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New Punisher: War Zone Clip Online!
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October 13, 2008
Lionsgate has updated the official website for Punisher: War Zone with a new clip that includes an intro by director Lexi Alexander. The December 5 opener stars Ray Stevenson, Dominic West, Doug Hutchinson, Colin Salmon, Wayne Knight, Dash Mihok and Julie Benz.
In the action-thriller ruthless vigilante-hero Frank Castle wages his one-man war on the world of organized crime and 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 video will start playing as soon as the site loads here!
Related Articles From Other SitesPosted by: cask8er87 on October 13, 2008 at 01:11:16
Wow that clip is awesome. Note the music. No Nu-metal!
Love it. Hope we get some more good stuff soon.
Posted by: confused on October 13, 2008 at 01:11:55
didn lexi drop off this project or no longer had a say about the final cut or some sort of controversy like that
Posted by: cask8er87 on October 13, 2008 at 01:19:35
@ confused. No that was a rumor.
Posted by: baba on October 13, 2008 at 01:23:00
Explosion looks like in a cartoon !
Posted by: Triad on October 13, 2008 at 01:26:20
Still not thrilled about this movie yet. I was pumped earlier on when I heard that they were giving FC another chance, but I've got to say that what I've seen so far has been underwhelming. I still have high hopes, but for the moment, I have to ride with my skepticism. Hope that Lexi proves me wrong.
Posted by: Gon86GN on October 13, 2008 at 01:26:57
Another piece of garbage ! What the heck is that after all !!??!
Posted by: Pecos Bill on October 13, 2008 at 01:45:06
At least they appear to have an actual score for the film and not some generic death metal. But hey looks like an over-the-top action movie, exactly what I expect in a Punisher film.
Posted by: The ButnakedAvenger on October 13, 2008 at 01:45:29
And the award goes to Perfect Choice, for being awesome.
I'm definitely pumped for this one.
Posted by: Aeghast on October 13, 2008 at 01:47:16
Cool
Posted by: Josh on October 13, 2008 at 01:55:07
It still looks artificial, like a TV movie. Tom Jane's movie wasn't a perfect adaption, but at least it still had the same heart as the comics.
Posted by: Keith on October 13, 2008 at 01:55:34
I miss Tom Jane. That movie was too damn good to deserve a reboot. I can't help but hope this fails every time I see any footage for it.
Posted by: twozero3six on October 13, 2008 at 01:56:09
SA-WEET!
Posted by: Josh on October 13, 2008 at 02:16:47
Wow, how sad is your life that you immediately make violent threats over someone's opinion of a movie?
I don't like Johnny Depp movies, but I don't verbally accost those that do.
I feel very sorry for you, sir
Posted by: PintelGuy on October 13, 2008 at 02:25:39
Man, there was probably more violence in that like, thirty second clip than the whole '04 movie. Can't wait!
Posted by: John N. on October 13, 2008 at 02:33:46
The scenes they're showing are toned down because they're not allowed to post graphic violence online by websites that have young as well as adult visitors. The actual scenes when shown in theatres WILL be more visceral. Why do all you people who continue to say that it looks artificial, like a TV movie, underwhelming, etc...do not get this?
Posted by: CJ_01976 on October 13, 2008 at 04:41:07
AWESOME!!!!!! That laid the last movie to waste in less than a minute. Bring on the carnage. :)
Posted by: matt on October 13, 2008 at 05:11:39
I am not a fan of the Punisher, so as a fan of the film medium I will say that I do not think the violence in this clip has the kind of impact that makes an audience react--it is not engaging, and feels staged. I know those stunt guys are just that, and that right now they are home having a bagel (or whatever). Gun violence, for one thing, is EXTREMELY LOUD in close quarter combat; none of the gunfire sounded authentic, to me. Secondly, the way folks acted when they were shot didn't seem random enough, that is, I think there is a ton of efficacy to gunshot victims when they are mindful of the range and calibre of the bullet(s) being fired at them, and the reaction is fitting to the amount of pain they feel--but I saw a lot of stunt-flops, a bit of falling and writhing, as if they were told to, on cue--now, of course, they WERE told to do those things, but naturalistic gun violence (if there can be such a thing) is both jarring to the ears and ugly, to watch.
I also do not think the photography is effective in communicating the kind of reality that frank castle and his methods represent--there were a lot of vibrant colors and manufactured chiaroscuro (high contrast light and dark), which very often gives any film with this look a lovely set of stills but leaves the audience feeling a bit like they'd entered a funhouse. Comic books can be effective with this palette, but I've never seen a film with deep orange and purple light mixed with classic noir setups which works well, on that front.
From the little dialogue I've heard in the two trailers and the style of violence depicted in this clip, I think the Punisher will ultimately find its way to a shot theatrical run based on petering sales after about a month--I'm sure a lot of work went in to making this film on all fronts, and that is wonderful; unfortunately, i don't think the elements will come together as effectively as they could, under another director's guidance.
This is only my outlook based on my world view, and certainly does not besmirch the effort put forth by all who worked on the film.
