"The Punisher" is based on the Marvel Comic series of the same title. The majority of the characters in the movie, as well as part of the storyline, comes from a mini-series called "Welcome Back, Frank".
Frank Castle is a former Special Forces operative and undercover FBI agent. After one last assignment, he is retiring from active duty to become the desk agent at London's field office. However...on his last job...the son of a powerful crime figure was killed. The gangster, Howard Saint, takes his bloody revenge...by murdering Castle's entire family. Unfortunately...he doesn't finish the job...and Castle lives. Armed with an arsenal of firepower, years of intense training, and a burning desire for vengeance...Frank Castle becomes The Punisher.
This film is a vast improvement over the 1989 version of "The Punisher". Thomas Jane does an excellent job bringing Castle/The Punisher to life...conveying his suffering and his need to exact his revenge on those who have destroyed his life. The supporting cast is great...especially Castle's adopted "family" of Joan, Bumpo, and Spacker Dave. Their casual and somewhat lighter way of living brings a stark contrast to Castle's haunted existance.
If you're looking for a tale of vengeance...a good action film...or are a fan of the comic series, "The Punisher" certainly gives you what you're looking for.
Starring - Thomas Jane, John Travolta, Laura Harring, Will Patton, and Rebecca Romijn. Directed by Jonathan Hensleigh.
Time - 2 hours, 4 minutes (the director's cut available on DVD is 2 hours, 21 minutes)
Rated - R (Violence, language, brief nudity)
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