I went into the Punisher with very low expectations due to the many negative reviews, but came out loving it. It had the tone right, very dark gritty and realistic. It didn't shy away from violence. I also felt for Frank Castle and he was a compelling character. My only gripe is the acting. Not always but as some points the acting was mediocre to terrible. Never from Punisher or Micro. All the comic book movies are childish, unrealistic action comedies. But I still love the dark tone that the Dark Knight, Daredevil and Punisher have captured. Also lastly the action was amazing and brutal.