Review of Punisher: War Zone (2008) by Etan V — 27 May 2010

Frank Castle is dead, they killed him and they want to kill him again, only problem is "you dont need the balls but do you have the brains to tangle with The Punisher". At last the marvel adaptation of the anti-hero that completes the future projects of The Punisher, it improved way better than the first by replacing it with hardcore violence, a way better actor (dont believe me if you want to but you are wrong about Ray Stevenson), and a much much better darker theme. But one problem I must say for this movie is it is out of date, count on a few million cuts for a few years in its production and they risked it with a few meesly attacked on flaws. B: Good.

Plot: Frank Castle (Ray Syevenson) is no more but only the Pubisher takes over, a few years later after his family's death Frank wanders the earth with a heart of hatred and a spirit of silent emotions and a guts full of guns with him. He will put his new self to the test when he meets his newest foe, Jigsaw (Dominic West). When the Punisher ruined his life, Jigsaw will continue his crime syndicated talent with the perfect plan, find Frank and kill him for what he has done, he has the guts but like I said he has no brains but guns won't do it as well, prepare for the brutal battle of the warzone.

Performance: What should I say when Ray Stevenson decides to replace Thomas Jane for the role of the Punisher? I should say Perfect choice for the outcome of this movie, I couldn't ask more of a cast with stars from TV series, yes im talking about you Wayne Knight also starred in "Seinfeld".

Writing: Seems coming out from a comic book just won't do it, if they think about persuading us with this type they should go in time and write it before the comic gets produced.

Production: Big flaw here, they should've made the movie a little eariler than we expected it on the release day and I was unimpress in the budget, I mean only 35 million dollars and you'll expect cheap effects like outcast droputs.

Finalize: Ray Stevenson topped off the franchise as the Punisher and not only he completes the hero, but he is supported with brutal action, dark backgrounds, and a villian to jack up, but they had to make this movie a little earlier due to the budget, comic book fans will not be disappointed and action fans won't be left out for the gore fun that awaits them.