Punisher: War Zone - Blu-ray Forum

TeresofBlood · 03-12-2009, 04:45 PM

This is by far the most excited I have personally been about a blu-ray. I am a die-hard fan of the character, in comic form. I was very disappointed in the 2004 film (not the blu-ray disc [I wouldn't even waste my money on that]). This film is the most accurate, loyal, and respectful adaptation of the film to be created yet. Ray Stevenson's performance was better than any Punisher fan could ever hope. The action gives Rambo a run for its money, in terms of graphic violence. As far as movies go, I'd take this over Rambo any day.

Of course, I wish it was an extended edition, but what can you do? Anybody see this in theaters? Who's picking it up?

PepeGameblouse · 03-12-2009, 04:49 PM

i saw it in theaters. it was awful. ray stevenson is an awful actor. it was a waste of 2 hours of my life. who do I write to get them back?

supersix4 · 03-12-2009, 04:52 PM

I liked the first one but they again didn't make it violent enough... Hopefully this one will live up

swingle007 · 03-12-2009, 04:55 PM

looks like the audio alone will make this blu worth renting.

SDon1969 · 03-12-2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by swingle007

looks like the audio alone will make this blu worth renting.

Yeah, I saw that 5.0 for audio, too!

I'll be checking out Warzone on blu for sure...

Meeklo · 03-12-2009, 05:29 PM

I saw this in the theater.....I was the only one in the theater. I'm sitting there talking to my brother on my cell phone while watching it. The movie itself...not so good.

TeresofBlood · 03-12-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by supersix4

I liked the first one but they again didn't make it violent enough... Hopefully this one will live up

I'm sure this is the case with many comic adaptations, but if you follow the comics at all, the 2004 film is an utter abortion.

War Zone is more than I could have ever wanted from a Punisher film.

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Originally Posted by fireman325

I actually liked the first one. I was disappointed when Thomas Jane didn't return for the sequel and never bothered seeing it.

This is a reboot, rather than a sequel. I assure you Jane is not missed. Stevenson IS the Punisher.

supersix4 · 03-12-2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TeresofBlood

I'm sure this is the case with many comic adaptations, but if you follow the comics at all, the 2004 film is an utter abortion.

War Zone is more than I could have ever wanted from a Punisher film.

I was planning on buying it ... they need to make all these comic book movies R and just pump them full of violence.

Beefbowl · 03-12-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TeresofBlood

War Zone is more than I could have ever wanted from a Punisher film.

I thought the guy who played the punisher was good, the guy who played Jigsaw and his brother, not so much.

TeresofBlood · 03-12-2009, 05:15 PM

The thing about Jigsaw is that he is also a goofball in the comic books. From someone who has read many Jigsaw arcs, they were very loyal to the character. The recruitment scene was hilarious. I think too many people went in expecting a performance they could compare to Health Ledger's joker. Coincidentally, Dominic West's performance is closer to Jack Nicholson's joker.

The Marvel Knights run of the early 2000's is the basis for the film. It was filled with tongue in cheek humor. The film captures that perfectly. People who haven't read that run might not get it. You have to give Lexi Alexander credit for being so loyal to the fans.

owa · 03-12-2009, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TeresofBlood

This is a reboot, rather than a sequel. I assure you Jane is not missed. Stevenson IS the Punisher.

I was wondering about that so thanks for pointing that out. I liked the first one so it'll be interesting to see how it goes with the reboot. With Hulk I liked/disliked things in both versions so I'm expecting the same sort of thing here.

rlf3911 · 03-12-2009, 06:30 PM

I saw this in theaters. Never watched the original one, or read the comic books. I actually liked it, really didnt think I would. The guy getting rocket launchered while jumping across the roof was bad ass.

ckent22 · 03-12-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TeresofBlood

I'm sure this is the case with many comic adaptations, but if you follow the comics at all, the 2004 film is an utter abortion.

War Zone is more than I could have ever wanted from a Punisher film.

This is a reboot, rather than a sequel. I assure you Jane is not missed. Stevenson IS the Punisher.

It's not a reboot. This film is based on the Marvel Knights storyline. Marvel Knights is darker, more violent, and uses more language.

TeresofBlood · 03-12-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ckent22

It's not a reboot.

I don't quite understand your post. This film is a reboot. Completely ignores the last film. It tells the Punisher's origin accurately.

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Originally Posted by ckent22

This film is based on the Marvel Knights storyline. Marvel Knights is darker, more violent, and uses more language.

I know it is based on the Marvel Knights run. I already said that, but you are incorrect about the language. There was no language in the Marvel Knights run, because Marvel had not yet created the MAX line of comics. MAX is where the real violence and language began. The Marvel Knights run was filled with tongue-in-cheek humor and over the top villains. This is the main source of inspiration for the film.

Captainhawk1 · 03-26-2009, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TeresofBlood

I'm sure this is the case with many comic adaptations, but if you follow the comics at all, the 2004 film is an utter abortion.

War Zone is more than I could have ever wanted from a Punisher film.

This is a reboot, rather than a sequel. I assure you Jane is not missed. Stevenson IS the Punisher.

Word... and I've said the exact same thing about Stevenson.

Anybody dissing this never followed the comic books, period.

I have purchased a grand total of 3 BD's (I usually just rent from Netflix). Dark KNight, Bolt and this and I bought it after I rented it from Netflix I loved it so much.

