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This is a cool movie based on a comic book, but with a lot of interesting details added making it a cult favorite. Panned by ideologically possessed critics due to its endorsement of vigilante justice, this movie has such cool original details like country music guitar assassin, Russian cartoon-like strongman, a bit dim north of the eyebrows, and some wooden acting by JohnTra volta. Criminally underrated, so I am giving extra points for that.

I really enjoyed the Punisher.I thought Tom Jane was convincing in the title role.John Travolta was a bit weak as the main villain,i'll admit.the movie is ultra violent to be sure,with no end to the action.lots of things blow up.Rebecca Romijn played the(sort of) love interest and did a good job with her character.there are are a few other known actors in the mix,who are all competent in their roles.Country singer Mark Collie is terrific in a small role as a hit-man.The basic premise is that Nick Castle, FBI agent, played by Tom Jane is undercover and the operation goes horribly wrong,leading to the death of Bobby Saint, son of corrupt businessman Howard Saint, played by John Travolta.as retaliation for the death,Castle's family is brutally murdered ,leading to the genesis of the Punisher/AKA Nick Castle.the movie won't win any awards but as pure entertainment,it works. 7* out of 10

I don't read comic books. I never have and I never will. But I will always watch movies. I have watched "Batman", "Spider-man", "The Crow", etc. And I enjoyed those movies. But "The Punisher" just seemed like a rip off to "The Crow". BUT!!! I have to say, it was still enjoyable. Frank Castle though, to me, isn't a memorable hero. It seems like once he destroys the men who killed his family, what would happen next? That's what I kept asking. So, if they were to create a sequel, I just want to know what would happen? Over all, it's not bad. I would recommend for action lovers. But personally, I would stick to "The Crow". That is the ultimate Comic Book movie.7/10