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The Punisher [1990] (REGION 1) (NTSC)


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The real Punisher
Review date: 2008-02-24 Rating: 10 out of 10

This movie is a classic. That new one with Thomas Jane sucks balls.
Dolph really kicks ass in this flick and with Jeroen Krabbè as the bad guy you can't miss. I hope this movie is available in region 2 format soon.

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THE BEST MARVEL ADAPTION
Review date: 2008-01-01 Rating: 6 out of 10

I know, I know.......the Punisher does not stay true to its comic roots, yet nonetheless, looking at all the films with a Marvel inspiration behind them, this one remains clearly the best.

Many will argue that what I say is b.s., but let me try to put this into perspective. So far, none of the comic book films have been able to accurately cast a perfect lead role, and none of them have had true "actioneers" to play them.........now here comes Dolph Lundgren who fits like a glove and blows everything away. He is the Punisher in every single possible aspect you could think of..........appearance, behavior, the way he holds a machine gun.......wow. Whatever the story may be here really becomes something irrelevant because everytime I view Dolph on screen in this one, I am convinced......which is why I am more than ever upset that he has not been cast in the re-make which is be released in 2004. (It makes even more sense now as the Punisher is a character in his 40's, just as Mr. Lundgren currently is.)

The movie looks great and defies its small budget to produce something almost over the top, fantastic job here with everything from directing, cinematography....the art department has done a great job here......it would be unjust to mention names as there are too many individuals who deserve credit. The world of the underworld (Japanese to Western organized crime) comes together and appears in true comic book fashion with non-stop shoot-outs and martial arts.... some additional solid performances by the great Louis Gossett Jr., Jeroen Krabbé, Kim Miyori.......and Zoshka Mizak. (Lady Tanaka's daughter)

Forget about the missing skull on his chest, or that this is a film from 1989, if you are a fan of the genre, go check it out.....but only do so on DVD, as it looks best widescreen

OH DEAR !!
Review date: 2007-09-29 Rating: 2 out of 10

Dolph Lundgren cannot act. This film confirms the facts and although there is plenty of action, this film doesn't cut the mustard.

If having a couple of days stubble on your chin could carry a film, Lundgren should win an Oscar.

Give it a miss unless it's raining or you have both legs in plaster.

Not bad for Dolph...
Review date: 2006-05-22 Rating: 6 out of 10

An above average Dolph movie, which, if you know nothing of the comic book (and I didn't until i saw the 2004 remake, which is, in places, a rather sanitised version) will keep you entertained as long as you aren't expecting an acting masterclass.

But my best advice to you is to read the review of the person just several places below me here. You'll know it instantly - the one with the numbered list of "mistakes" the makers of this film made. Hilarious. Atrocious spelling apart, I now have a good idea of what movie magazines refer to when they mention the "fanboys" who feel the need to pick holes in every aspect of the movie adaptions of comic books. Some people really have no grip on reality...

Sorry if you were expecting more of a dissection of the movie itself - but it's Dolph Lundgren, so it does what it says on the box. Remember, it's just an escapist action movie - not a monument to the ages. Worth a rental fee, but i would suggest spending your hard-earned money on a couple of decent books.

So much better than the 2004 version
Review date: 2005-11-14 Rating: 8 out of 10

This movie is so much better than the new 04 version. If Batman Begins
is the perfect adaptation from comic book character to big screen hero,
The Punisher (2004) is the perfect example of how to destroy a great
comic book character. The first thirty minutes are boring and
unoriginal. Whereas Christopher Nolan made good use of the first half
of Batman Begins to present a credible transition from rich man's son
to Dark Knight, Jonathan Hensleigh bores viewers to death by picturing
Frank Castle as the perfect American family man who then loses his
beautiful wife and perfect son in a cheap Mad Max rip off. In contrast,
the 1989 low budget but far superior version started off smack in the
middle of the action with a seriously disturbed ex cop already on the
rampage and the reason for his decline into madness was gradually
explained by means of flashbacks and memories form Louis Gousset Jr
trying to bring his old friend back into a sane life. But whereas the
comic book Punisher, brought to life by similarly huge 6' 6" Dolph
Lundgren in the first movie, becomes a bitter, meaner than hell, cold
blooded killer with no compassion whatsoever, the 04 Frank Castle turns
into your friendly neighborhood watchman who uses an ice cream cone to
"torture" his first victim. Batman Begins also has its share of humor,
but it is subtle and not out of place. The bad guys don't fare much
better. Whereas Jeroen Krabbe also had his share of trouble with the
Yakuza in the 80s version, at least he was a serious gangster not to be
taken lightly. John Travolta is a looser who can't stand his own
against other mobsters and is being pushed around by his wife. Message
to all Punisher fans: go rent the 1989 version or just stick to the
written word, but don't spent any money on this monstrosity which shows
no respect whatsoever to a great comic book series.

Product Details/Specifications


Actor(s):
Louis Gossett Jr.
Jeroen Krabbé
Bryan Marshall
Kim Miyori
Dolph Lundgren

Creators:
Dolph Lundgren (Primary Contributor)
Louis Gossett Jr. (Primary Contributor)

Director(s):

Recording label: Live/Artisan
Manufacturer: Live/Artisan
EAN: 9780784011324
Binding: DVD
ISBN: 078401132X
Number of items: 1
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC,
Release date: 1999-04-20
Universal product code (UPC): 012236049005
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
DVD layers: 1
DVD sides: 1
Picture format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Region code: 1
Running time: 92 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1989
Language: English (Original Language)

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