characters in a great plot. Tom Jane plays a great role. So does John Travolta!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Gotta love Frank Castle. The story of an undercover agent that wants to retire and simply can't dues to rectal disfunctions that operate in the open, yet carry out dasterdly deeds. I had a copy and wanted to watch it while I was at home on vacation. As is always the case, I logged on and took advantage of the "buy it now" and had it in no time at all. Actually, I have watched it three times in a week and I am looking forward to watching it again and again. Excellent translation of a comic book character to the big screen. And I especially love the ending. This movie also shows one more side of John Travolta, whom I recently have come to admire more and more. He ranks right up there with Gene Hackman and Anthony Hopkins.
It is a product of great design and of excellent entertainment too thank you so much.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
My husband loves this movie, very action packed...the price was unbelievable...I had to order it very quickly ...thank You
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
A really great movie,love it, very happy with my purchase.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Great fun to watch. Entertaining story.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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