The Punisher (Limited Time Mini Comic Books) (US Version) DVD Region 1

Marvel Comics presents a second big-screen version of THE PUNISHER, with this action-packed adaptation from screenwriter-turned-director Jonathan Hensleigh. Frank Castle (Tom Jane) is a retired F.B.I. agent spurred into action after the merciless slaying of his wife, father, and son. Adopting the superhero guise of The Punisher, Castle aims to wreak vengeance for his dead family by tracking down the culprits responsible for their demise. All clues point to Howard Saint (John Travolta), a ruthless businessman and nightclub owner whose son was mistakenly killed by Castle in a botched undercover operation back in his F.B.I. days. Unique amongst Marvel superheroes, The Punisher possesses no special powers, just remarkable strength parried with a blind determination to avenge his family. As he hunts down Saint, Castle surrounds himself with three fellow societal outcasts to get the job done, namely Joan (Rebecca Romijn-Stamos), Bumpo (John Pinette), and Dave (Ben Foster). Director Hensleigh eschews flashy CGI effects for the bulk of the movie, and instead reverts to old action-movie staples such as thrilling stunt work, gunfights, and huge explosions. The old-fashioned feel suits The Punisher well, providing an apt mirror of the hero's own lack of super powers. Hensleigh winds the film through a thrilling white-knuckle ride to its spectacular conclusion, ultimately providing a highly appropriate movie for one of Marvel's lesser-known comic book heroes.

"Jonathan Hensleigh's movie version of the Punisher's origins stays true to its hero by being similarly stripped-down, efficient and mean." - A. O., Scott (New York Times Critic), New York Times, 04/16/2004

"THE PUNISHER is that rare comic book movie that actually feels like a comic book....These battles are a cost-effective throwback. They depend on the physical side of moviemaking...and top of the line stunt work..." - Kenneth, Turan (Los Angeles Times Critic), Los Angeles Times, 04/16/2004

"[Z]ippy and amusingly cast....A film whose primary plus is a sense of humor." - Mike, Clark (USA Today Critic), USA Today, 04/16/2004

"[K]ick back, and wistfully remember a time when someone named Dolph could be a movie star." - Marc, Bernardin (Entertainment Weekly Critic), Entertainment Weekly, 05/01/2004

"[T]he film, directed by Jonathan Hensleigh, is consistently well-acted, and has some scenes of real power." - Roger, Ebert (Critic and screenwriter), Chicago Sun-Times, 04/16/2004

"[The] gloriously violent action sequences have a refreshingly downbeat '70s exploitation edge. Nasty, brain-dead fun." - Andrew, Sumner (Uncut Critic), Uncut, 10/01/2004

"[The director] takes a retro-action route with tributes to pre-CGI stuntwork. Most impressive is a frantic car-chase..." - Andrew, Osmond (Sight and Sound Critic), Sight and Sound, 11/01/2004

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Product Title:	The Punisher (Limited Time Mini Comic Books) (US Version) The Punisher (Limited Time Mini Comic Books) (US Version) The Punisher (Limited Time Mini Comic Books) (US Version) The Punisher (Limited Time Mini Comic Books) (US Version) The Punisher (Limited Time Mini Comic Books) (US Version)
Artist Name(s):	John Travolta (Actor) | Rob Schneider (Actor) | Thomas Jane (Actor) | Ben Foster (Actor) | Will Patton (Actor) | Laura Harring (Actor) | Ralph Winter (Actor) | Samantha Mathis (Actor) | Jonathan Hensleigh | Avi Arad (Actor) 尊特拉華達 (Actor) | 洛舒奈達 (Actor) | 湯馬斯真 (Actor) | 賓科士打 (Actor) | Will Patton (Actor) | Laura Harring (Actor) | Ralph Winter (Actor) | Samantha Mathis (Actor) | Jonathan Hensleigh | Avi Arad (Actor) 尊特拉华达 (Actor) | 洛舒奈达 (Actor) | 汤马斯真 (Actor) | 宾科士打 (Actor) | Will Patton (Actor) | Laura Harring (Actor) | Ralph Winter (Actor) | Samantha Mathis (Actor) | Jonathan Hensleigh | Avi Arad (Actor) ジョン･トラボルタ (Actor) | ロブ・シュナイダー (Actor) | トム・ジェーン (Actor) | ベン・フォスター (Actor) | ウィル・パットン (Actor) | Laura Harring (Actor) | Ralph Winter (Actor) | Samantha Mathis (Actor) | Jonathan Hensleigh | Avi Arad (Actor) John Travolta (Actor) | Rob Schneider (Actor) | Thomas Jane (Actor) | Ben Foster (Actor) | Will Patton (Actor) | Laura Harring (Actor) | Ralph Winter (Actor) | Samantha Mathis (Actor) | Jonathan Hensleigh | Avi Arad (Actor)
Director:	Jonathan Hensleigh Jonathan Hensleigh Jonathan Hensleigh Jonathan Hensleigh Jonathan Hensleigh
Producer:	Avi Arad Avi Arad Avi Arad Avi Arad Avi Arad
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Release Date:	2004-09-07
UPC Code:	012236162438
Language:	English
Subtitles:	English, Spanish
Country of Origin:	United States
Picture Format:	NTSC What is it?
Color Information:	Color
Disc Format(s):	DVD
Region Code:	1 - USA, Canada, U.S. Territories What is it?
Rating:	R (MPAA)
Publisher:	Artisan Entertainment
Package Weight:	122 (g)
Shipment Unit:	1 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.:	1004456647

Director: Jonathan Hensleigh

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Widescreen - 2.35
Additional Release Material:
Trailers - 1. The Punisher Video Game
Stunts - 1. Keeping It Real: The Punisher Stunts
The Punisher Origins - 1. Interview with Comic Book Writer - Garth Innis
War Journal - 1. Behind-The-Scenes look at the Making of THE PUNISHER
Music Video - 1. Step Up performed by Drowning Pool
Drawing Blood - 1. Bradstreet Style - Cover Artist of THE PUNISHER
Audio Commentary - 1. Jonathan Hensleigh - Director
Additional Product:
Mini Comic Book