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Punisher: War Zone (2008)
Released By: LionsGate Entertainment   Rating: Not Rated   In Theaters: 12/5/2008
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Studio: LionsGate Entertainment
Genre: Action-Adventure
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Director: Lexi Alexander
Language: English
Official Website: http://www.punisherwarzonemovie.com/
Theatrical Release: 12/5/2008
Home Video Release: 3/17/2009
Cast: Wayne Knight, Julie Benz, Dash Mihok, Ray Stevenson, Dominic West, Doug Hutchison
Published ID: 116023
UPC: 031398107095, 031398107538, 031398107125,
Plot: Marvel Comics' vigilante character The Punisher gets another big-screen outing in this third film incarnation of the character, this time from Green Street Hooligans director Lexi Alexander. Fueled by revenge and aided by his trusted weapons expert, Microchip (Wayne Knight), vigilante Frank Castle (Rome's Ray Stevenson) turns the New York City streets red with blood as he takes down each and every member of the crime syndicate responsible for the death of his wife and two kids. As the law-appointed Punisher Task Force closes in on him, the antihero does battle with Billy Russoti (Dominic West), aka Jigsaw, a nickname given by him to reflect the disfigurement handed to him by Castle. With the help of his psychotic brother, Loony Bin Jim (Doug Hutchison), Jigsaw recruits the criminals of the city to band together to bring down The Punisher, using the wife (played by Dexter's Julie Benz) and daughter of a slayed FBI agent as bait. Art Marcum, Matt Holloway, and Nick Santora provide the screenplay for the Lionsgate release. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, All Movie Guide
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This movie kicks ass!
Added 2/6/2010

First thing people think when they hear about this movie, is "its got different actors and its not Tom Jane". Well the first Punisher was awsome, this one is even better! The Punisher War Zone shows the gritty, violent, and uncomfortable life of Frank Castle!. Anyone who grew up with the comics will love this. Its the most faithful comic movie ive seen in a while! Now I will say the acting is at times kind of rediculous, but you get used to it in the first 10 minutes when Punisher is whipping out an entire mob house! So I HIGHLY recommend this movie for action lovers! I saw this movie the first day in theaters, then bought it at midnight at a 24 hour wallmart when it was realesed on DVD! This movie never bores me, I can watch it over and ober and still be amazed, so go ahead and buy it, you wont be dissappointed!
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pretty good
Added 2/6/2010

was a double sided DVD, was suspicious at first because it seemed like it may have been a burned copy, still am skeptical. but otherwise, fantastic price, and super fast shipping. loved it!
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Punisher: War Zone
Added 1/24/2010

This movie is made for action lovers with weak minds. It is not even close to being as good as the first Punisher. The story line is weak, boring and then they throw in enough curse words to make a sailor blush. When will movie makers learn that ideas can be expressed in english without having to throw in cursing. I was very disappointed after seeing the first Punisher.
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Third times the Charm!!!!
Added 1/9/2010

If you like shoot them up bang bang action this is a movie you'll love. If you follow the comic book you should also love this movie. The 1980's version captured the character but is dated and cliche. The 2004 version didn't really capture the darkness of Frank Castle in my opinion even down to many of the action scenes being childish.
This movie captured the full aspect of the character with brutal action that did not hold back. The Punisher had more than just a few guns and a knife he had an entire arsenal and this is the only movie where his fighting skills as a special forces officer came out in all there glory. It's also the only movie of the three to follow the comic book with his sidekick Microchip. I also think that people who are not into comics and just want a good action movie will enjoy this as well it's quick and too the point in every way.

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This movie kind of stinks, but
Added 1/6/2010

Dominic West as Jigsaw was cool. A real scenery-chewer, if you dig. (Weird--West was my least favorite part of The Wire and my favorite part of this movie.) The look of the movie was hard to place--too high contrast and neon colors. It's an ugly movie. The violence is unapologetic. There's some half-assed attempt at examining the morality of vengeance which is pretty dam hypocritical given the setting. Bottom line: if you want a fun vengeance movie with a bad-ass villain, Punisher: War Zone may be for you.
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This movie kicks ass!
Added 2/6/2010

First thing people think when they hear about this movie, is "its got different actors and its not Tom Jane". Well the first Punisher was awsome, this one is even better! The Punisher War Zone shows the gritty, violent, and uncomfortable life of Frank Castle!. Anyone who grew up with the comics will love this. Its the most faithful comic movie ive seen in a while! Now I will say the acting is at times kind of rediculous, but you get used to it in the first 10 minutes when Punisher is whipping out an entire mob house! So I HIGHLY recommend this movie for action lovers! I saw this movie the first day in theaters, then bought it at midnight at a 24 hour wallmart when it was realesed on DVD! This movie never bores me, I can watch it over and ober and still be amazed, so go ahead and buy it, you wont be dissappointed!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
pretty good
Added 2/6/2010

was a double sided DVD, was suspicious at first because it seemed like it may have been a burned copy, still am skeptical. but otherwise, fantastic price, and super fast shipping. loved it!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Punisher: War Zone
Added 1/24/2010

This movie is made for action lovers with weak minds. It is not even close to being as good as the first Punisher. The story line is weak, boring and then they throw in enough curse words to make a sailor blush. When will movie makers learn that ideas can be expressed in english without having to throw in cursing. I was very disappointed after seeing the first Punisher.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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