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cabbitzillaA bit after 1300, Hobbes called - he was just up the road, and wanted to stop by. I had nothing else to do, so I told him okay and pulled some clothes on. When he arrived, I discovered his intent was to haul me out to see a movie... specifically, The Punisher. I shrugged, took five minutes to completely tape up my knee, and off we went.
To be honest, in spite of decent outings with Hulk and Spiderman, I was expecting this most recent attempt at Frank Clark's one man war to suck horribly. The last attempt, featuring Dolph Lundgren, was positively wretched. Stick to He-Man films, Dolph. Or better yet, just go back to body building. Thomas Jane does a very capable Frank Castle, and John Travolta continues his streak of well performed villains.
And that's about all you'll get out of me about the film itself; I don't believe in spoilers and you'll get none from me. And that's the bottom line, 'cause... oh, wait, wrong kind of acting.
Given my background, it's a ... troubling film. It dumped me into a mindset that I was forced to flee over a decade ago... a time and place that permanently cost me portions of my sanity. The source for 80% of the nightmares that continue to plague me. I doubt I'll sleep tonight; I'll probably end up buried in a book or online project of some sort. There's simply too much there to risk being quelled by the drugs.
Worth seeing? Yes. Especially if you've ever been a fan of the comic. The things that trouble me (thankfully) don't trouble most of my friends. *soft snerk* I think I'm the only black hearted psycho in my group of friends, though there's one that believes she's in that class herself. Who I am now is directly attributable to who I was... further proof that there is no 'unforgiveable' sin. But just because something is forgiven doesn't necessarily end the penance.
There are going to be those who are convinced that I'm overindulging, who'll pishposh at me and possibly even scold me. Given the things that I've seen and done, I'm thankful that those people exist - it means that innocence IS still alive.
*turns up the Tom Smith, and wanders off to make some supper*
To be honest, in spite of decent outings with Hulk and Spiderman, I was expecting this most recent attempt at Frank Clark's one man war to suck horribly. The last attempt, featuring Dolph Lundgren, was positively wretched. Stick to He-Man films, Dolph. Or better yet, just go back to body building. Thomas Jane does a very capable Frank Castle, and John Travolta continues his streak of well performed villains.
And that's about all you'll get out of me about the film itself; I don't believe in spoilers and you'll get none from me. And that's the bottom line, 'cause... oh, wait, wrong kind of acting.
Given my background, it's a ... troubling film. It dumped me into a mindset that I was forced to flee over a decade ago... a time and place that permanently cost me portions of my sanity. The source for 80% of the nightmares that continue to plague me. I doubt I'll sleep tonight; I'll probably end up buried in a book or online project of some sort. There's simply too much there to risk being quelled by the drugs.
Worth seeing? Yes. Especially if you've ever been a fan of the comic. The things that trouble me (thankfully) don't trouble most of my friends. *soft snerk* I think I'm the only black hearted psycho in my group of friends, though there's one that believes she's in that class herself. Who I am now is directly attributable to who I was... further proof that there is no 'unforgiveable' sin. But just because something is forgiven doesn't necessarily end the penance.
There are going to be those who are convinced that I'm overindulging, who'll pishposh at me and possibly even scold me. Given the things that I've seen and done, I'm thankful that those people exist - it means that innocence IS still alive.
*turns up the Tom Smith, and wanders off to make some supper*
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Date: 2004-04-18 12:44 am (UTC)Punisher Logo
Date: 2004-04-18 12:58 am (UTC)Re: Punisher Logo
Date: 2004-04-18 01:14 am (UTC)Re: Punisher Logo
Date: 2004-04-18 01:36 am (UTC)I'm more pleased about rumors of an Iron Man film, which I think would be far easier to do. It's just a matter of finding a producer that understands...
The older Punisher movie did have moments, and I do own a copy of it... but it really REALLY pales by comparison.
Re: Punisher Logo
Date: 2004-04-18 01:58 am (UTC)Nicholas Cage is playing the Rider himself. 'Nuff said?
Now, the Iron Man one I hadn't heard about... any news on it, who's in it, general storyline?
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Date: 2004-04-18 02:17 am (UTC)Re: Punisher Logo
Date: 2004-04-18 06:04 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-04-18 02:47 am (UTC)I look forward to seeing it in the very near future, and I collect the comics and read them on occasion - very nice stories.
I <3 the Punisher. ^_^;;
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Date: 2004-04-18 03:47 am (UTC)Regardless of the havoc the movie may cause my psyche, it /IS/ a very watchable and worthy film.