Thomas Jane

[PUNISHER51]

Tom Jane is my fav actor. I thought he did well in the movie. + he likes comic books! He did a good job on the voice over for the game, and he's really trying to help with P2. I believe he's just as big a Punisher fan as most of us!


Tom Jane=

 

[SWAT]

Let's not forget the Punisher arcs he's writing! Art by Bradstreet, and Tom as The Punisher!!

 

[i_play_SEGA]

i though jane did well as the punisher. cant wait for the sequel

 

[KenK]

I love seeing actors who didn't already have the physique to play certain comic book characters actually train to get into shape for roles, and Jane's a very good example of that. He couldn't have looked less like the Punisher beforehand, and I was baffled at the casting. Then he started training, and the trailer came out, and I was convinced he could pull it off. Same for Ryan Reynolds in Blade Trinity. That was just scary.

 

[Punisherfan13]

Din't foget Jackman. Swordfish didn't have him goin all rough and rugged. He put alot of effort into those sideburns.

 

[Austin P]

Indeed. Thomas Jane was probably the best man they got for the job. He WAS The Punisher.

 

[Kable24]

Indeed. Thomas Jane was probably the best man they got for the job. He WAS The Punisher.

Not "WAS" IS the Punisher!!

 

[antmanx68]

Well sorry to be stick in the mud but i didnt like Jane as Punisher. Nothing against him, he seems like a really cool guy with an understanding of the character. And no one can argue that he didnt get in great shape for this movie. I just dont feel like he was very suited for the role. I really dont think he nailed the 'badass' quality of the character, even though he WAS killing people and doing "badass" stuff I never once saw him as terribly formidable or threatening, a little too frowny for my taste.

 

[LastSunrise1981]

When I first saw the teaser trailer for the Punisher and got a very good look at Jane in it, the initial reaction was "Who is this loser?! He's too out of shape to be the Punisher!".

I, like many others, began eating my own words when the transformation was shown and how brilliantly he played the character. Sure, the Punisher fan in me wanted to see the Vietnam storyline; however, what we got was an awesome Punisher that was portrayed flawlessly by Thomas Jane.

I can't wait for the sequel, for it has to be a bloodbath and it HAS to include Jigsaw in the mix too. There's no need for an origin, backstory, or anything to catch anyone up with Frank Castle, now there's only complete carnage followed up with some intense and graphic interrogations.

 

[LastSunrise1981]

Well sorry to be stick in the mud but i didnt like Jane as Punisher. Nothing against him, he seems like a really cool guy with an understanding of the character. And no one can argue that he didnt get in great shape for this movie. I just dont feel like he was very suited for the role. I really dont think he nailed the 'badass' quality of the character, even though he WAS killing people and doing "badass" stuff I never once saw him as terribly formidable or threatening, a little too frowny for my taste.

What? You didn't think when he didn't even glance at the guy on the floor and still shoots him in the head was badass?

I know you said he did a lot of badass thing, but didn't you see the look on his face? Complete and utter emotionless feelings as he shot the guy, to me, that's what the Punisher is all about in my view.

However, you're allowed to have your opinion.

 

[Archebic]

thomas jane was perfect for the role i think, if they had got a guy that was 6'6' then the russian fight wouldn't have been as good as it was, tom was perfect

 

[DarkHelmet]

I think Jane did a great job portraying Frank, however I can see the point that he isn't (yet) the psychopathic, remorseless animal that Frank is in the comics. But you have to remember this was an origin story, and the movie Punisher was on his first "mission" as a vigilante. In the comics, he's had years of practice to be deadlier. Since some time will elapse between the end of the first movie and the beginning of the second (the script says that Frank's been involved in dozens of killings in that time frame), the second portrayal of the Punisher will be truer to the character we all know and love. Considering what a great job Jane did in the first movie, the second will be even better.

 

[LastSunrise1981]

I think Jane did a great job portraying Frank, however I can see the point that he isn't (yet) the psychopathic, remorseless animal that Frank is in the comics. But you have to remember this was an origin story, and the movie Punisher was on his first "mission" as a vigilante. In the comics, he's had years of practice to be deadlier. Since some time will elapse between the end of the first movie and the beginning of the second (the script says that Frank's been involved in dozens of killings in that time frame), the second portrayal of the Punisher will be truer to the character we all know and love. Considering what a great job Jane did in the first movie, the second will be even better.

