The Punisher (2004)

User Rating:

6.3/10   

Director:

Jonathan Hensleigh

Writers (WGA):

Jonathan Hensleigh (written by) and
Michael France (written by)

Release Date:

16 April 2004 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Crime | Thriller

Tagline:

This Is Not Revenge. It's Punishment!

Plot:

After his wife and family are killed, G-Man Frank Castle takes it upon himself to distribute punishment to those responsible for the vendetta.

Plot Keywords:

Jealousy | Closing Credits Sequence | Silent Henchman | Compound Bow | Suicide

Awards:

1 win & 4 nominations

Cast

Thomas Jane	...	Frank Castle / The Punisher (as Tom Jane)
John Travolta	...	Howard Saint
Will Patton	...	Quentin Glass
Eddie Jemison	...	Mickey Duka
Rebecca Romijn	...	Joan (as Rebecca Romijn-Stamos)
Ben Foster	...	Dave
John Pinette	...	Bumbo
Laura Harring	...	Livia Saint
James Carpinello	...	Bobby Saint
Marco St. John	...	Chief Morris
Samantha Mathis	...	Maria Castle
Marcus Johns	...	Will Castle
Bonnie Johnson	...	Betty Castle
Roy Scheider	...	Frank Castle Sr.
Veryl Jones	...	Candelaria

Also Known As:

The Punisher (Germany)

MPAA:

Rated R for pervasive brutal violence, language and brief nudity.

Runtime:

124 min | USA:141 min (director's cut)

Country:

USA | Germany

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

SDDS | DTS | Dolby Digital

Certification:

Brazil:16 | Malaysia:18SG | Portugal:M/16 | Sweden:15 | Iceland:16 | USA:Unrated (extended version) | South Korea:18 | Hungary:16 | Argentina:13 | Australia:MA | Canada:18A | Chile:14 | Finland:K-18 | France:-16 | Germany:18 (JK/SPIO) (uncut version) | Germany:18 (cut) | Hong Kong:IIB | Ireland:18 | Japan:PG-12 | Mexico:C | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:R18 | Norway:15 | Philippines:R-13 | Singapore:M18 (original rating) | Singapore:NC-16 (edited for re-rating) | Spain:18 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Zurich) | UK:18 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Florida, USA

Company:

Lions Gate Films

Trivia:

When Castle is readying himself to administer the coup de grace to Saint, he attaches a shoulder stock to a pistol. This is presumably supposed to be a Glock 18, a version of the Glock 17 9mm capable of fully automatic fire. This is uncertain, however, since the piece never appears again in the film.

Goofs:

Continuity: After Saint's wife puts in the left earring given to her by her husband she drops her robe. Then her right earring is seen in her ear.

Quotes:

[first lines]
Bobby Saint: So I'm gonna get a three-to-one return on my money?
Micky Duka: Otto is the real deal. I met him at a hash bar in Amsterdam. He speaks Russian, German, Arabic...

Movie Connections:

References The Untouchables (1987)

Soundtrack:

Miami Nights

A great comic book movie

This movie was a different comic book movie, which was refreshing. The reason why it was refreshing was because comic book movies get old with fancy special effects. I think "The Punisher" is a real gem because it takes the viewer deeper and deeper into the insanity of Frank Castle. Tom Jane lights up the screen with a talent some actors rarely have. He could go from a nice fun-loving guy to a stone-cold psycho, which was nice. John Travolta is a great baddie, as usual. Overall, the film is a great movie that any person who likes action will love. I loved the movie and it was just great to see Tom Jane finally get his screen time, that was well-overdue. I hope there is a sequel(which the likelihood of that happening his high).