To clarify my point of view: I think the end of Taxi Driver is about as 'punisher-esque' a setup as I've seen on film, to date. Travis Bickle is doing what the Punisher does, in that scene--rescuing Jodi Foster, the young hooker, from her current 'John' as well as her Pimp...by killing them, and the man who owns the building. The deaths are strikingly visceral, as is the amount of violence and the staging of it all. There is no forced lighting, no muffled blasts. By the end of the ordeal, Travis is hurt, but barely alive. For the Punisher to do this kind of thing on a regular basis would require body armor and a greater degree of tactical knowledge than Travis has, but as an example of clear, effective, economic storytelling, I think Scorcese filmed a very successful 'punisher' sequence in that film.
Posted by: Tony Castle on October 13, 2008 at 05:29:46
The redband trailer is SO COOL!!! I didn`t have too much hopes for it, but after seeing the redband trailer, it looks so sweet. Go and watch the musicvideo=redband. For non-americans type in 90210 as zipcode
Posted by: Moorish on October 13, 2008 at 05:36:49
"I miss Tom Jane..." BOO HOO! Get over it! There were many good reasons why that movie was a financial and critical flop. It sucked ass.
Posted by: Banks on October 13, 2008 at 05:54:35
Anyone that liked that Tom Jane mockery of The Punisher needs a lobotomy.
Posted by: Keith on October 13, 2008 at 06:42:16
The other Keith is an imposter. Don't listen to him. This Keith is looking forward to this Punisher being far superior to the lame Jane version.
I think it might be worthwhile posting this FAQ:
Is "Punisher: War Zone" a sequel to "The Punisher"?
No, it is a total reboot, ignoring both previous Punisher movies and restarting the franchise from scratch. However, it is not a retelling of the origin but begins like the MAX line of the comic - Frank Castle has already been operating as the Punisher for years. The original story will be told in flashback sequences, and it is the origin from the original comic which will be referenced. Punisher's current MAX line of comics is arguably it's most successful run to date.
Why isn't Thomas Jane involved?
Tom Jane walked out on the then in-development Punisher sequel in the spring of 2007, citing creative differences. Rumor has it that Marvel wanted the movie to be closer to the MAX line of the comic, something which was fine with LGF, as long as the Punisher got to keep some redeeming features. On the other hand, Jane wanted the movie to be closer to Taxi Driver, and allegedly wanted to develop Frank Castle in the same direction as Travis Bickle, taking the movie even further away from the comic. (Jane has officially stated that the similarity to Taxi Driver was the main reason he accepted the role in the first place and that he was never a fan of the Punisher comic.) Another rumor has it that Jane wanted more money than LGF was willing to pay in order to keep him. When both Marvel and LGF refused to give in to his demands, Jane walked out on the movie.
Are they still using the same script which caused Tom Jane to leave?
No. Jane's departure caused a rethink of the movie, and the entire project went through a major overhaul. Everything they had developed thus far was scrapped and, for all intents and purposes, production started anew. Marvel, LGF and the director they hired shortly after Jane's departure found a vision that all involved parties could agree upon and, since then. production moved forward in one direction. Director Lexi Alexander wrote a new script from page one with only a passing resemblance to previous drafts. Her script has since been rewritten and further polished by Iron Man screenwriters Art Marcum and Matt Holloway. As such, the script currently being used is NOT the one which caused Jane to leave the movie. Reviews of early drafts of the current script have been highly favourable.
Will it stay true to the comics?
Punisher: War Zone aims to be as similar to the comic as possible, and the recent MAX run of the comic is the single greatest source of inspiration. The main characters are mostly Garth Ennis era. However, Jigsaw, Microchip and Detective Soap are also important roles in the movie, which suggests that the movie is inspired by old school comics as well - and the story takes place in New York.
A Woman is directing this? Really?
Punisher: War Zone is directed by up-and-coming Oscar nominated, female director Lexi Alexander. Alexander's first feature film Green Street Hooligans demonstrates she has all the skills necessary to direct a Punisher movie, both in terms of storytelling, character development and sheer brutality. Many fans of the previous movies often express concern that Alexander is too young and inexperienced to properly direct a Punisher movie, while forgetting that both previous directors, Goldblatt and Hensleigh, came from different fields entirely and had no prior directing experience at all. (Incidentally, none of them have to this date directed another theatrically released feature again). In terms of directorial qualifications, Lexi Alexander is, as such, the first trained and accomplished director ever to helm a Punisher movie.
Posted by: Leo Jussila on October 13, 2008 at 06:54:40
That didn't actually make me excited.
Im actually not looking forward to this movie, as i did before i watched the clip.
Don't know why, it just didn't work for me.
Hopefully the movie will rock though.
Posted by: Leo Jussila on October 13, 2008 at 07:05:26
Btw.
Just watched Redband trailer, same site.
Holy **** im hyped, now thats a Punisher movie :D
:D:D:D
Posted by: Nerosday on October 13, 2008 at 07:11:22
Actually, Jim the popsicle trick comes directly from the first story arch of Punisher War Zone the comic. He used it on a character called Micky whom he used as an” in” into the Carbone family, I think it was.
Posted by: PCH on October 13, 2008 at 07:11:32
Wow!
That paper-thin wall saved Frank's life.
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