Kailansorac Clever, believable, and super fun to watch. It totally has replay value.

InformationRap This is one of the few movies I've ever seen where the whole audience broke into spontaneous, loud applause a third of the way in.

Ava-Grace Willis Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.

Gary The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

torenkneedler When people go to see a movie they like to expernice a whole part of life which is what the punisher doesthe film fallows thomas jane punisher seeking revenge against howard saint for the death of his family which kind of leads to nasty rusultsand one of them is the crazy russian who attempts to kill castle but fails in cunclsion the punisher feels like a good moviewhile also staying true to R rated movies like logan and deadpool so yeah the punisher is a feel good movieand it allows the viwers to be taken into frank personality

dsaillant811 The Punisher is the first on-screen iteration (not counting that awful one from the 90s) of the titular ultraviolent Marvel character, starring Thomas Jane. This movie is a well-acted, well- directed revenge flick that's obviously dark and R-Rated, but also maintains a sense of fun and amusement. A fun, dark tone is a very rare thing in a revenge movie such as this. It's not full-on comedy like Deadpool and it's nowhere near as dark and brooding as the 2016 Jon Bernthal edition in season 2 of Marvel's Daredevil, but it's somewhere in between. This is worth a watch and certainly enjoyable, a worthy adaptation.

Sam smith (sam_smithreview) This wonderful revenge film was acted and directed with complete conviction but still found the time to kick ass. This is one of the best movies I have seen this year and I go to at least one movie a week. The acting was good. This movie is one of those movies that make you wonder why every movie isn't as good. However, if you are aren't the type that likes intense violence and content a bit more mature than PG, then I don't recommend this at all to you.Tom Jane plays Frank Castle, a broken and confused F.B.I. agent who loses his family to a band of mobsters, who horrifically slaughter every last one of the members of his family, including his extended family. The pain and anger that he deals with causes him to become what he used to hunt down, a murderer who slaughters criminals day and night. His first target is the man responsible for his family's murder, a man named Howard Saint (terrifically played by John Travolta). The suspense and excitement experienced throughout the film eventually unfurls into a dramatic and astonishing conclusion that movie-goers will never forget.

Screen_Blitz The superhero is often the target for the big bucks at the box office, though the outings such as The Punisher and the 'Blade' series see lesser luck do to their positions in the lesser kid-friendly, R-rated territory. In this second attempt to adapt one of Marvel Comics' iconic vigilantes 'The Punisher' after an unsuccessful outing starring Dolph Lungreen, this film follows FBI agent Frank Castle (played by Thomas Jane) who busts a violent arms dealing duo, one of which is Bobby Saint (played by James Spinello) who happens to be the son of crime boss Howard Saint (played by John Travolta). The ambush results in their deaths as they are both gun down by Castle and his team of FBI agents. Angered at the death of his son, Howard Saint orders his goon to execute Frank Castle. In attempt join to enjoy a peaceful weekend with his wife and son, Castle vacations to Puerto Rico for a family reunion. The weekend quickly turns into a harrowing nightmare when the family is paid an unexpected visit by a gang of hit men lead by Saint, who launch a brutal massacre that leads to the death of his family, and him severely wounded. Upon recovery, Frank Castle vows revenge on Saint and adopts his alter ego 'The Punisher', sporting a black shirt with a skull on it and a jacket full of firearms. This film is directed by Jonathan Hensleigh.This is not your average Marvel Comics superhero flick. This film, following an antihero who sets out for revenge a violent mob boss, retains an R-rating with its dark atmosphere and extremely violent nature So if you go into this movie expecting light-hearted superhero actioner that Marvel superhero movies are typically known for, you are in unpleasant awakening. Although this movie resents from Marvel's typical cheery atmosphere in favor of a more dreadful atmosphere that never seems to light up, the biggest suffering of this film is some mediocre action scenes, poor pacing, and a villain who is less than memorable. Going into a superhero flick, or vigilante thriller for his matter; you would expect to see some exciting action sequences to keep the plot pacing. The action here is a rather infrequent, and when it occurs, its not entertaining. The fight scenes here are so boring and slow that at times, it gets pretty frustrating. The first action sequence which takes place at Frank Castle's family reunion on the beach is nicely shot, and really set the (dreary) tone of the film. The final shootout in the end however, is the only action scene that really stands out above the lifeless venture the film endures. When the action lets down, the film is constantly building with overblown exposition to the point when it becomes so mundane. Furthermore, the main villain Howard Saint who is played by John Travolta is one of the least memorable ever put to Marvel comics film. His character is so uninteresting and wooden that it hard to care for him. Travolta's performance is not bad, but it certainly doesn't redeem his character by much. Thomas Jane plays the titular role fine, and much like John Travolta's role the depressing nature of his character give very little to speak of.The Punisher is an vigilante action thriller that had some much potential, but wasted it on a poorly paced plot, mundane characters, and the action scenes that simply do not hold up. Most importantly, the atmosphere of this film is so mean and depressing that it is hard to enjoy, and those who are unfamiliar with such a mature territory like this one will mostly likely feel less compelled by this one. This is not a Marvel film I recommend.