FILMMAKER REACTS to THE PUNISHER Season 1 Episode 1: 3AM

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[@JamesVSCinema]

Hey all! Get ready for The Mandalorian tomorrow! Starting Season 2 on Patreon!! Want to catch up to the Season Finale of THE PUNISHER? Click here for early access: www.patreon.com/jamesvscinema Have a great Holiday everyone!

[@davidcase8635]

Yeah, in case you're wondering. Punisher took down all 3 gangs (The Irish Mob from Hell's Kitchen, the Mexican Cartel, and the Dogs of Hell biker gang) who were associated with his family's killer Colonel Ray Schoonover, A.K.A. The Blacksmith. Now he starts a new journey towards his redemption.

[@davidcase8635]

And another thing, the theme song is called "Hell Broke Luce" by Tom Waits.

[@slick8086]

Madani's mother plays a major role in "The Expanse" if you want to see more of her

[@Soggypanda]

John Bernthal is a beast...shame they cancelled the show but even in just two seasons John gives us one of the most layered and intimidating human marvel characters incredibly well.

[@JamesVSCinema]

He’s so damn incredible!!

[@samanthanickson6478]

i'm REALLY hoping disney + does an afterhours lineup like a "disney after dark", and brings him back. they need to think hard about it. they lost a mint on that mulan fuck up. they need money and already have a ready-made audience.

[@gfilmer7150]

The performance is layered, the writing's decent

[@JonCombo]

More like they did not renew.

[@indeed260]

@@samanthanickson6478 I wouldn't say they NEED money, they can definitely release at least a few more duds and be perfectly fine, probably a lot more

[@Braincleaner]

people talk about RD jr being the best casting in MCU for tony stark, but RD Jr made Stark his own and it was great, but Jon Bernthal was made to play Frank Castle, and Frank was made to be played by Jon.

[@sebastianordonez3844]

Just like Ryan Reynolds with Deadpool. They were born to play that character.

[@nateb188]

@@sebastianordonez3844 couldn’t have said it any better. Both Ryan and Jon were made for their roles characters as Deadpool and the punisher.

[@TheSmitj167]

Wonderful unnoticed bit, but...he is reading Moby Dick. His buddy is trying to show him how blind obsession and vengeance only leads to disastrous ends.

[@JamesVSCinema]

Oh wow thank you for telling me this!!

[@jessicahall7370]

Yup. Definitely pay attention to the books he reads. Each adds subtext to his internal dialogue.

[@porkfrog2785]

Best physical actor since Eastwood...the way he moves is brutal poetry. His eloquent body language elevates the show. Even on Walking Dead, same thing...and he can emote and deliver lines as a bonus, but the way he moves and uses body language is unbelievable

[@Nyx_2142]

If Eastwood is your peak for physical acting, you are either just dumb or delusional.

[@GoodDocGonzo]

Tom Waits is the artist who's song you heard during the fight scene near the end of the episode. One of the greatest American songwriters.

[@jimmyjon9970]

Hell Broke Luce! It's a good song

[@BrokenGodEnt]

I always recommend people listen to Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen, and Warren Zevon. Personally I think they're the greatest american singer songwriters.

[@reallivebluescat]

Havent really listened to Waits after he was let go from the circus 😂

[@auntdeen6314]

For some crazy reason I’ve had Filipino Box Spring Hog running through my head the last few days. I’d love to see a scene set to that someday.

[@liamroberts1458]

@@BrokenGodEnt What, even though Cohen's Canadian?

[@phunkjnky]

This show is PTSD all over the place. Hard to watch at times. Great series.

[@mikelmcknight72]

Agreed. I live with PTSD myself, and the show did a great job depicting what it can be like for us.

[@clarencethemenace5091]

"This broken discounted Justin Timberlake looking dude is about to get destroyed"😂😂😂

[@jessicahall7370]

Did you pick up on the multi-faceted metaphor of the soldier stuck in the hole story? Frank’s life, Louis’ intro, and then Frank literally knowing how to get Donnie out of the hole he dug himself into (with the rope and the money bag note “Leave Town.”) ... Just brilliant story-telling.

[@ericstorm6582]

And all the while this is happening, remember the Avengers are blowing up a building in Lagos and then Tony recruits Spider-Man to fight an airport battle

[@alto1MO]

"I really like her voice." Well then you really need to watch The Expanse. Shohreh Aghdashloo plays an amazing character on that show. Not to mention the great writing, cinematography, music, world-building, visual effects, and other great actors. I think you would enjoy it.

