The Punisher, starring Dolph Lundgren, was the first true Marvel superhero movie.
It’s not as bad as you’ve heard…
1989sThe Punisheris Marvels first superhero movie.
When you see it written out this way, it is really weird, isnt it?
None of em check all the appropriate boxes.The Punisher, for better or worse, does.
Robert Mark Kamen of theKarate KidandTakenfranchises (as well as plentymore) produced.
Along for the ride withDolph Lundgrenare Louis Gossett Jr. and former Bond villain Jeroen Krabbe.
Its shortcomings, are, of course, well-documented all over the internet.
you’re able to probably guess the rest.
Theres nothing on display fromMarvellore.
None of the mobsters are taken from the Marvel Universe, nor are the Yakuza.
The movie does have its charms, however.
He couldnotlook too healthy and be believable.
On screen, when offered a bulletproof vest by Franco, Castle refuses.
That workprint is an interesting curiosity.
The final cut ofThe Punisheris superior to the workprint, however.
The vast majority of the other deleted/extended scenes are completely disposable with one exception.
Its a better version of what was already one of the movies stronger moments.
Its probably for the best.
