Before we see how Bernthal's take on the character plays out, we thought we'd take a look at the long and varied history of The Punisher in the comics and on film.
Is it possible to have a film that features incest, necrophilia, rape and a whole lotta violence and still have it infused with genuinely heartfelt sentiment?
Like Wings of Desire, 2001, Night On The Galactic Railroad, or any of the other great works about man's place in the universe, Haibane Renmei inspires more reflection than certainty.
Does this update properly capture the look and feel of the original Japanese films and set itself as a worthy standard bearer for the series in the new millennium?