That's very true. But we don't want him KILLING everyone though, because he definitely does still have feelings even though he is a remorseless killer.

I say keep his interaction with people like Joan and Dave the same, as he still has a little humanity left inside of him.

 

[TheArtistOfDoom]

You know, Thomas Jane was not the best, but his aproach was too much like Silvester Stalone; no acting all action. I am a huge punisher fan and I have to say, the only good actor in the movie was John Travolta... But that's me...


Artist

 

[Neo_aa]

I didn't see that as the case at all. Sylvester Stallone is usually playing "himself," which is to say that he just imagines himself in the position that the character is in. The difference is that Thomas Jane actually becomes the character... his real life personality (down to his speech pattern) is nothing like in real life.

 

[cthulhu]

'SLY STALLONE' ?!? wtf? no comparison...

 

[Kevin Roegele]

I'm a Bat-fan.........and I'm kinda starting to get into The Punisher a little bit.

I was wondering about how the Punisher fans feel about Thomas Jane, I mean is he as beloved by the Punisher fans as Christian Bale is by the Bat-fans?

Btw, I just bought "The Punisher" video game.......and so far, I think Thomas Jane is just incredible doing the voice over for the game.

I think Tom Jane is a good Punisher, but he'd make a superb Batman.

 

[StanleyRoper]

I originally wanted to see Chuck Zito play Frank.

That would be so, so, so bad....

 

[StanleyRoper]

Keaton made a great Batman, Hugh IS wolverine, Tom Jane IS Frank Castle, and they were all awful picks who couldn't possibly come close to puuling it off... until we saw how great they were. But when I hear how Nick Gage almost landed the role of Superman, even keeping all the previously mentioned in mind, there is just NO WAY that would have been anything less than a disaster!!!

 

[The Evil One]

Tom Jane as Batman.......well not only does he not even look like him, Tom wouldn't do a role like that.

Quote:
Originally Posted by ObakeTora
I originally wanted to see Chuck Zito play Frank.




That would be so, so, so bad....


Ahahahaha!!! Got that right.

 

[Darkest_Hour]

As far as Im concerned, Tom is the man.

And to answer the thread starter, imo anyways, Tom is as much pure Punisher as Bale is Bats. He came in to the movie knowing it didnt have a huge budget and did an excellent job, and doing what I thought wasnt possible at all...making a Punisher movie set in Florida that was still entertaining and stayed true to the spirit of the comics.

So yeah, TJ is the shiznit.

 

[Punisherfan13]

agreed

 

[LastSunrise1981]

While I was playing the Punisher game an idea came to me. In the sequel or future sequels, should they include some of his cool one liners from the game?

Like for example, when he is interrogating a thug and the dialogue is like this:

Thug-"I'm going to be a daddy!"::Crying and pleading::

Punisher- ::Flashbacks of his family or them being slaughtered: "No you're not." ::Then shoots the thug in the face or in the head:

Here's some of my other favorites:

Thug- You can't! I'm innocent!

Punisher- ::Flashback of his family again and snaps his neck in response:: So were they.

Thug- "You're going to burn in Hell!"

Punisher- ::Showing his time in Vietnam and fire burning everywhere:: "Been to Hell and now I'm back."

Thug- "I'm not ready for a coffin!"

Punisher- :Shows him at his family's funeral and shoots the thug in the face:: "Nobody is...."

 

[The Evil One]

Like the idea but...

Punisher- ::Showing his time in Vietnam and fire burning everywhere:: "Been to Hell and now I'm back."

But the Punisher in the movie wasn't in Vietnam.

 

[LastSunrise1981]

Like the idea but...

Punisher- ::Showing his time in Vietnam and fire burning everywhere:: "Been to Hell and now I'm back."

But the Punisher in the movie wasn't in Vietnam.

I know, I was typing that particular post running on lack of sleep and I forgot that he wasn't in Vietnam.

I guess maybe they could show a much more graphic, realistic, and punishing battle during his time in the Gulf War? Since it was mentioned that he spent time in Iraq.

But next time I won't type while running on lack of sleep.