The Punisher - Blu-ray Forum

wnicholas76 · 09-03-2008, 04:19 AM

With "Punisher: War Zone" heading into theaters this December, I have to ask: Should Lionsgate take the double-dip plunge and release the extended cut version of The Punisher (which is currently on DVD) to Blu-ray in order to prepare for the second film's release?

To me, I think that they should go ahead and release the extended cut on Blu-ray, as well as add a plethora of special features on the disc that were completely left out of the current Blu-ray release of The Punisher. In other words, I'm holding out on buying the current edition of The Punisher until Lionsgate releases the extended cut on Blu-ray.

What do you think?

BStecke · 09-03-2008, 04:20 AM

I have a feeling that after the new film comes out I won't want to watch the first one anymore.

redlikefire02 · 09-03-2008, 04:21 AM

with a WAYYY better transfer too. its one of my favourite movies but i wont buy it on blu bc i know its garbage pq

Ex Accountant · 09-03-2008, 05:14 AM

Bring on the '89 Punisher. Dolph Lundgren, baby! A triple feature with Showdown in Little Tokyo and I Come in Peace

katharsis · 09-03-2008, 05:16 AM

I hope they will re-encode and add the extended scenes to a new release.
This is one of the few movies that are on my list of movies I really want to have, but would wait for a new "extended" cut and better PQ.

saginawjuggalo · 09-03-2008, 07:23 AM

I would rather see Lionsgate release new Blu-rays instead of rehashing old releases, but this one NEEDS a remaster! A extended cut wouldn't hurt but I didn't think it was THAT great of a flim.. I know some thought it was good but never "great"... If the new Punisher doesn't flop (and I'm sure it will) they should re-release it and If they do, they should do a trade up program... I HATE the double dipping game! Just my 2cents

jd213 · 09-03-2008, 08:56 AM

I missed this in the theaters, and I've been waiting for the extended cut to show up on Blu, so I still have yet to see this movie

I was hoping the extended cut or at least a new AVC encode would come out over here since Sony owns the rights to it in Japan. It was one of their titles announced way back in 06 but unfortunately it got indefinitely delayed...

Zydrate · 09-03-2008, 11:43 AM

Since I already have both cuts on DVD, I won't pick up a Blu version of the Extended Cut. Can't be a bad idea though, especially to promote War Zone.

Lucy Diamond · 09-03-2008, 01:04 PM

That would be a good idea and I'd bite.

I like the Marvel extended editions (although I've never seen FF extended.)

I met Thomas Jane at a Chiller Theater convention once....he was drunk and relatively cool. He was there with David Arquette (*sp) promoting a movie that they produced together.

If you like Tom Jane, see Thursday!!!

tron3 · 09-03-2008, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by wnicholas76

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What do you think?

I watched the movie. That was Punishment enough.

To each his own, though.

SDon1969 · 09-03-2008, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wnicholas76

With "Punisher: War Zone" heading into theaters this December, I have to ask: Should Lionsgate take the double-dip plunge and release the extended cut version of The Punisher (which is currently on DVD) to Blu-ray in order to prepare for the second film's release?

Yes, they should. Not only for the extended cut but also for a decent transfer and lossless audio (the original BD release has neither).

JonBidinger · 09-03-2008, 01:28 PM

I am waiting for the extended as well.

Heart_Collector · 09-03-2008, 01:32 PM

Haven't seen it on blu (heard about the crappy transfer), but this Punisher was the movie I've waited for since I was about eight years old. I'm very interested in seeing War Zone. I'd be willing to wait for a two-pack with extended editions of both.

Deadset · 09-03-2008, 03:00 PM

I had both versions on DVD and preferred the theatrical cut better, probably the only time that has ever happened..

I'd like a remastered cut of the theatrical for sure.

...And to the comment of the Dolph Lundgren version, bring it on!! Own it, Like it!

xander · 09-03-2008, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ex Accountant

Bring on the '89 Punisher. Dolph Lundgren, baby! A triple feature with Showdown in Little Tokyo and I Come in Peace

Now you're talking. This is a great idea. Maybe we can get Bridge Of Dragons in there too?

thebat2 · 09-03-2008, 04:37 PM

I never did get this one on Blu since I have the extended cut on SDVD, but I would double dip for it. I am not so sure about this new movie. I hate the costume. The neck thingy he wears looks really stupid.

Musashi · 09-03-2008, 04:37 PM

I've been bringing this up for the past year. Of course they should. No need to have the better version be DVD only.

D_LO · 09-03-2008, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ex Accountant

Bring on the '89 Punisher. Dolph Lundgren, baby! A triple feature with Showdown in Little Tokyo and I Come in Peace

Quote:

Originally Posted by tron3

I watched the movie. That was Punishment enough.

To each his own, though.

I'd like to add a +1 to both quotes.

Grant Matrix · 09-03-2008, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deads3t

I had both versions on DVD and preferred the theatrical cut better, probably the only time that has ever happened..

I'd like a remastered cut of the theatrical for sure.

...And to the comment of the Dolph Lundgren version, bring it on!! Own it, Like it!

I usually prefer an extended cut, but I have to agree that the theatrical cut was better. The extended cut just slowed down the pacing too much.

