Advantages: People have loved much worse films. Disadvantages: If your a fan of Toriyama you probably won't let yourself like it.
DragonballEvolution!!!
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;
DragonballEvolution 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 ...
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, DragonballEvolution 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 ALL GREAT!
The film is about Goku who is about to turn 18. For his birthday, he is given the 4-star-dragonball by his Grandpa Gohan. He is asked to keep this safe as its Gohans second greatest treasure (Goku being his first). But instead of attending Gohans birthday meal, he'd rather go to his high school love Chi Chi's party. But whilst he is gone, Piccolo arrives with Mai at Goku ...
Advantages: Chow Yun-Fat understands the provenance of the movie... Disadvantages: but none of the other players or the director do.
acting.
The original music by Brian Tyler barely gives the viewer a moment?s respite with his overly loud arrangements. If it isn?t dark cellos and chasing strings with pounding percussion, it?s rock guitar and drums or tense brass and strings. It?s too big a score for the accompanying action, overwhelming it rather than highlighting the action.
?DragonballEvolution? will find its niche with pre-pubescent fans of the cartoon series. For those hoping for something a bit closer to its manga origins, you?re likely to be disappointed. The movie is marred by poor production values, a disjointed directorial style, paper-thin plotting and performances that are either anodyne and/or wooden. There?s a distinct lack of thrills and spills, not to mention story. If your little ones are already fans, then they?ll probably love it, but you might find ...
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