[@cuzidodgebullets6797]

Came here for this. Fantastic show!

[@BazelWarv]

I know this is old af but she voices a character in Mass Effect 2 and I think 3 as well.

[@jacobtaggart5079]

I love when he yells and hits things. Fantastic. Netflix's best. Please do more.

[@joscar062]

To me he's second best compared to Daredevil 🤷‍♂️

[@TheScorpia12]

Season 3 final episode in daredevil shows it the best, how its so clear which of the 3 fighters' is the close, mid and long range fighters, the specialists at that range. Frank is like how kingpin will just fucking gorilla handle you if he gets a firm grip on you

[@mikestrong904]

“Do you not see the neck on his shoulders?” 😂

[@ChrisMaxCisneros]

Way to start off the Christmas Morning lol

[@JamesVSCinema]

The best way to do it!

[@gfilmer7150]

@@JamesVSCinema Glad you've finally got to this series. I hope you enjoy it. I loved Jon Bernthal as The Punisher but I'm not the biggest fan of the series, but that's just my opinion and if you like, I respect your decision.

[@adamcutler6929]

Cannot wait to watch these two. Punisher and Daredevil better be brought back by Disney!

[@jessicahall7370]

Hulu or broader MCU most certainly!

[@Mauther]

The rumor is that both are being brought back now that their embargo is cleared. Supposedly Daredevil will show up in Spiderman, Punisher in the Moon Knight series.

[@kentstringer7252]

The song is an old military cadence. Thats why it fits so well to the scene

[@Rancorous_Ryan]

Sweet Jesus, what a merry Christmas it is!

[@JamesVSCinema]

Best gifts!!

[@pnshr88]

Also, a line always said by Luke Cage.

[@IvanTheUnholy]

The pandemic really fucked up my holiday season, but this actually made it not suck. Thank you, James. Genuinely. Merry Christmas to all!

[@Whateveridksomething]

Me too man, got COVID everything we planned got ruined unfortunately

[@JamesVSCinema]

Happy to help anyway that I can!!

[@ThelateDomC.]

I can't believe they put a Waits song during that sledgehammer fight. Punisher and Waits, two of my favourite things ever.

[@Nick_CF]

One of the best tings about this show is how they take their time and really tell the story of a truly broken man.

[@arlaghdoth4434]

Starting this one now. Always good to see more reactions of such an awesome show.

[@personman1148]

"Get a room you dirty bastards." is still one of my favorite lines in this show.

[@wujumbo2480]

I've been waiting for you to watch this show and I finally did. Best Christmas gift ever 😂

[@JamesVSCinema]

Hahaha 🎅🏾✨

[@RepleteMeat]

"that broken, discounted, Justin Timberlake looking dude" easily the best insult i have ever heard used to define a character

[@cuberica]

Oh, Punisher! Great way to finish that Chrismas day!

[@JamesVSCinema]

You know it!!

[@Oddball_E8]

"She has a really cool voice, I really like her voice" Oh boy... you need to watch the Expanse :D (I mean, there are SO many other reasons too... it's a great show!)

[@stand_alone_complex5620]

if you like Madani's mother voice in this, you should watch "the expanse", she steals every scene she is in...

[@Dave1507]

And it is a great show all around! Highly recommended!

[@darknessmoto9912]

YEEESSSSSSS

[@emptyasmrman]

"That was rough to watch" YOU....ARE NOT..... PREPARED

[@umpalumpa-qw8ru]

I really hope they decide to do a season 3, I love this show

[@ghostofsparta6877]

Luke Cage: "Sweet Christmas"

[@mr.vesper5659]

YESSS! THANK YOU. FINALLY. Merry Christmas James. Thank you for all your hard work. Hope you good. Much love

[@JamesVSCinema]

Hahaha we here!!

[@rabbitshady499]

It's in the first episode of the walking dead that I realised how good and versatile Jon's acting is. He's extremely underrated .

[@rawkusrex]

that overhead shot of the small room was really good. the claustrophobic nature showcased how closed off he is

[@vluxyscarbonitedreams7937]

oh man, I've been looking forward to this. Season 1 of Punisher is my favorite season of any of the Netflix Marvel shows.

[@steveclevenger5826]

So happy to see you dive in to this series. It is super violent, but very awesome. You're going to love it.

[@k8ieedits]

i’m just excited for the frank and karen scenes truly their relationship is so beautiful

[@Sunnyland8]

I’m so excited. It only gets better from here

[@GoodDocGonzo]

What an awesome Christmas gift! The Punisher was my favorite comic growing up in the 90's, and I love Bernthal's take on Frank Castle. Merry Xmas to you and yours.

