Rageaholic Cinema: PUNISHER WAR ZONE (R.I.P. Ray Stevenson) 

Fun fact: this was directed by a female director, Lexi Alexander. She was a former professional stuntwoman & competitive Karate champion, before becoming a director/producer. And get this, the studio wanted to tone down the violence, but she fought tooth & nail to have all the ultra-violence & gore in it.According to an Interview, her concept for the movie was to make it a live-action MAX Punisher film. Nowadays she works mostly on tv-series as a producer/director. R.I.P. Ray Stevenson, may Mars look favorably upon you!

As much as I love Thomas Jane as the Punisher I felt Ray Stevenson really brought that vengeful factor to Frank Castle.

War Zone was awesome. Totally ridiculous.

Thomas Jane brought the depression, the brokenness, the survivors guilt. Ray Stevenson brought the vengeance, the blood soaked violence, the carnage. Both were good in their own right.

In my mind, Ray Stevenson will always be remembered as Titus Pullo. Legio XIII for life.

It's funny that The Punisher: Warzone was a bad movie became a cult classic years later thanks to Ray Stevenson's portrayal as the Punisher. His version was in fact the most comic book accurate. R.I.P. Ray Stevenson. ♥️

Interrogator: "Do you know what you've done?!" Punisher: "All I did was kill a bunch of scumbag criminals." Interrogator: "You also killed one of our federal agents!" Punisher: "...Yeah, like I said, a bunch of scumbag criminals."

Easily the best portrayal of an on screen punisher, and the best marvel film made. The fact it was panned and had no budget for advertising is a crime. And Dominic west is having the time of his life as jigsaw.

Damn! I didn't even know Ray had died. What a shame. He was an absolute badass.

And with his dying breath, Ray Stevenson blessed the masses with a Marvel movie in the Rageaholic Cinema! Godspeed into the hereafter, Ray.

The parkour guy getting hit with an rpg mid flip when he's just doing parkour and not doing anything else is always hilarious

Dude, i've been saying for years that this is THE best Punisher ever. Ray Stevenson fitted like a glove as the Punisher, this movie was truly an ode to 80's action movies and a love letter to the Punisher comics, a once in a life time thing, amazing how Pedowood allowed a movie like this to happen.

"What do you call 500 dead people?" "A work in progress..."

I actually had the privilege of meeting Mr Stevenson. He was super chill and really genuine. Rest In Power Ray.

Fun Fact: Did you know that kidneys and applesauce are a delicacy in Sweden?

Really surprised to hear ray had passed. He was often the highlight in otherwise mediocre to crap films and tv shows. And war zone is honestly my favourite punisher film, topping the netflix one.

I still have a soft spot for Dolph Lundgren's The Punisher (1989) .

That was the best live action punisher. My only critique is about the ridiculous parkour gang, but that wasn't Ray's fault.

Also worth noting is the entire Thomas Jane movie was an origin story. We never got to actually see Thomas Jane at 100% Punisher levels till the end. Conflating the two is very difficult if not impossible. Both men loved the character and tried to get a second film for themselves because they had something to prove, let's just leave it at that.

Those guys hiding out in the room is my favorite scene. "Quiet fool!" 💥 *BOOM* 💥 😂 Way to go, Frank.

The Best Punisher. The Punisher doesn't cry. The Punisher is a Monster that hunts Monsters

The night this film came out, Garth Ennis was doing a signing at a comic shop across from my apartment complex in Florida. Unfortunately, 20 year old me was too preoccupied with trying to hit on the girl behind the counter, and it wasn't until about 8 years later that I finally watched it. I remember feeling giddy because FUCKING FINALLY, Frank was on screen doing what he does best. Ray's presence in character finally felt right and, while bits of "War Zone" teeter precariously into schlock territory, the film as a whole still occupies a slot as my highest ranked adaptation. Fuck you, Marvel, you've effectively killed off the only character that brought me to give you assholes money.

Best Punisher ever cast, and the first one to die? This sucks. Rest in peace, Ray Stevenson.

What kind of a world is this when Ray passes 🔆 Best punisher. Wanted more from this production crew.

