I went, primarily, because I like seeing things blow up.
Important distinction there, Mr. Parole Officer.)
But I was also curious to see if, indeed, the third time was the charm.
Credit: Lundgren: Evertt Collection
He keeps the morgue as busy as Batman keeps Arkham Asylum.
How do you keep them down on the farm once theyve seenDeath Wish?
I can see why they made the 2004 Thomas Jane flick.
Flushed with visions ofSpider-Manmoney dancing in their heads, it seemed like a no-brainer.
Frank Castle is mentally ill.
Treat him as such.
Go watchHenry: Portait of a Serial Killer.
Thats how you do it.
Thereby sapping it of any dramatic tension.
- The Punishers story shouldnotbe one of redemption.He is a monster on a never-ending mission.
He should not be rehabilitated.
He should never been seen almost crying while looking at someone elses daughter.
And he should never be on the verge of hanging up his guns.
Hes the shark inJaws.
Hes a man who voluntarily gave up his humanity.
Granted, that makes for a difficult protagonist.
And you still get to blow up lots of stuff.