[@JamesVSCinema]

Hahaha happy to hear!

[@Dinkdownn]

Soooo glad you’re watching this! I just made my parents watch it over the holidays and now they’re hooked too. 🤘🔥

[@tannerwilliams4500]

Merry Christmas! This show is so good, they manage to pack so much into this first episode. You see an epilogue to DDS2, his current ventures, and then his return. Not to mention all the other characters we are introduced too. Excited for the next one!

[@mostafa-ep6rk]

three Thor movies, never had such a good hammer work before

[@supdawg2559]

And man you are in for a great time love your insight on your reviews. Puts a new perspective on how i see films and series

[@Abbadonhades]

A merry and joyful christmas to you James. As usual it's great to get your insight on a series that really made an impression on me. Goes to show that it is possible to entertain and enlighten at the same time.

[@flxwercxrpse1871]

I’ve been soooo excited for this! I love daredevil and enjoyed the show so much but the punisher had me binge watching it in like a week

[@danielchavez4403]

This is one of the greatest shows I've ever seen.

[@wabb1e156]

saw the reaction to ep 12 and I love this show so I came to ep one.

[@nicholasppoole]

I just now, today, realized I wasn't subscribed. Been watching for a while now, love your commentary, you've provided me with hours of entertainment, and taught me a lot along the way. I hope Christmas was excellent for you, thank you for all your videos, and keep up the excellent work.

[@brandonj162]

Excited for this. I loved this series. Both seasons. My favorite of the Marvel shows Netflix did.

[@pnshr88]

Pound for pound, one of the best comic to motion picture character depictions that I've ever seen. Just oozing over with everything from camera technique, flashbacks, visual markers, humor to gore ratio, strong character introductions and idealizaions. All the while depicting the process of making a kid a warrior bound by a code only known by military personal, that then tosses them aside when done, expecting them to adjust back to so called civilian life. The director makes the viewer see, feel and understand the thought process and the struggle between mind, identity and where one might stand in the midst of all this. And huge ups to Jon Bernthal for his depiction, absolutely superb job. Oh and hell yeah, Dinah Madani is smokin hot. Everything about her is amazing.

[@makoto7029]

Oh yes finally ! thank you for the gift bro. Love your channel & reaction and i love the punisher

[@JamesVSCinema]

Brought a smile to my face!! Much love!

[@kevinlowe4953]

Hahahaha...the sandwich saved me.... THANK YOU GRANDMA... EPIC!!!!

[@kevinlowe4953]

Wouldn't it be epic if... the punisher... right before he kills somebody.. he turns around and says.."thank you grandma.. for the sandwich"... I would die...lol

[@IsdudeMe]

“If this series is gonna be a bunch of that...” You are in a for a VERY enjoyable time my good sir, happy Christmas my guy

[@Dave1507]

This is gonna be good! loved DD as well as Punisher.

[@jobinmcgooch]

I recommend watching First Blood. The message and dialogue at the end is real deep.

[@SL1MZ]

Those sandwiches saved your life 🤣

[@personman1148]

Yeah if Frank hadn't heard any of that he would've let him die.

[@ChrisSpecker]

"I really like her voice." You need to see her in The Expanse then.

[@LuckyNemo03]

I’m so here for this series.

[@chrislawson1988]

The trailer always had me hooked on this it was cool how they had the metallica song I think playing and matching it with the sounds of him loading guns and firing guns lol super cool trailer I couldn't wait for this when they showed trailer for it didn't have release date it was marked out like how they do in files but a lot of people figured it was going to be released in a military holiday

[@stanley2681]

season 1 and 2 are both amazing and mahershala ali in it is amazing! so excited! thank you

[@JamesVSCinema]

Anytime Stanley!!

[@gabsrants]

The sound design is what popped out most for me - especially the weapons sound way more realistic in the Punisher.

[@gabsrants]

I recommend you react to The Expanse - there´s way more of Shohreh Aghdashloo in it, too.

[@MandyDeadite]

When I tell you I made the dumbest noise when I saw this upload. BRUHH. You're in for a RIDE!!!

[@nickduncan3726]

This show is my favorite thing that marvel has put out in years, so I'm excited for you to continue this series. I know you will love it

[@PhatLayCes7825]

That one fight seen at the construction site.. The lyrics seem like a cadence sang in formations

[@berathaxhiu7326]

Punisher is one of the best tv series, glad you are watching it

[@gevorg1989]

Mother's actress was one of "24" S3 antagonists. She also played in "FlashForward". I don't always remember her face, but do remember her upon seeing her name in credits (Shohreh Aghdashloo if I'm not misspelling)

[@riekus13]

I'm so glad you're watching this series! Oh...and if you really like that ladies' voice, than you should hear her cursing in "the Expanse".

