The Punisher [Region 2] | ![The Punisher [Region 2]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51ED06ME2XL._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Jonathan Hensleigh
Actors: Thomas Jane, John Travolta, Samantha Mathis, Laura Harring, Will Patton
Category: DVD
Buy New: $32.78
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Rating:  383 reviews
Sales Rank: 207186
Format: Pal
Languages: English (Subtitled), Hindi (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Running Time: 124 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5035822651937
ASIN: B00067IT6E
Theatrical Release Date: April 16, 2004
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The impressively muscular chest of Tom Jane is the focal point of The Punisher, a movie based on a Marvel Comics superhero. Frank Castle (Jane, Deep Blue Sea) retires from the FBI, which means--as any moviegoer expects--that his family is toast. Howard Saint (John Travolta, Face/Off), a shady Florida businessman whose son was killed in Castle's last mission, orders a hit not only on Castle's wife and child, but also on his parents and a whole bunch of aunts, uncles, cousins, and so forth. The killers shoot Castle himself in the chest, but he inexplicably survives and--as any moviegoer expects--sets out to even the score. Implausibly, given his sometimes curious and roundabout methods, he succeeds. Also featuring Will Patton (Armageddon) as an oily thug, Laura Harring (Mulholland Drive) as Saint's fleshpot wife, and Rebecca Romijn-Stamos (X-Men) as a waitress with bad taste in men. --Bret Fetzer
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 A Pleasant Surprise, Including The Price May 24, 2009
Craig Connell (Lockport, NY USA)
Before I begin, let me state that this Blu-Ray is of decent quality; not sharp the entire picture but most the time and good overall.....and a steal at the current price here at $9.99.
When I saw this at the theater three or four years ago, I was surprised how good this movie was, not stupid as I figured. Apparently a number of people agreed as a sequel was spawned. In other words, this turned out to be a popular film and subsequent DVD.
It's another one of those based-on-a-comic book hero films that seem to be sprouting up all over the past few years. Some of these guys are pretty dark heroes. This is an example. It was more of a pretty brutal revenge-crime movie. It's a rough movie, pure and simple......not the sweetness of Superman and Lois Lane.
Some of the action is ludicrous but the most ridiculous of all - the fight against the huge Russian, is actually the most fun of the action scenes. The rest is just plain mean as the hero's entire family gets wiped out by gunman and "The Punisher" (Thomas Jane) goes after them after almost being killed himself.
A smart aspect of this film was inserting a bit of humor in it, such as the two nerds down the hallway who befriend "The Punisher."
The sometimes-juvenile but interesting action scenes, the diverse characters in here and the humor all combine to make this much better than anticipated.
 The Punisher May 5, 2009
Lotus Flower (New Philadelphia Ohio)
What can I say...action...action...action...great plot..hunk.Thomas Jane!! This is probably not the best movie for the children, but if you like to see the evil, rich and powerful that do evil get it, this IS the movie. He does not get revenge.. he punishes them!! Thomas Jane is excellent in this movie and he is perfect in it. Again, lots of action and a great storyline.
Excellent May 5, 2009
Jade Sable (Leesport, PA)
I have never read the Punisher comics but I love dark and nitty gritty movies and this movie has become one of my favorites. This is the kind of movie that you can really identify with the 'antihero' and can trump lots of those ethical debates over vigilante justice. From start to finish this movie will keep you glued. Maybe it didn't win any Oscars but it was a very excellent movie and it deserves the five stars!
Great, fun, blu ray "Friday night" movie April 15, 2009
Marilyn Assenheim (Middlesex, New Jersey)
Lots of fun, a rollicking body count, good action and a bit of humor. What more could one ask?
comics.... March 17, 2009
Keith Solano (Portland, OR)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This one is great... love all of the comic movies so for... would recommend this one... teens and adult viewing only little too much violence for little ones...
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