DavePS3 · 09-03-2008, 06:19 PM

Personally, I can't take Dolph even as a joke. I met him at Videotheque on Sunset Blvd. in about 1990. What a conceited knob. As for the new Punisher, if you get a chance, there is a director's cut out there that is better than the theatrical cut, I think. There's an animated prelude and some slightly extended violence. It's usually cheap too. The transfer has always been kinda crappy and hence the Blu-Ray. They need to clean that puppy up or go back to the original negative and re-do the Blu-Ray. As for those who didn't like it... well, it's a comic book, man!!!

09-03-2008, 04:19 AM	#1
wnicholas76 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Memphis, TN (for now...) Home Theater Gallery:188 4K collection:495 Blu-ray collection:1068 Blu-ray reviews: 24 Trading Score:12	The Punisher With "Punisher: War Zone" heading into theaters this December, I have to ask: Should Lionsgate take the double-dip plunge and release the extended cut version of The Punisher (which is currently on DVD) to Blu-ray in order to prepare for the second film's release? To me, I think that they should go ahead and release the extended cut on Blu-ray, as well as add a plethora of special features on the disc that were completely left out of the current Blu-ray release of The Punisher. In other words, I'm holding out on buying the current edition of The Punisher until Lionsgate releases the extended cut on Blu-ray. What do you think?

09-03-2008, 07:23 AM	#6
saginawjuggalo Power Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Saginaw, Michigan 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:2058 DVD collection:85 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:2	I would rather see Lionsgate release new Blu-rays instead of rehashing old releases, but this one NEEDS a remaster! A extended cut wouldn't hurt but I didn't think it was THAT great of a flim.. I know some thought it was good but never "great"... If the new Punisher doesn't flop (and I'm sure it will) they should re-release it and If they do, they should do a trade up program... I HATE the double dipping game! Just my 2cents Last edited by saginawjuggalo; 09-03-2008 at 07:29 AM.

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09-03-2008, 04:20 AM	#2
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	I have a feeling that after the new film comes out I won't want to watch the first one anymore.

09-03-2008, 04:21 AM	#3
redlikefire02 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:69 Blu-ray reviews:6	with a WAYYY better transfer too. its one of my favourite movies but i wont buy it on blu bc i know its garbage pq

09-03-2008, 05:14 AM	#4
Ex Accountant Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Trading Score:55	Bring on the '89 Punisher. Dolph Lundgren, baby! A triple feature with Showdown in Little Tokyo and I Come in Peace

09-03-2008, 05:16 AM	#5
katharsis Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:SoCal Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:379 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	I hope they will re-encode and add the extended scenes to a new release. This is one of the few movies that are on my list of movies I really want to have, but would wait for a new "extended" cut and better PQ.

09-03-2008, 08:56 AM	#7
jd213 Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:less than 10 minutes from Akihabara	I missed this in the theaters, and I've been waiting for the extended cut to show up on Blu, so I still have yet to see this movie I was hoping the extended cut or at least a new AVC encode would come out over here since Sony owns the rights to it in Japan. It was one of their titles announced way back in 06 but unfortunately it got indefinitely delayed...

09-03-2008, 11:43 AM	#8
Zydrate Active Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Scottsdale, Arizona Blu-ray collection:199 DVD collection:102	Since I already have both cuts on DVD, I won't pick up a Blu version of the Extended Cut. Can't be a bad idea though, especially to promote War Zone.

09-03-2008, 01:04 PM	#9
Lucy Diamond Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Tomb of Annihilation 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:3	That would be a good idea and I'd bite. I like the Marvel extended editions (although I've never seen FF extended.) I met Thomas Jane at a Chiller Theater convention once....he was drunk and relatively cool. He was there with David Arquette (*sp) promoting a movie that they produced together. If you like Tom Jane, see Thursday!!!

09-03-2008, 01:28 PM	#12
JonBidinger Active Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:36 Blu-ray collection:375	I am waiting for the extended as well.

09-03-2008, 01:32 PM	#13
Heart_Collector Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Texas	Haven't seen it on blu (heard about the crappy transfer), but this Punisher was the movie I've waited for since I was about eight years old. I'm very interested in seeing War Zone. I'd be willing to wait for a two-pack with extended editions of both.

09-03-2008, 03:00 PM	#14
Deadset Man in the Box Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:247 Blu-ray collection:2478 DVD collection:214 iTunes collection:3 Prime collection:52 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:34	I had both versions on DVD and preferred the theatrical cut better, probably the only time that has ever happened.. I'd like a remastered cut of the theatrical for sure. ...And to the comment of the Dolph Lundgren version, bring it on!! Own it, Like it!

09-03-2008, 04:37 PM	#16
thebat2 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:NC Blu-ray collection:2 Trading Score:3	I never did get this one on Blu since I have the extended cut on SDVD, but I would double dip for it. I am not so sure about this new movie. I hate the costume. The neck thingy he wears looks really stupid.

09-03-2008, 04:37 PM	#17
Musashi Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Manchester, CT Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:25 Blu-ray collection:337 Blu-ray reviews: 1	I've been bringing this up for the past year. Of course they should. No need to have the better version be DVD only.

09-03-2008, 06:19 PM	#20
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Personally, I can't take Dolph even as a joke. I met him at Videotheque on Sunset Blvd. in about 1990. What a conceited knob. As for the new Punisher, if you get a chance, there is a director's cut out there that is better than the theatrical cut, I think. There's an animated prelude and some slightly extended violence. It's usually cheap too. The transfer has always been kinda crappy and hence the Blu-Ray. They need to clean that puppy up or go back to the original negative and re-do the Blu-Ray. As for those who didn't like it... well, it's a comic book, man!!!

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