The Punisher 2 Update

Originally posted by Accel
A lot of people here seem to be basing their opinion on the movie solely off of what they hear from written reviews rather that seeing it for themselves. You'll find that the opinions of the average movie-goers who saw the film differ greatly from those of professional critics.

I highly recommend checking this movie out. It' seriously like watching an Ennis comic in action and hopefully it'll develop a big-enough fanbase that will lead to the development of a sequel.

There have been many cases of films getting terrible reviews but are huge hits anyway. Somehow, the Punisher series never gets the better of either way.

Originally posted by Accel
A lot of people here seem to be basing their opinion on the movie solely off of what they hear from written reviews rather that seeing it for themselves. You'll find that the opinions of the average movie-goers who saw the film differ greatly from those of professional critics.

I highly recommend checking this movie out. It' seriously like watching an Ennis comic in action and hopefully it'll develop a big-enough fanbase that will lead to the development of a sequel.

Which is why I hardly ever read movie reviews, especially where comic book movies are concerned..

I have seen Punisher War Zone..

Its better than Jane's version but lacked plot, subatance and needed a lot of action

Originally posted by roughrider
There have been many cases of films getting terrible reviews but are huge hits anyway. Somehow, the Punisher series never gets the better of either way.

And the film's recieved plenty of good reviews. They just don't tend to come from professional critics who don't have the stomach for the kind of violence this movie offers.

Well then, I hope the Punisher's legion of fans - who know what to expect going in - show up and make the film do well. If not, then that's that.

Originally posted by roughrider
Well then, I hope the Punisher's legion of fans - who know what to expect going in - show up and make the film do well. If not, then that's that.

ya i'm pretty disappointed with the punisher fan-base 🙁
i would've expected them to atleast go and see it so it'd crank out 20 - $30 million.

What the hell happened to all those punisher fanboys at the Comic Con? 😛

Originally posted by TheGame17
ya i'm pretty disappointed with the punisher fan-base 🙁
i would've expected them to atleast go and see it so it'd crank out 20 - $30 million.

What the hell happened to all those punisher fanboys at the Comic Con? 😛

Im tellin you thats why writers can get away with shit like DD kicking Punishers arse like a six year old. Serioulsy when I go to comic forums im like "Where the **** are the Punisher fans?"

Sorry couldnt help the rant. I did notice though that on one of the reviews I posted alot of the fans liked the film more than the reviewer and said the reviewer didnt get the character because she was not a fan.

Heres a brilliant review.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/12/05/DDOH14GTQO.DTL&hw=Punisher+War+Zone&sn=002&sc=434

Also its been stated that this type of movie is in the wrong season. I agree.

Originally posted by Phantom Zone
Im tellin you thats why writers can get away with shit like DD kicking Punishers arse like a six year old. Serioulsy when I go to comic forums im like "Where the **** are the Punisher fans?"

Sorry couldnt help the rant. I did notice though that on one of the reviews I posted alot of the fans liked the film more than the reviewer and said the reviewer didnt get the character because she was not a fan.

Heres a brilliant review.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/12/05/DDOH14GTQO.DTL&hw=Punisher+War+Zone&sn=002&sc=434

Also its been stated that this type of movie is in the wrong season. I agree.

ya i think this would have done better as a summer blockbuster (if written properly) People during Christmas time are looking for a jolly comedy rather than a guy shooting guts everywhere 🙁

and ya i agree with you there on your rant. Im surprised there aren't as many punisher fans. In alot of ways, he is a lot more interesting than the Daredevil character..

watching this tonight... woot

Originally posted by Raoul
watching this tonight... woot

So what'd you think? Good? Bad? Meh?....

Originally posted by Raoul
watching this tonight... woot

Did you like it or hate it?

Better than Tom Jane?

Originally posted by TheGame17
So what'd you think? Good? Bad? Meh?....

Originally posted by BruceSkywalker
Did you like it or hate it?

Better than Tom Jane?

had to say i enjoyed it quite a bit. he seemed more hard core than jane's punisher, more like the way i'd imagine frank castle to be...

wouldnt say its a better movie, but it wasnt bad at all imo...

Originally posted by Raoul
had to say i enjoyed it quite a bit. he seemed more hard core than jane's punisher, more like the way i'd imagine frank castle to be...

wouldnt say its a better movie, but it wasnt bad at all imo...

Do you think its left open for another one, once the studio gets the dvd and blu-ray figures

This movie is underrated. As was the last one. I don't know what the critics wanted out of this film, but I enjoyed it

Originally posted by BruceSkywalker
Do you think its left open for another one, once the studio gets the dvd and blu-ray figures

sure, i don't see why not...

Originally posted by I-Drop
This movie is underrated. As was the last one. I don't know what the critics wanted out of this film, but I enjoyed it

ya i agree. I mean, no it's not the greatest movie ever in terms of plot, but it is definately enjoyable and has potential..

What's keeping people from seeing this movie? It might not even hit 10 million domestic, and that's sad.

Originally posted by TheGame17
ya i'm pretty disappointed with the punisher fan-base 🙁
i would've expected them to atleast go and see it so it'd crank out 20 - $30 million.

What the hell happened to all those punisher fanboys at the Comic Con? 😛

Maybe they're not old enough to get into the theatre.
Or they need their parents as guardians, and they're all saying "Heck, no! I'm not taking you to see that!"

Originally posted by snoopdogg
What's keeping people from seeing this movie? It might not even hit 10 million domestic, and that's sad.

The season probably. Really this is a summer movie.

Originally posted by Phantom Zone
Those werent bad reviews. I think one of them gave the movie 7/10. They both said it depends on what you want. If you are looking for a violent action movie then its great, if you are looking for a deep and meaningful plot with shakespearian acting then it fails.

Its like a Terminator movie. People watch The Terminator for special effects and chase signs with explosions, the plot is simple (and some of the acting) but nobody gives a shit because they enjoy the movie for the action.

Was just an observation... I wouldn't place Frank with Prince Hamlet, and i know what to expect from a Punisher flick. I've enjoyed plenty of movies that have been panned by critics. I'll check it and entertain my own opinion. I enjoy a good action flick as much as the next person, but if it's just mindless slaughter, i'd rather not waste my time.

Originally posted by Phantom Zone
The season probably. Really this is a summer movie.