Continuing their build up to Marvel Comic's Avengers film in 2012, Arnie, Stuart, and Jakob now have Marvel Comics' most lethal hero in their sights--The Punisher! Played in three films by three different actors, this vigilante's comic book exploits and skull logo are fanboy favorites. Now listen to see if the films are equally fun, or just punishment to watch!
The Punisher's attempts at a franchise continue to be shot down. While 2004's Punisher film failed to blow up the box office, strong DVD sales convinced Lionsgate to move ahead on a sequel--only to have director Jonathan Hensleigh and star Thomas Jane drop out. But the project moved on, now a...
Published 11/22/11
With Blade a cinematic success Artisan Entertainment brought another R-rated Marvel property to the big screen--The Punisher. Starring Thomas Jane in the title role and John Travolta as bad guy gangster Howard Saint, this adaptation remained closer to the character's comic book portrayal, putting...
Published 11/15/11