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The Punisher, 2004

Starring: Thomas Jane, John Travolta

Directed by: Jonathan Hensleigh

Written by: Jonathan Hensleigh

Language: English

Country: USA, Germany

Runtime: 124 min

MPAA Rating: R

Rating:6.3

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The Punisher can be described as rough, stylized, and exciting. The plot revolves around a tough law enforcer, superheroes, and vigilantism. The main genres are action, crime, and thriller. In terms of style, The Punisher is neo-noir. In approach, it is serious. The storytelling is fast paced. The Punisher takes place during the Gulf War. It is adapted from a comic and a remake. It is well suited for a boys' night.

Summary of The Punisher

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 effects for the bulk of the movie, and instead reverts to old action-movie staples such as thrilling stunt work, gunfights, and huge explosions. The old-fashioned feel suits The Punisher well, providing an apt mirror of the hero's own lack of super powers. Hensleigh winds the film through a thrilling white-knuckle ride to its spectacular conclusion, ultimately providing a highly appropriate movie for one of Marvel's lesser-known comic book heroes.

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Language:	English
Country:	USA, Germany
Release date:	16 April 2004
Runtime:	124 min

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Thomas Jane

as Frank Castle / The Punisher

John Travolta

as Howard Saint

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Rolling Stone

Among the recent spate of comic-book movies, from "Spider-Man" to the "X-Men," The Punisher is unique. Full Review

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by: Peter Travers

Los Angeles Times

That rare comic book movie that actually feels like a comic book. Which turns out to be mostly, but not entirely, a good thing. Full Review

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by: Kenneth Turan

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Hollywood is 0 for 2 on their attempts to bring this comic books rich history to the big screen. it's hard for me to dislike the movie altogether, as Thomas Jane does a solid job at capturing Frank Castle's intensity and the supporting characters... Read and rate it

28.August.2010
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by: Sean
Sean rated this movie0/10

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