Dragonball Evolution!!!
Being based loosely on Akira Toriyama's manga "Dragonball" means that people reading this review will fall into three categories; Die-hard fans of the manga, people who have seen the trailer for the film and want to know more, and of course those who stumble across ... Read review
Adapted from the manga created by Akira Toriyama Dragonball tells the story of a young ... more
boy named Goku - played by Justin Chatwin. Upon his grandfather's dying request Goku seeks out to find the great Master Roshi (Chow Yun-Fat) and gather all seven Dr...
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Akira Toriyama's beloved manga attacks this silver screen in this adaptation from director ... more
James Wong (FINAL DESTINATION, THE ONE). Justin Chatwin (THE INVISIBLE) stars as Goku, the man responsible for saving the world from villains such as Piccolo (played by BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER's James Marsters).
The story begins with Goku, who seeks out upon his adoptive grandfather Grandpa Gohan's ... more
dying request to find the great Master Roshi and gather all seven Dragon Balls. Of which he has one, in order to prevent the evil Lord Piccolo from succeeding in his desire to use the Dragon Balls to take over the world. And Goku's quest is to obtain the mystical Dragonballs before Piccolo does.Fight as Goku, Master Roshi, Bulma, and even Lord Piccolo - Each fighter has their own unique style and special moves.Worlds straight from the movieSix modes, including Arcade Mode, Mission Mode, and the hidden Survival Mode
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Co-produced by Hong Kong legend Stephen Chow (Kung Fu Hustle),Dragonball Evolutionis an ... more
agreeable if low-wattage live action adaptation of the iconic manga and anime seriesDragon Ball. Director James Wong fuses the series fantasy-based characters and devices with a somewhat lacklustre storyline involving average teen Goku (Justin Chatwin), who breaks from his wholesale pining for classmate Chi-Chi (Jamie Chung) to find that hes at the center of an intergalactic search for the all-powerful Dragonballs by evil warlord Piccolo (Buffys James Marsters). With the help of master Roshi (Chow Yun-Fat, who backburners his stoic screen image in favor of someGod of Gamblers/Once a Thief-level hamminess), Goku develops his fighting skills to take on Piccolo and save the Earth. The films abundance of martial arts should please younger and less discerning viewers, but its hackneyed dialogue and sluggish pace (especially in the fight scenes, which stutter where they should flow) may disappoint longtime fans of the book and television adaptations. The CGI effects, which labour mightily to reproduce the source materials eye-popping look, also fall short, though the cast is game, especially Marsters and Chow.--Paul Gaita, Amazon.com
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Co-produced by Hong Kong legend Stephen Chow (Kung Fu Hustle),Dragonball Evolutionis an ... more
agreeable if low-wattage live action adaptation of the iconic manga and anime seriesDragon Ball. Director James Wong fuses the series fantasy-based characters and devices with a somewhat lacklustre storyline involving average teen Goku (Justin Chatwin), who breaks from his wholesale pining for classmate Chi-Chi (Jamie Chung) to find that hes at the center of an intergalactic search for the all-powerful Dragonballs by evil warlord Piccolo (Buffys James Marsters). With the help of master Roshi (Chow Yun-Fat, who backburners his stoic screen image in favor of someGod of Gamblers/Once a Thief-level hamminess), Goku develops his fighting skills to take on Piccolo and save the Earth. The films abundance of martial arts should please younger and less discerning viewers, but its hackneyed dialogue and sluggish pace (especially in the fight scenes, which stutter where they should flow) may disappoint longtime fans of the book and television adaptations. The CGI effects, which labour mightily to reproduce the source materials eye-popping look, also fall short, though the cast is game, especially Marsters and Chow.--Paul Gaita, Amazon.com
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Advantages: People have loved much worse films. Disadvantages: If your a fan of Toriyama you probably won't let yourself like it.
Dragonball Evolution!!!
Being based loosely on Akira Toriyama's manga "Dragonball" means that people reading this review will fall into three categories; Die-hard fans of the manga, people who have seen the trailer for the film and want to know more, and of course those who stumble across it wondering what on earth a Dragonball is.
Allow me to bring you down to Toriyama's level; Dragonball Evolution represents ... ...am forever banned from the Dragonball fan-club for even trying to write good things but the truth is there, this film was hilariously good fun!
It's at this point that I would usually tell a little of the story, but to be honest the script was so light I can sum it up in one sentence. Son Goku (the 18 year old with spiky hair) needs to beat Piccolo (an alien who escaped his "prison") to finding the Dragonballs or the ... more
Dragonball Evolution!!!
Being based loosely on Akira Toriyama's manga "Dragonball" means that people reading this review will fall into three categories; Die-hard fans of the manga, people who have seen the trailer for the film and want to know more, and of course those who stumble across it wondering what on earth a Dragonball is.
