Hey folks, Harry here... I've never been a huge fan of THE PUNISHER... I just never really thought he felt like he belonged in the Marvel Universe... but I'm hoping that I like the film, specifically I'm looking forward to Thomas Jane's performance as folks loved his performance in STANDER during SXSW and Moriarty seemed to enjoy the film quite a bit. I'm curious to see what happens with Thomas Jane and this is his first really big limelight step. Here ya go...
Dear Harry,
This is my first time writing in.
I attended ShoWest in Las Vegas this week and got to sit in on a screening of The Punisher. They said it was the first time the final print was being screen to the public. Aside from a few color adjustments, this was pretty much the finished film.
First let me say that I am a Punisher fan and I was not looking forward to this movie. I hated the fact that it took place in Tampa and not New York, I hated that Thomas Jane had the lead, and really hated the first few trailers.
I went into this film ready to hate it.
It turns out the movie wasn't super painful to watch. It's an O.k revenge movie but it is certainly not The Punisher movie I wanted to see my whole life.
I don't know if you have a gazillion reviews for this pouring in our not, but I could write one if you wish.
Here is some other news.
At the show Avi Arad was on hand and during a luncheon they announced that Iron Fist, Black Widow and Punisher 2 were all in preproduction. A Lion's Gate rep that I mingled with said that Rebecca Rojamin Stamos is begging to play Black Widow. (How many Marvel films can she be in?)
Anyway, let me know if you need a review, please and keep up the great work you do on this site.
Best Regards,
Theedan
