"Jonathan Hensleigh's movie version of the Punisher's origins stays true to its hero by being similarly stripped-down, efficient and mean."
New York Times

"THE PUNISHER is that rare comic book movie that actually feels like a comic book....These battles are a cost-effective throwback. They depend on the physical side of moviemaking...and top of the line stunt work..."
Los Angeles Times

"[Z]ippy and amusingly cast....A film whose primary plus is a sense of humor."
USA Today

"[K]ick back, and wistfully remember a time when someone named Dolph could be a movie star."
Entertainment Weekly

"[T]he film, directed by Jonathan Hensleigh, is consistently well-acted, and has some scenes of real power."
Chicago Sun-Times

"[The] gloriously violent action sequences have a refreshingly downbeat '70s exploitation edge. Nasty, brain-dead fun."
Uncut

"[The director] takes a retro-action route with tributes to pre-CGI stuntwork. Most impressive is a frantic car-chase..."
Sight and Sound