Allow me to bring you down to Toriyama's level; Dragonball Evolution represents the Dragonballs faithfully. As can be seen on the DVD cover a Dragon ball is an orange-sized orange-coloured magic ball with a number of stars (from 1-7) on the side. When the seven balls are brought together the dragon Shenlong can be called forth to grant the caller one "perfect wish".
Still with me? Good, because you're the only one who is. If you aren't a fan of the manga then chances are you know somebody who is and as such have heard that this film is bad/unfaithful/made-peoples-eyes-bleed. I would agree whole-heartedly if it weren't for the fact that the little boy inside of me was giggling throughout the entire film. I am forever banned from the Dragonball fan-club for even trying to write good things but the truth is there, this film was hilariously good fun!
It's at this point that I would usually tell a little of the story, but to be honest the script was so light I can sum it up in one sentence. Son Goku (the 18 year old with spiky hair) needs to beat Piccolo (an alien who escaped his "prison") to finding the Dragonballs or the world is doomed. That is seriously it, eighty minutes of film summed up in eight seconds, sorry James Wong! But once again I feel myself slipping forward to console the poor film. You'll probably hear that the action is unbelievable and the actors un-trained and of course it's all correct, I'm not trying to say that the film is perfect, I'm not even trying to say that anything you have heard is anything but the full and total truth. All I can compare it to is being six years old and seeing a monster truck for the very first time, 'If I was driving that I could blow up everything!' Dragonball Evolution releases that same aching, the same 'Daddy can I have one?' mentality, as you can't help but twitch and dip your head and weave and damn that was close!
I feel incredibly disappointed with the fans of Toriyama's manga for not being able to see their favourite universe portrayed in a different light, in an interview about the film Toriyama himself commented that Dragonball Evolution was different but he hoped the fans could still love it. Well I for one did love it, with it's terribly unbelievable fight scenes and hopelessly light story, it's the ugly dog at the animal sanctuary that nobody wants, with it's stubby tail and squashed face, but that if given a chance would still chase after the stick you pretended to throw.
In conclusion the film is light with laughable fight scenes and fantasy with a capital F, watch it with your kids to see them kung fu themselves silly for the rest of the day and then look deep inside yourself to find your inner child doing exactly the same! I give this film a damn good 4/5 "Stars" whether fan-boys hate me or not!
Advantages: Great action, some great comedy and sticks with some of the original storyline Disadvantages: Alright-ish acting, too short, and bad director.
As many people know, Dragonball Evolution is based on the highly popular Manga and Anime series. I have just finished watching the film and ALOT of people think it was a terrible film and was absolutly pathetic.
THEY'RE TOTALLY WONG! (See what i did there? The director is... James... Wong... :l YOU HAVE NO SENSE OF HUMOR XD)
I saw the film and thought it was great. The storyline was great, the effects were great, the characters were great. IT WAS ... ...But when Piccolo realises the dragonball is not at his house, they leave, burying Gohan by crushing the house. When Goku realises something is wrong, he runs back home, only to find his house crushed. He carries Gohan out of the rubble and Gohan tells goku of his destiny to find the 7 dragonballs. When Gohan dies, Goku realises it is his destiny to find the Dragonballs. With the help of Bulma, who is also looking for the balls, they search for Master ...
goku1st 26.05.2009
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Advantages: this film has nice special effects Disadvantages: clasic story
do you remember this movie? This is the latest film at this time for your fans you are required dragon ball watching this film I think this film is interesting to watch. This film has a sizable effect of good animation. according to this film but I have a lack of, and may make a dragon ball fan disappointed I think in the film is not so suitable to portray the role indeed. I think their characters are not very appropriate to portray goku and his ... ...grandfather became a fighter. He has also a dragon ball with 4 stars that he must always keep well. But he must promise not fight in the school but he often taunt by his friend that think he is poltroon. He also can not be approached his love, Chi Chi. When Goku comes to the party, the chance grandfather attacked by Goku Picollo. Goku is foretoken immediately get back to her house and saw her house destroyed and Her grandfather are dying. Before ...
mlanisti 02.04.2009
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Akira Toriyama's beloved manga attacks this silver screen in this adaptation from director James Wong (FINAL DESTINATION, THE ONE). Justin Chatwin (THE INVISIBLE) stars as Goku, the man responsible for saving the world from villains such as Piccolo (played by BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER's James Marsters).
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...Chow [Yun Fat] has a hammy good time and encourages [audiences] to do the same... (Variety, 03/04/2009)
DVD Description
James Wong adapts the rich myths of the DRAGONBALL manga saga, with this 20th Century Fox production starring Justin Chatwin. The plot revolves around Goku (Chatwin), Earth's greatest champion, who must defend the planet against an invading race of alien warriors hell-bent on dominating the universe. Wong directs from his own script, with KUNG FU HUSTLE's Stephen Chow producing. BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER's James Marsters co-stars as the film's villain, Piccolo, with Jamie Chung playing Chi Chi and Emmy Rossum portraying Bulma. Hong Kong legend Chow Yun-Fat rounds out the cast as Master Roshi, Goku's mentor in the film.
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