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10x better than the 2004 version

posted 18 years ago by christothefrantz
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Fast paced, gritty, and extra violent, this movie is everything the newer version should've been but is precieved as a bad film. That is not true. Dolphs acting is wooden but it suits the character; you see no life in his eyes. Lou Gosset junior is badass also. I love the part where he escapes out of the handcuffs, knocks the guy out and eats his pizza. The Yakuza villians were awesome too, espescially the last 15 minutes of hte movie where Dolph walks around like a viscious killing machine nonchalantly killing EVERYTHING. The shoot outs, car chases, and stunts are more stylized and thought out.
There is way more action in this movie and the kidnapping is cool how Punisher is forced to rescue evil mob bosses sons so that the children can live. The only thing missing from this movie that could make it better is the white skull logo on The Punisher's shirt.

[–] skiop 16 years ago

I watched it tonight on TV and I liked it.

Pros:
* Fast-paced.
* Better plot than the 2004 version.
* The Punisher is out to punish, not to make the villain go crazy.
* Great action, especially at the climax.

Cons:
* Some bad dialog.
* Dolph Lundgren isn't handsome like Thomas Jane (yes, I'm superficial, I know).
* He also isn't as good of an actor (though he isn't terrible).
* The bum/thespian is annoying.

[–] Loveunderlaw 16 years ago

I'll never see the 2004 version, it's garbage!

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[–] italian_angel_82 16 years ago

Dolph Lundgren was the perfect PUNISHER and always will be, he is just plain cold, shows no feelings, looks very dark and shows no mercy.
I lost count in how many Yakuza and mobsters Dolph kills and how awesome to see Dolph perform martial arts a rare thing to see in his movies.

As for 2004 version it was good, but there wasn't enough action, Tom jane did not show the coldness, the hurt like Dolph did.

Dolph was the better actor,1989 had twice the more action and the better story, 1989 is the clear winner by a long shot.

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[–] krakkety 13 years ago

I also think The Punisher with Dolph was a lot better than that 2004 Jane version.

[–] guatoman-102-889189 12 years ago

I totally agree

[–] JarJarRocks 11 years ago

I absolutely agree. I think it's without question the best Punisher movie made to date, a lot better than the other two.

It's great 80's action, but still remains comic book like (without becoming cheesy).

[–] DamianGein 11 years ago

Indeed.

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[–] Jack_Krauser 11 years ago

This and Punisher War Zone are both superior to the 2004 film.

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[–] Thenewnexus 11 years ago

I don't know if i can say all that,but this Punisher was a good movie

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[–] Channel_1393 10 years ago

I liked it more too.

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