Finally, the (probably) best Rageoholic Cinema has arrived to RU-vid! And Godspeed to Ray, may he rest in peace. Also, let's not forget about Wayne Knight, who gave us probably the best incarnation of Microchip.

Forget bringing down the house, Ray Stevenson brought down the Roman Republic!

That Madonna gag was PERFECT. The best review of the best Punisher adaptation! This is why I love this channel.

Two vids in one day? Man Terran must have had a *really* good week under the Queensborough bridge!

Ray Stevenson was an underappreciated actor. He pulled of every role well.

THIS is how you make a Punisher movie. Ray Stevenson should've gotten to make a couple more of these.

I never knew of Punisher: War Zone until Jon Barton (the ICE Agent arresting Jigsaw in the movie), recommended it to me. Jon and I served in the Marines together. But this movie is very under rated. R.I.P. Mr. Stevenson. I always enjoyed your movies.

WarZone and Dredd 3D two great movies that were underappreciated.

Saw it in the theater and wasn't expecting much. It turned out to be one of the most entertaining movies that ever existed. So good.

I remember when I finally found this movie on Blu-Ray just in January this year, was so glad to see it again after all these years and it was amazing to watch. Couldn't believe it only had 29% Rotten Tomato score. My heart sank to hear of Stevenson's passing just after getting to finally see this movie again. God rest his soul.

Agreed! They finally got the Punisher correct with this movie. However, the short film "Dirty Laundry," with Thomas Jane as Frank, is a very close runner-up!

Him and Tom Jane, loved both their takes on The Punisher. But the Punisher video game will always hold a high place in my heart, so much fun!

When this movie came out on DVD I rented it while I was spending the night at my great-grandparents' house. My great-grandma insisted on watching it with me even though I told her she wouldn't like it at all. At the end of it she said she absolutely loved it. R.I.P Mimi I miss you.

Thomas Jane's 2004 Punisher is worth a watch too! Would love to see a Rageaholic Cinema on that one someday! All of the Punisher movies are super underrated and deserve more attention despite their obvious flaws, it's a shame they never were critically and commercially well received.

The Punisher, BlackBeard, Titus Pullo, Danny Greene.... He was such a great actor. Loved everything I saw him in - and seemed like a great guy off the screen too.

This was a great movie. IMO, the best Punisher has ever been on screen. It is unfortunate that not many people seemed to have seen it since people only seem to know about the movie's most ridiculous moment, the chandelier scene. Too bad we never got a sequel. And R.I.P. to Ray Stevenson. The man deserved to be a much bigger star than he ended up being.

I don't know why Punisher fans don't respect this movie more. Maybe Jigsaw's more cartoonish antics, but for me, it's worth it for such a spot-on Punisher in a way we'll probably never see again.

I was thinking of the War Zone comic and Romita Jr.'s work on it as I was watching your video on his father earlier. Romita Jr. nailed the Punisher's dark, gritty nature through his art and Ray Stevenson brought that to the screen.

PWZ is the closest we'll ever get to a Punisher movie straight from the collective unconscious. I remember seeing it with a couple of friends and one lone fellow in an otherwise empty theater. Totally worth it. Remember Ray Stevenson this way. Remember The Punisher this way.

RIP Blackbeard. You were a really good actor. (Please do more Rageaholic Cinema videos. They're hilarious 💛!)

Before there was John Wick there was The Punisher!

Yes! Absolutely the Punisher from Marvel Knights and best Cinema Frank! RIP Ray Stephenson - XIII!

This is the best Punisher movie for me and Ray Stevenson's portrayal of Frank Castle is superb. Everything looks real and natural the way he portrays the Punisher. You can even see in his eyes the way he focus on how to kill his enemies, that he is thinking whats gonna his next move after his current kill like playing billiards, after taking the shot, how and where he needs to place himself to be on the advantage for his next kill and so on until he finishes everyone. You can see and feel from his face to his body language and even the way he holds his weapon and the way he squeezes the trigger the anger and rage inside him against criminals but in a quiet manner but not with the satisfaction and joy just for the sake that he killed someone. You can tell that he is doing it for a reason. That there is a story deep inside him why is he doing it. That no matter how many he kills it wont be enough as a retribution for what happened to his family which leads him to become who he is. And you can feel that every shot he fires, every muzzle flash emitted whenever he pulls the trigger he gets flashbacks of his family, flashbacks of the day they were mercilessly murdered. He wa able to perform all those formula in being the Punisher in a natural and most of the time in a silent way.

