Rather often movies based on comic strips end up dumb as they do not satisfy the interests both comic fans and non-fans, especially during non-digital era when special effects were nothing special. The Punisher does not include supernatural phenomena - although many scenes related to appearance and disappearance of the vigilante Frank Castle are not very feasible - but focuses on punishing the bad not convicted by courts, the idea being so popular since the Death Wish series. The plot has some nice twists and fighting scenes are catchy to follow. Dolph Lundgren has proper character to play and is better than usual, inclusion of decent actors such as Louis Gossett, Jr., Jeroen Krabbé, Kim Miyori provides additional value to the movie.
Thus, not a bad movie, and a must to admirers of Lundgren and those not tired of the 1980ies filming and outfit style.
Thus, not a bad movie, and a must to admirers of Lundgren and those not tired of the 1980ies filming and outfit style.