Comments on: New Punisher War Zone Clip: A ‘Thank You’ Or Damage Control?

By: Ken J

Ken J — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:34:05 +0000

Well, this clip isn’t without its problems, but I must say that none of its perceived problems are the fault of Ray Stevenson himself as The Punisher. I think regardless of how good the film is in its entirety, Stevenson will be good in it. He will do his part, let’s hope everyone else does theirs.

By: dannyboy

dannyboy — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:47:20 +0000

Can’t wait for this version.. looks good. BUT, that was one real cheesy effect for the explosion. They could do so much better, like I’m sure they will do for the music and gun sounds. Cuz, that sounded nothing like indoor gunfire. Jigsaw looks kinda puny in this though… AH heck I’ll still be in the theater for this one!

By: Stark

Stark — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:27:04 +0000

Looks great to me! Better that I thought it would be. MUCH better. I think that they have (from just the clip) dialed-in Frank’s persona during a gunfight. Clever use of color and even the blast at the end. I wouldn’t mind having him on my Avengers’ Team either! – Stark

By: Vic Holtreman

Vic Holtreman — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 18:04:14 +0000

@Ken J

I’m sure the gunfire sound effects will be sufficient at the movie theater.

Vic

By: the old man

the old man — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:30:44 +0000

I’d say Ironghost that your spot-on about the lighting issue.
On a second inspection you can discern a blue light source of a search light through the window confirming it’s dark outside.

By: Ironghost

Ironghost — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:45:01 +0000

I liked Dolph’s version of the Punisher, not so much the movie. He did a fine job of it. Or, like my late Dad said “He was the only one not cussing in the movie.”

By: WAR-MACHINE

WAR-MACHINE — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:30:46 +0000

i think it look sweet RAY is the perfect actor for frank Castle.
and god knows he’s better than
dalph lungerein.
no offensie intended i Love “strago”
but he was not the best pick for the Skull wear’in vigilantly.

By: Ken J

Ken J — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:41:33 +0000

Wow, that was some pretty bad grammar in that first sentence… What I meant to say is that I don’t really like the music from that clip… And I meant quiet, not quite… Anyway…

By: Ken J

Ken J — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:40:01 +0000

I don’t like the music a lot in that clip, maybe it’s not final, and the firearms sound WAY too quite.Obviously they can’t deafen the audience like real gunfire would indoors, but at least give it some thump to get the feel of the power behind every shot.

But watching Ray Stevenson single-handedly take out a large number of people is nothing new if you’ve watched Rome, lol.

By: Ken J

Ken J — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:37:49 +0000

I think Nomad IS Lexi Alexander… But that’s just my theory. I won’t say any more… *wink* *wink*

By: Rob

Rob — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:29:25 +0000

hmm…the colouring of the scene wasn’t pleasant and I thought the score not only didn’t fit but it sounded kinda cheap.

That scene where he approaches a door with 10 guys on the other side should be amazing and more dynamic…the music really took away from that and they could of done much more.

I’m a little worried now.

By: Mike V

Mike V — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 04:40:39 +0000

@ Nomad I doubt there was any begging for her to come back, unless she made a movie so confusing that only she was able to follow it and piece everything together.

The truth probably lies somewhere in between, there was probably some fighting with the studio (as most films probably have) and new editors were brought on board. But, I honestly think she never got kicked off the thing at all really.

And watching it unless the scene has been chopped up specially for the website, the editing seems frantic and a bit off anyway.

By: Ironghost

Ironghost — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:20:04 +0000

I had one outside my apartment so I’m very familiar with that glow. I think it’s burned into my brain.

By: Nomad

Nomad — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:29:58 +0000

According to Steve Gainer, Director of Photography, mercury vapor street lighting is exactly what it is, Ironghost.

Nomad

By: Ironghost

Ironghost — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:23:15 +0000

It looked yellow-tinted to me. Oh well.

I’d be inclined to write it off as having a lot of mercury-vapor streetlights outside.

By: Nomad

Nomad — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:02:54 +0000

Dougie Brimson notwithstanding (who knows WHAT ax he was grinding!), Lexi was maligned plenty when that infamous “insider” said she had a Jekyll-Hyde personality and accused her of having “hissy fits,” I believe was the expression, all to justify kicking her to the curb. I’m surprised you, of all people, forgot that!

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:51:11 +0000

I also want to stress that it is not a viral campaign, a phrase that should never be uttered with regard to the events behind the scenes of this film. Lionsgate is absolutely using this as damage control, but there’s no reason to think Lexi isn’t thanking the fans. There’s no doubt they did try to end the relationship with Alexander early, but due to fan demmand brought her back to work with the studio on the post-production process.

And I think it’s great that they did it. They were pretty close to screwing it all up and have made the right decision.

Why would you describe Lexi as “maligned?” Because axe-grinder Dougie Brimson whom she worked with once had a falling out with her?

By: Vic Holtreman

Vic Holtreman — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:47:42 +0000

@Rampage

Thanks for the correction. I’ve changed the post but left the plug for the site.

Vic

By: the old man

the old man — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:49:11 +0000

Vic said: “I’m not a huge fan of the red-tinged monochromatic look, but maybe it’s only in certain scenes and will fit within the context of the entire film.”

It certainly looks to be a contextual scene. It gives me the impression that it’s the beginning of dusk outside. By the time the bad guys get blown out of the window though, the sun has set. It either gives you the impression that they didn’t get the lighting correct when doing the window blow-out effect, or the fire fight went on long enough that the sun went down, or blocked by trees, or something like that.

By: Rampage

Rampage — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:32:20 +0000

I don’t run the GPA, lol. It’s my own fault (not yours) for confusing you though.

It’s a site I like “rep,” but a guy named “Kevin” (or Neo AA) is the webmaster.