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Bruce722Nov 29, 2012

As usual, the critics got it wrong with this one. It's been a while since I first saw it but even after knowing what happens and how and when it does, it's still a great movie. Other than Daredevil, this would probably the most underratedAs usual, the critics got it wrong with this one. It's been a while since I first saw it but even after knowing what happens and how and when it does, it's still a great movie. Other than Daredevil, this would probably the most underrated comic-to-film adaptation I've ever seen. Thomas Jane leads a solid cast and the plot is interesting and complex without losing the audience. Overall, a very enjoyable experience.… Expand

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Longo12Feb 7, 2014

I love this movie! One of my favorite comic book movies ever! I don't care what critics say about it. I can watch this movie 100 times and not get bored. The scenes with the assassins are easily the best parts and so much fun to watch. TomI love this movie! One of my favorite comic book movies ever! I don't care what critics say about it. I can watch this movie 100 times and not get bored. The scenes with the assassins are easily the best parts and so much fun to watch. Tom Jane will forever be the Punisher to me. Great movie!… Expand

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Karl2294Sep 16, 2015

My favourite all-time film! It's not, by any means, an impressive film.. But it's a film that you can sit back, switch off and watch over and over. It's a feel-good-kick-ass film. 10/10

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wizards666Aug 1, 2023

Very entertaining and cheesy! Frank Castle becomes The Punisher in this straightforward origin story. The writing is atrocious, but the violence and the thrills are on-point.

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DitJun 14, 2011

I really don't get why people are hating this movie! I recently watched it on t.v. and it is now one of my all time favorites! Don't listen to the critics. They don't know what they are talking about on some movies.

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DazStikesBackJan 1, 2018

Have recently watched this whole series on Netflix, back to back. Hands down the best series I watched last year (2017). It’s a marvel movie that finally allows the main protagonist to take off their PC gloves and give the villains theHave recently watched this whole series on Netflix, back to back. Hands down the best series I watched last year (2017). It’s a marvel movie that finally allows the main protagonist to take off their PC gloves and give the villains the payback they deserve. It came across as being far more realistic than other movies of this genera. I highly recommend it, and have done to many of my friends, who have also given me good feedback on it.… Expand

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Catenary44Jun 8, 2021

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SolariumJan 12, 2020

A+ Thomas, John, Samantha, Ben, Will & Rebecca are perfect. ****************

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DefameApr 30, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Revealing mistakes (around 24 mins) After Castle shoots the gas tank, it blows up the henchman setting him on fire and you can see the fireproof mask and gloves on him.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerApr 29, 2017

Before the MCU came into being and saved the day, a lot of Marvel characters were having a rough time finding success on the big-screen during the 2000s. Spider-Man and the X-Men were doing fine, and even Blade did well enough to get himselfBefore the MCU came into being and saved the day, a lot of Marvel characters were having a rough time finding success on the big-screen during the 2000s. Spider-Man and the X-Men were doing fine, and even Blade did well enough to get himself a trilogy. The rest of the Marvel heroes though? Not so much. They were met with poor reviews and disappointed fans. Even The Punisher was met with critical backlash, although for the life of me I can't see why.

It's an awesome origin story that plays out as a superhero revenge story. It's dark, brutal, and Thomas Jane absolutely nails it as Frank Castle. There are even some nice bits of dark humor, scenes pulled straight from the comics, and is just as violent as one would expect a Punisher movie to be. Unlike Daredevil it actually manages to nail the mature, gritty tone. Something a lot of superhero movies have struggled with over the years and even still do.

It's interesting to see how many familiar faces were pulled from Punisher comics to fill out the supporting cast. The movie offers quite a bit of fan-service for those who are clued in. The mob family Castle sees himself fighting against feels a little generic, and Travolta is surprisingly flat as the main villain, but none of that gets in the way of how satisfying the violence is. It's also got an old-school feel. Revenge has never been quite so satisfying.

Yes, the early 2000s weren't the kindest to a lot of Marvel's characters. The critics took shots at The Punisher that honestly feel undeserved. During a time when Daredevil, The Fantastic Four, and even Hulk were failing to do those classic characters justice (they really tried though, I'll give them that), The Punisher stood tall and delivered. It's one heck of a satisfying revenge flick, a bleak vigilante tale, a throwback to the gritty action movies of the 70's and 80's, and something truly different from every other superhero movie out there. It's a treat for fans of the comics and a great action movie for everyone else.… Expand

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cnMar 6, 2008

I really enjoyed this film. It wasn't made to impress critics with high expectations who've never read the comic and give harsh reviews. Behind the violence, justified by the actions the mob took against Castle, there is a story. I really enjoyed this film. It wasn't made to impress critics with high expectations who've never read the comic and give harsh reviews. Behind the violence, justified by the actions the mob took against Castle, there is a story. This movie was based on a comic and stays loyal to it. If you're not a fan of the comic or action films, instead of trying to figure out reasons to hate it try and commend what the director and actors have brought forward. This film stays a lot more loyal to the comic than the 1989 film. The atmosphere of the comic is well recreated and and isn't just typical Hollywood bullsh*t.… Expand

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KelvinSelimorJan 30, 2022

The Punisher. Only one word - Revenge. The Punisher is reminiscent of a typical action movie from the 70s and 80s. An unkillable hero and a vicious villain. Thomas Jane showed his hero well, for which we thank him!