Is it an Oscar winner, no, but it's good action film that's VERY well acted (especially if you understand the characters in the comic) despite what the critics say and the level of violence and gore is exactly on par with the source material.

It is at least as good as Hulk 2008.

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Originally Posted by TeresofBlood

The thing about Jigsaw is that he is also a goofball in the comic books. From someone who has read many Jigsaw arcs, they were very loyal to the character.

Couldn't have said it better.

People that understand the Punisher are finally coming around and giving this movie the props it deserves.

The little girls out there can keep your pre-conceived notion about superheroes (Punisher is a self-loathing, tortured anti-hero and not hero... D'oh!) and keep your Spiderman, Fantastic Four, Superman, and even your Iron Man.. we'll take the brutality incarnate that is Frank Castle.

Steve · 03-12-2009, 04:54 PM

I actually liked the first one. I was disappointed when Thomas Jane didn't return for the sequel and never bothered seeing it.

PH3AR · 03-12-2009, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by fireman325

I actually liked the first one. I was disappointed when Thomas Jane didn't return for the sequel and never bothered seeing it.

this movie wasnt supposed to be a sequel, just a differrent look at the punisher and glad cuz this movie blows, we need a punisher 2 with thomas jane

The TRUST · 03-12-2009, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by PepeGameblouse

i saw it in theaters. it was awful. ray stevenson is an awful actor. it was a waste of 2 hours of my life. who do I write to get them back?

To each their own I guess. I loved this movies. So much extra senseless violence!!!!!!

MegaRage · 03-26-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by PepeGameblouse

i saw it in theaters. it was awful. ray stevenson is an awful actor. it was a waste of 2 hours of my life. who do I write to get them back?

WOW ..i dont get half you people..i thought this movie was great.. way better then the first one.ray stevenson did a real good job this kid is retarded

PH3AR · 03-12-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TeresofBlood

This is by far the most excited I have personally been about a blu-ray. I am a die-hard fan of the character, in comic form. I was very disappointed in the 2004 film (not the blu-ray disc [I wouldn't even waste my money on that]). This film is the most accurate, loyal, and respectful adaptation of the film to be created yet. Ray Stevenson's performance was better than any Punisher fan could ever hope. The action gives Rambo a run for its money, in terms of graphic violence. As far as movies go, I'd take this over Rambo any day.

Of course, I wish it was an extended edition, but what can you do? Anybody see this in theaters? Who's picking it up?

whoa, whoa, whao...im a hugh fan of the punisher and i loved The Punisher (2004) movie one of my favorite and you hated it?...And war zone i was so excited for and when i saw it in theaters it sucked the worst punisher movie ever made how can you enjoy this movie and how can you like it over the Thomas Jane version?

03-12-2009, 04:45 PM	#1
TeresofBlood Active Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Brockton, MA Blu-ray collection:485 Blu-ray reviews: 11	Punisher: War Zone This is by far the most excited I have personally been about a blu-ray. I am a die-hard fan of the character, in comic form. I was very disappointed in the 2004 film (not the blu-ray disc [I wouldn't even waste my money on that]). This film is the most accurate, loyal, and respectful adaptation of the film to be created yet. Ray Stevenson's performance was better than any Punisher fan could ever hope. The action gives Rambo a run for its money, in terms of graphic violence. As far as movies go, I'd take this over Rambo any day. Of course, I wish it was an extended edition, but what can you do? Anybody see this in theaters? Who's picking it up?

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03-12-2009, 04:49 PM	#2
PepeGameblouse Active Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Pennsylvania Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:2	i saw it in theaters. it was awful. ray stevenson is an awful actor. it was a waste of 2 hours of my life. who do I write to get them back?

03-12-2009, 04:52 PM	#3
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	I liked the first one but they again didn't make it violent enough... Hopefully this one will live up

03-12-2009, 04:55 PM	#4
swingle007 Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Kingwood, Tx. Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:41 Trading Score:17	looks like the audio alone will make this blu worth renting.

03-12-2009, 05:29 PM	#6
Meeklo Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:687 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:28 Trading Score:25	I saw this in the theater.....I was the only one in the theater. I'm sitting there talking to my brother on my cell phone while watching it. The movie itself...not so good.

03-12-2009, 05:15 PM	#10
TeresofBlood Active Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Brockton, MA Blu-ray collection:485 Blu-ray reviews: 11	The thing about Jigsaw is that he is also a goofball in the comic books. From someone who has read many Jigsaw arcs, they were very loyal to the character. The recruitment scene was hilarious. I think too many people went in expecting a performance they could compare to Health Ledger's joker. Coincidentally, Dominic West's performance is closer to Jack Nicholson's joker. The Marvel Knights run of the early 2000's is the basis for the film. It was filled with tongue in cheek humor. The film captures that perfectly. People who haven't read that run might not get it. You have to give Lexi Alexander credit for being so loyal to the fans.

03-12-2009, 06:30 PM	#12
rlf3911 Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Mansfield, TX Blu-ray collection:251 Trading Score:6	I saw this in theaters. Never watched the original one, or read the comic books. I actually liked it, really didnt think I would. The guy getting rocket launchered while jumping across the roof was bad ass.

03-12-2009, 04:54 PM	#16
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	I actually liked the first one. I was disappointed when Thomas Jane didn't return for the sequel and never bothered seeing it.

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