Punisher: War Zone (2008) movie poster

Punisher: War Zone (2008)

"Vengeance has a name."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 59%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 30% (RT: 29%, MC: 30) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Lexi Alexander
Runtime
1h 42m
Country
Canada, Germany, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.8/10 (1,266 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
29%
Metacritic
30
Cast
Ray Stevenson as Frank Castle / The Punisher
Dominic West as Billy "The Beaut" Russoti / Jigsaw
Julie Benz as Angela Donatelli
Colin Salmon as Paul Budiansky
Doug Hutchison as James Russoti / "Loony Bin Jim" / "LBJ"
Dash Mihok as Martin Soap
Wayne Knight as Linus Lieberman / Micro
Stephanie Janusauskas as Grace Donatelli
It's divisive. Only 59% of audiences liked it based on 1,266 votes. Critics scored it lower at 30%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Waging his one-man war on the world of organized crime, ruthless vigilante-hero Frank Castle sets his sights on overeager mob boss Billy Russoti. After Russoti is left horribly disfigured by Castle, he sets out for vengeance under his new alias: Jigsaw. With the "Punisher Task Force" hot on his trail and the FBI unable to take Jigsaw in, Frank must stand up to the formidable army that Jigsaw has recruited before more of his evil deeds go unpunished. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated action films of 2008 among dedicated fans.
  • During production of Punisher: War Zone, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Ray Stevenson spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Punisher: War Zone is a 2008 action, crime film directed by Lexi Alexander. Waging his one-man war on the world of organized crime, ruthless vigilante-hero Frank Castle sets his sights on overeager mob boss Billy Russoti. After Russoti is left horribly disfigured by Castle, he sets out for vengeance under his new alias: Jigsaw.

With the "Punisher Task Force" hot on his trail and the FBI unable to take Jigsaw in, Frank must stand up to the formidable army that Jigsaw has recruited before more of his evil deeds go unpunished. The film has been rated by 1,266 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a action film, Punisher: War Zone delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Punisher: War Zone (2008) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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