Review of The Punisher (2004) by Stephen G — 12 Apr 2012
The problem with this movie was that it couldn't make up its mind about what it wanted to be, and this ultimately led to its downfall at the box office. The beginning of the film is really intense and it seems like it's going to be one of those, 'it could happen in real life' comic book adaptations.
After the first half hour though, that's gone and replaced with the typical unrealistic bull shit. This film also couldn't decide whether or not it wanted to be PG-13 or R. Ultimately it got the R rating and has the violence that goes with it, but clearly the producers were hoping for the PG-13, and have some really childish parts to it.
I hate when that happens, make up your mind! If you're going to be violent and crazy, then go all out, and if not, tone it down and get the PG-13. When they mix both styles, they don't appeal to a larger audience, they appeal to a smaller one.
The cast did an adequate job, the story was alright, and the action was pretty cool, but there really isn't much here.
This review of The Punisher (2004) was written by Stephen G on 12 Apr 2012.
The Punisher has generally received mixed reviews.
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