The Punisher
International Video Entertainment (IVE) | Release Date: April 18, 2009 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
63
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Generally favorable reviews based on 4 Critic Reviews
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Mixed:
2
Negative:
0
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TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
Lundgren, an inexpressive actor, is perfect as a graphic cipher: his face was made to be drawn in ink and filled in with broad washes of color. Carefully tended facial stubble trimmed to give him a skull-like appearance, Lundgren is truly impressive as a character defined by emotional emptiness. Read full review
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Time OutStaff (Not Credited)
Set against this is the blithe humour of the proceedings, a welcome shortage of love interest, Dolph's minimalist wit, and two arch-villainesses attired in black plastic and other form-fitting fabrics. Destructive, reprehensible, and marvellous fun. Read full review
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EmpireKim Newman
At times a subversive, sub-Marvel thrill, it might be best to come back to this after the glut of goody-goody heroes due to bombard our screens have passed. Read full review
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VarietyStaff (Not Credited)
Dolph Lundgren looks just as if he’s stepped out of a comic book. Thankfully, he breezes through the B-grade plot with tongue firmly placed in cheek. Read full review
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