The Punisher...

Grimster74
Grimster74 Posts: 2,576
edited September 2004 in Music & Movies
Has anyone seen this movie yet? I know it just came out on DVD today I was just wondering if anyone seen it in the theater. I made this blind purchase today due to the fact that the front cover gave it 4 stars and says it's a No-Holds-Barred Action by the Cleveland Sun, not only that but the better half likes John Travolta and it's in Dolby Digital - Surround EX. I'll give it a spin tonight.;)
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  • kberg
    kberg Posts: 974
    edited September 2004
    Yeah, I saw it at the theater and thought it was pretty good. I don't think you'll be disappointed, but everyone has their take on what constitutes a good film.
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited September 2004
    Bought it yesterday, watched it last night. Not too bad, but not one I'm gonna watch again. Just not my cup of tea. If anybody wants it, $15 to get it delivered to your mailbox.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited September 2004
    I rented it. It was okay. Worth a rent, nothing more. Like Frank said, not one I will ever watch again. Its pretty good for an audio experience. The packaging for the DVD is wrong, its 5.1, not DDEX.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited September 2004
    I picked it up yesterday, haven't watched it yet. Reading this thread makes me wish I didn't buy it, but I've been suprised before.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited September 2004
    I watched this last night.. just a rental for me.. but I did enjoy it.. quite a bit in fact.

    Gritty and kinda gory.. but otherwise an ok movie.

    Might buy it when it goes into the used bin at Blockbuster for $9.99
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited September 2004
    Finally watched it. I thought it was pretty good. It's a comic book flick...leave your brain at the door.
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  • landry_p2000
    landry_p2000 Posts: 1,313
    edited September 2004
    It was an excellent movie full of action. I am glad I own it, and I have watched it twice. Maybe it is just a matter of opinion as to what you like. I love to see revenge carried out in a bloody fashion, so this movie works for me. As far as sound and presentation, it was Dolby D EX so it sounded excellent. Beautiful countryside island shots and huge explosions and gunfights. That is the reason I got my polk audio speakers! Great movie in my opinion.:cool:
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited September 2004
    It's not revenge, it's Punishment!!!!! :D;):D
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  • landry_p2000
    landry_p2000 Posts: 1,313
    edited September 2004
    Oh, yeah.:D
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited September 2004
    Wanna buy an extra copy?;)
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited September 2004
    You have an extra copy of the punisher? How much?
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited September 2004
    Originally posted by Frank Z
    If anybody wants it, $15 to get it delivered to your mailbox.

    BTW, Check your mailbox.
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  • gmorris
    gmorris Posts: 1,179
    edited September 2004
    I rented it from Blockbuster, and the soundtrack was indeed DD EX.

    One aspect I liked about the movie was the hero (forgot his name) got shot & got his **** kicked in the fights. Not an occasional punch, but a total **** whipping. He was just a normal guy, he didn't have super powers. I thought that was cool.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited September 2004
    Well then correct me if I am wrong. DD EX is the 6.1 mix correct? The rear center channel is the only thing making it EX correct? Thats my understanding anyways.
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited September 2004
    Originally posted by Shizelbs
    DD EX is the 6.1 mix correct?
    Pretty much. DD-EX is a matrix of the L/R channels played thru the rear speaker(s).
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  • gmorris
    gmorris Posts: 1,179
    edited September 2004
    Originally posted by Frank Z
    Pretty much. DD-EX is a matrix of the L/R channels played thru the rear speaker(s).

    Correct, but to clarify, DD EX uses the rear surround as a matrix of the L/R side surrounds.

    As a side note, the only discrete 6.1 mix is DTS ES Discrete. (there is also DTS ES Matrix, but it is the same as DD EX)
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  • jayhawk815
    jayhawk815 Posts: 14
    edited September 2004
    I rented the movie the other day and was pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed it much more than the Spiderman movies and especially more than Daredevil. For a comic-based movie, I found it to be relatively more realistic and more easily related to.
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