Finally this is on RU-vid. Great film and RIP to the big man

2 razor videos in 1 day ALL HAIL THE FIST

War Zone was always my favorite Punisher movie. Ray is the best and most accurate version of the Punisher. He should have gotten more movies as Punisher. RIP

"This is just the beginning..." Gives me chills every single time. RIP Ray Stevenson

Loved Ray Stevenson. He was so good in “to kill the Irishman”. He’ll be missed. Really enjoyed his punisher

I remember salivating during the title and credits whilst watching this movie in the theater. Salivating. Ray was PERFECT as Frank Castle. Perfect. Let's not forget that the late great Romita Sr. co-created this character😁

He's still always going to be Titus Pullo to me!!! Punisher Warzone didn't hit with me as a young teen but after being a Marine and living that life, warzone became a much better film for me also the punisher video game when griefing the mob was like his side hobby. Honer to the XIII, May Elysium shine upon Ray's face.

I remember when this came out on DVD, I purchased it on a whim. NO RAGRETS I was like, "THIS is the Punisher."

Ray Stevenson was such a brilliant actor and personality. I still love him most for his work in HBO’s sensational “Rome” series. Still the SECOND best thing HBO has made, after “ Deadwood”, of course! Thank you for giving us this, Razor! Ray will be missed!

The rocket meets Parkour is one of the best movie deaths ever.... each time I see it I laugh out loud at the ridiculousness/awesomeness. RIP Ray, what a legend, best Punisher hands down, the opposite of modern vomit inducing marvel output.

I have said for the longest time that WAR ZONE is the only Punisher movie that truly captures Frank Castle. R.I.P. Ray Stevenson, I will still sing your praises for this movie, until the day I am also in a grave, or incinerated, whatever.

yes 2 razor vids in one day. A splendid treat indeed.

As a gun nerd I appreciate the detail of what model of guns was used to make a third hole in a mafioso’s meatball

Saw this in theaters with my brother and we’re both life long punisher fans. Still to this day one of my fav movies I ever saw in theaters. It was so fucking epic dude. I remember we both thought it was a little campy at times but felt like a punisher comic. Def one of my fav memories I have with my brother.

A worthy review for an amazing film. The Punisher must be one of the easiest characters to write for but they seem to be afraid or unwilling to do it correctly, with the exception of this movie.

I always thought Warzone had a strong Garth Ennis vibe to it with the ultra-violence and dark humor. And Ray Stevenson looked like a Tim Bradstreet cover come to life.

I loved how unapologetically brutal punisher was in this movie. Its a better punisher than what the comics run aanymore

I love him. I had a crush on him for years since I saw Rome. Loved him in Dexter too. He was a great Punisher! RIP handsome.

This reminded me of the Punisher's inspiration Mack Bolan THE EXECUTIONER!!! Razor should do a video on his 70s books that sparked a whole genre of men's action novels like the Destroyer, the Penetrator, the Butcher and many more. Razor would dig them I'm sure.

RIP To Stevenson, he was the Best Punisher in live action so far and War Zone is a underrated gem, often getting hate because people don’t understand what the Punisher is!

I pissed myself laughing at the parkour thugs scene! This movie is like the best kind of junk food; the kind you're still burping up the next day and remembering how good it tasted.

I recently had a movie night with my old man. I grew up watching superhero movies and tv shows with him, even when we didn't have anything else in common. I rarely see him laugh so hard that he sounds like an old lady, but the rocket/parkour guy shit had him laughing and replaying it for 15 minutes. Great time

I don't know which was better, seeing the best of Punisher War Zone or listening to Razorfist's commentary. Both are awesome. Do it more!

The RPG parkour and Goddamnit Castle scenes are two of my favorite moments in any action movie ever.

I went and saw this in the theater, I've always thought this one was underrated.

