Review of Punisher: War Zone (2008) by Garret I — 14 Mar 2016

Yeah, I probably shouldn't be rating movies, and this is probably bad, but it's just so damn fun to watch.

This review of Punisher: War Zone (2008) was written by Garret I on 14 Mar 2016.

Punisher: War Zone has generally received mixed reviews.

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There is no stylistic thrill to this blunt object of a callous action film. It's content to bludgeon the audience into numb resignation…

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By Aaron W (748) on 22 Oct 2017

Great movie. Reminded me of Dredd 3D. Didn?t waste a lot of time with exposition. Just a bad ass killing bad guys. What?s not to like…

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A better Punisher movie than the 2004 version. Ray Stevenson as Frank Castle is perfect…

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