[@supdawg2559]

Daredevil and punisher were amazing series... sucks they didnt go longer but the fact we are getting charlie cox back and jon possibly coming back is awesome.

[@aleneb5712]

i know you already finished the series but it LITERALLY only gets better from here

[@xJoryu]

My most watched series. My uncle and grandma even loved it and cheered him on. Love me Some Frank

[@sentenced03]

the tom waits song was an awesome touch.

[@1up_heath804]

Bro this show is gonna rock you're world.

[@CG-vn8iy]

That song (Hell Broke Luce by Tom Waits) that played when he took those guys out with the sledgehammer was inspired by Jeff Lucey, a vet who committed suicide.

[@procrastinator99]

The song is Hell Broke Luce by Tom Waits. You should listen to more of his work, its the most bizarre for of awesome in all music.

[@Tonyblack261]

I'm so glad you got to this.

[@notexactly9145]

Leeets goo guys! I can already tell how good this "reaction run" (could we call it that?) is gonna go^^

[@darkangel_1978]

Jon Bernthal is an amazing actor, and a great guy. I got to meet him in 2019, and he was a really nice guy. I also love that he's an East Coast kid like me.

[@PhatLayCes7825]

I frequent some Vet centers in Alabama and Florida. Some veterans from Korean War, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and my time in Operation Iraqi freedom.. Good men and women, with haunting pasts behind them. I always volunteer during the holidays cause I been at the bottom dealing with past discretions and know I can lend an ear.

[@alaricparker2174]

so excited for this

[@JamesVSCinema]

It’s a wild ride!

[@bobshipley8033]

The song is Hell Broke Luce by Tom Waits. You want to enter another world, listen to his collection.

[@tiakigaming8501]

You’re gonna love this show and you seem like an amazing person and so smart as well ngl

[@JamesVSCinema]

Hey thank you!! This was an awesome comment to wake up to!

[@tiakigaming8501]

@@JamesVSCinema hey I only wish the best for you and I’ll be watching all the videos about the punisher

[@loganclark9429]

Yes! So hyped! Easily my favorite marvel show

[@theycallmePK]

you are in for one HELL of a ride....such a fantastic follow up to Daredevil

[@zaydsiddiqui8055]

This show is so worth watching

[@angellopez3202]

Such a badass show! And as much as I loved Jon Bernthal playing the role of Frank Castle, my favorite due to nostalgia has to be Thomas Jane. Looking forward to you reacting to the rest of the series! Merry Christmas James

[@Ryokohbi]

The Punisher reminds me of Max Payne. Shame we never got to see the latter get a proper series.

[@ericoconnell1507]

Merry Christmas bro! I'll be following the whole way

[@JamesVSCinema]

My man! 🙏🏽

[@werdle92]

The Jersey Mike's and James lunch break combo continues.

[@memoryfoam2285]

My dad's a massive comic nerd and collector, he never really liked the Punisher but this show and Daredevil won him over, Bernthal does an incredible job as do the writers.

[@arlaghdoth4434]

My man just spent half the episode simping for Madani lmao. Not gonna judge, she's really pretty.

[@TumzFestivalYT]

"Aww, yeah, buddy, I'm liking the sound of that crime! WHOO! BANG! CRIME BABY!... Hold on... (walks eight feet) Why you being nosy? You keep to yourself!"

[@bigd2664]

As much as I loved Daredevil, Punisher was my favorite of the Netflix Marvel Series. You are in for a treat.

[@zbennalley]

Sweet Christmas!!! That was for those that get it. 😉

[@HoopleHeadUSA]

Glad you’re watching this, I loved Daredevil but Punisher is my fave of all the Netflix hero series

[@thadz2493]

"I had a good home then I left..."

[@nonenone2173]

19:06 killing someone like that is insane, Frank likes to get creative

[@joshramirez2267]

Been waiting for this 🙌

[@PACKERMAN2077]

Well since NOBODY ELSE SAID IT..... Merry Christmas bruv

[@JamesVSCinema]

Ayyyyy appreciate that fam!!

[@kostaskranas8049]

After punisher season 1 you have to see Defenders

[@jobinmcgooch]

HELL YES! 🤘🏽 Let’s go, I love this series 💀