I loved this movie, and even saw it in theaters twice. Ray was incredible as Frank Castle, The Punisher. Rest in peace to a fantastic and awesome actor.

The ballistic collar Punisher has in this movie is one of the best additions ever made to his outfit, IMO. Wish it carried on in other versions of the character!

"Wait till I get my hands on Castle." "Sorry, I don't speak vampire. " Best quotes

He was a legend. And this is my favorite Punisher too. HBO's Rome is one of the greatest series ever made. He was great in Dexter too.

Left the theatre laughing hysterically at how they finally made a real Punisher movie. Such an over the top joy.

Those Mafioso's were clearly drinking Bud Light.

When the good entertainers die too young, R.I.P. Ray Stevenson!

My personal favourite Punisher!!! So close to the comics!! Rest in peace Ray… you were taken from us a thousand times too soon. Great video Razor!!!

Ray Stevenson was also great as Danny Greene in Kill the Irishman

I was one of many surprised to find a new punisher flick. Let alone one that was as good as this one. RIP Mr Stevenson. You will be remembered! I remember thinking "Holy shit! Straight to the good stuff!" when the shootout started.

The Best Punisher ever! I loved Ray Stevenson in that movie!

This was a great punisher movie and Ray Stevenson had the look and the acting chops to make it work. Sadly it never spawned a series of movies. R.I.P, Ray I hope where ever you are the beer is cold and the ladies aren't

Danny Greene can never die! RIP Ray, I always loved you brother, keep Heaven entertained big homie 👊🏻

This was the GREATEST review I have ever watched in my life. Ray Stevenson was the only reason I was going to watch Asohka, now I'm not so sure I will. He was a great actor and he will be missed terribly by me.

"Strife is good... Strife makes a man strong. For if man is capable of confronting death daily, functioning in the face of it, there is no telling what else that man can do, and a man whose limits cannot be known is a difficult man to defeat in battle." RIP Ray- haven't seen him in this madhouse showcase, but one of my favorite characters in everything he is cast in that I have seen.

This is my favorite portrayal of The Punisher as well. Definitely appreciate that it was as violent as The Punisher should and needs to be. It also felt like the perfect marriage of a campy comic book movie and action movie.

Rest In Peace Frank Godspeed! Great underrated classic!

Most comic accurate Punisher ever!

Punisher war zone has been my favorite theatrical depiction of the punisher. I thought the Netflix show was a little too light in the loafers. It had too much contemplation and not enough focus planning and discipline. We need more of this

Absolute best movie Punisher period. And if you reload for your specific AutoMag, you can do away with the jams.

Can tell Razor is into this one, just tears right in! Good to see another Rageaholic Cinema, it’s definitely got Robot Jox and Scorpion beat...

Saw this movie in theaters and bought the DVD as soon as it came out. Terribly underrated film. Everything you could want from a Punisher movie.

GabrielBelloMusic recommended this to me and it's the catharsis I needed. I loved this movie when it came out. Rageaholic has been a beacon of truth and righteous fury on RU-vid for years. These two coming together to create this video is a masterpiece of RU-vid. Thank you, sir. This is why I'm here. You're doing the Lord's work.

Rest in peace, Ray. You're going to be missed, man. Thank you for the memories. You were my favorite live action incarnation of Frank Castle, a.k.a. The Punisher. Hands down! In another life, you would have been an outstanding Bruce Wayne/Batman. Perhaps in Frank Miller's BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS with Wilem Defoe as The Joker, and Tom Skerritt as Commissioner James Gordon. My condolences go out to your family and friends. 🙏🏾

Ray Stevenson embodied Frank Castle better than any other actor. He looked the part, and acted the part perfectly. It's too bad we never got another outing with him in the title role. R.I.P. Ray Stevenson.

Terrific analysis, as always! I forgot how violently-brilliant WAR ZONE is (having seen it in theaters back in '08). RIP, Ray...

That had to be one of the most satisfying villain deaths I've ever seen. Hearing Jigsaw's screams of agony are music to my ears.

Did y'all know that Ray Stevenson came back to voicwvoice Punisher in the Superhero Squad show. It was amazing.