Punisher: First Round

I saw this movie this past weekend when I acquired the DVD at Wizard World Boston. If you want to see a movie that truly catches the essence of the punisher books: SEE THIS MOVIE! It has everything any one would ever want in a Punisher film. As much as I enjoyed the Thomas Jane version, I think I'd recommend this more to my friends. Fast paced action, loads of violence, gorgeous dames, and one the best match ups in comic-film history. Sosner's portrayal as Castle is dead on and totally bad-ass. The editing makes this 15 minute thrill ride loads of fun. And like most, I was so skeptical about this movie. Most fan films are shoddily done, but this is right up there with Worlds Finest or Grayson. Check it out as soon as you can.

This short fan film has high production value for a small independent project and brings to the screen a very interesting chapter in the mythology of The Punisher saga. The inventive digital effects add to the comic book feel and give an added layer of depth to the experience. Coming from the minds (and pens) of some of the independent comic world's more inventive minds sprung from the creative well of suburban New Jersey, "Punisher: First Round" brings to life a new variation on familiar characters from the comic underworld. Convincing casting choices combined with the appropriately comic book-cheesy dialogue, backed up with some great special effects by The Warped One, present an entertaining experience that promises more to come from this talented group of film makers.

It's hard to judge independent movies like you would a regular feature film. Obviously, there are some issues with acting and effects, but I enjoyed it because it captured the essence of The Punisher. The two movie versions could not do that. The opening title with the comic book is awesome! I have to admit, with the two Christmas music choices I felt like I was watching Die-hard (same music used in the opening sequence). I liked some of the dialogue (what am I on mute?), but like it's been said on the boards, Punisher spoke too much. I met Cory at the Comic-con in Chicago and that's how I heard about this movie and of course bought it there. He has a genuine appreciation for the characters of Punisher and Wolverine and he's a comic fan like the rest of us who wants to see a good Punisher movie like all of us do. Basically, most Punisher fans should enjoy it for it's attempt to bring Punisher back to his rawness, even if it lacks in the acting and effects department. By the way, the women are hot!!!!

Punisher: First Round is a great film, with all the action quality a hero movie must have. Really it was the first time that i see the real punisher on screen. A nice story events that leads (anti)heroes on crash course, non stopping action and villains united. This movie really rocks, Punisher on "punishment mode", blood and bullets. The characters are in good looking way. It's like a comic book screenplay. The bullets on the punisher belt are a nice added from the visual of the punisher. Also the making off, that is available, is a very cool reporting for the film. Looks like a "war journal" film-making. The dude begging for help is fun. The movie really fulfill the expectation about the punisher himself, not a drunken dude or a mental disturbed man prayer.

Excellent film!

First Round was the best comic book movie adaptation which was produced on a shoe-string budget that I have ever seen. The characters (Wolverine,Kingpin and of course Punisher) literally jumped off a comic book page.The casting was better than any big budget film that was recently made.The actors chosen to portray these characters' performance was true to the spirit of this genre.The story was right on to the origin of Frank Castle. The special effects were incredible. Kudos to the cast and crew of First Round for making an excellent and an enjoyable movie not just a trailer. I am looking forward to the next project from this talented group of individuals.