Thu 2008/12/11 09:38
Most of the burogu coverage around the otakushpere about the Dragonball film has been negative but it doesn't look entirely bad from the trailer - well the effects look good at least. Nice bike. Wonder if Dragonball will be worth watching more than the last Indy Jones film - was personally shocked at how boring it was. Watched half of it and threw in the towel. Original text from FatBastard below.Here's the new Dragonball trailer for the one or two members out there who still are hoping it won't be horrible. May the force be with you... All other members: Please click with caution. Everytime you play it an angel cries and falls from the heavens. It's true, I swear.
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part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
he got bad breath?
(ID #406678) Posted on 2008/12/11 02:51
oh my god the trailer is soooo horiiblee now i can confirm it i'll not watch this movie
(ID #406684) Posted on 2008/12/11 02:57
College student, Software Engineer, Otaku
lol, I'm laughing so hard XD it's soo bad that I want to watch it for the laughs
(ID #406802) Posted on 2008/12/11 04:38
I would only watch it for laughs when it comes on the television.
(ID #407184) Posted on 2008/12/11 11:23
Developer, HW Collector
I think I'll join you..
(ID #407214) Posted on 2008/12/11 12:01
Student artist
People are going to rip on it just like the remake of Japanese horror films
(ID #407325) Posted on 2008/12/11 13:24
Multimedia Technology Student, eLearning software developer, Skateboard coach, Filmer, Editor
I'm going to join you on this one. The visual effects are quite nice though.
(ID #407451) Posted on 2008/12/11 15:04
Graphic Design student | Receptionist | Otaku
Agreed ^^
(ID #407521) Posted on 2008/12/11 16:18
Anime Store Owner/Otaku
the worst ever... i'm going to cry. lol
(ID #407676) Posted on 2008/12/11 19:14
Are you kidding? It's so bad, they've destroyed it so much it's ungodly. You should NOT go see this film just so that the evil money-leeching directors DON'T actually get paid for ruining every damn idea that comes along. Originality may be dead, but this is something else.
(ID #408121) Posted on 2008/12/12 01:52
epic FAIL!
(ID #406689) Posted on 2008/12/11 02:59
*cringes*
(ID #406776) Posted on 2008/12/11 04:19
i think we need a new term for this one...epic epic fail?
(ID #407011) Posted on 2008/12/11 08:49
student...for now.
how about Epic Fail "Evolution".
(ID #407045) Posted on 2008/12/11 09:07
Full time nerd
EFE? We need something that describes failure just like Daikatana
(ID #407088) Posted on 2008/12/11 10:02
i know!! UBER-MEGA-EPIC FAIL!!
(ID #407150) Posted on 2008/12/11 10:59
UMEF it is! That seems to sum it up quite nicely. @.@
(ID #407165) Posted on 2008/12/11 11:11
roger that the it shall be call UMEF!
(ID #407431) Posted on 2008/12/11 14:48
Dragon fail!
(ID #408044) Posted on 2008/12/12 01:00
Otaku-in-training
And I though the anime and the manga were bad.
(ID #407380) Posted on 2008/12/11 14:09
Bounty Hunter
Same here... The good side to it is that I've never liked DB so I'm not gonna rage or cry over that big UMEF :D
(ID #407979) Posted on 2008/12/11 23:54
second for that...FAILED!!
(ID #408625) Posted on 2008/12/12 11:01
Unemployed Dollfie enthusiast
Oh god. I'll never get that 1:50 of my life back =(
(ID #406691) Posted on 2008/12/11 03:00
haha.... i hate to be the odd one out, but i seriously dont understand whats wrong with it.
(ID #406693) Posted on 2008/12/11 03:06
Student & Part time worker in a Day Care
I guess everyone's just hating it because goku's a white boy, the story's changed, and some of the characters look way off.
(ID #406724) Posted on 2008/12/11 03:39
So, basically, everyone's hating it because it's not Dragon Ball... ^^;
(ID #406748) Posted on 2008/12/11 03:59
Basically.
(ID #406874) Posted on 2008/12/11 06:10
Interactive Arts & Technology Major
further it is because Hollywood steals ideas from anything popular they can find and Americanize it. people who never saw the original dragon ball will be like omg this is so awesome. same thing with Fast and the Furious : Tokyo Drift... such a rip off of Initial D I cringed at the "Evolution."
(ID #406955) Posted on 2008/12/11 07:48
But Goku is white. XD
(ID #408030) Posted on 2008/12/12 00:47
Anime Store Owner, artist, Web master
Americanize: Synonyms: Dumb-down, water-down, cheapen, ruin, negative-alteration. Used in a Sentence: The anime's artwork and story was too complicated for the American audience so they had to "Americanize" it by having a monkey redraw it and an even louder monkey dub it. (oh I can go on but Americanizing ANYTHING from Japan has been the bane of otaku for years ~_~)
(ID #408619) Posted on 2008/12/12 10:55
true, true...everyone hates it. its like making a batman movie and batman is portrayed by an asian or superman without an S symbol on his chest.
(ID #407921) Posted on 2008/12/11 22:53
And this will put the people who used to think that the dragonball anime was bad in a state of mental shock
(ID #406846) Posted on 2008/12/11 05:22
If they changed the title of the movie, then it wouldn't be such a big deal. It could be like Forbidden Kingdom, a crappy movie white people + martial arts. And if they did, it might not be as bad. But Hollywood had to take something with established characters, storyline, etc. and completely mess with it. Under no circumstance should anyone pay to watch this movie. People should not support Fox by paying for this movie. If your grandma was being held hostage by Fox and the only way to get her back was to buy a ticket for this, you tell your grandma you're sorry and it's been nice knowing her. That's about how bad it is for me. Dragonball was one of the first anime I've watched.
(ID #407225) Posted on 2008/12/11 12:14
Working for the Man
im with you on this one. i mean i think the idea of a live action DBZ was bad to begin with, but you could tell they executed as well as they could. i mean im not gonna go pay to see it, but ill definitely check it out on rental.
(ID #407396) Posted on 2008/12/11 14:18
Engineering Student
Seriously? They had to change the story? Really? There wasn't enough story to begin with they had to make a new one? Wow, fail.
(ID #406698) Posted on 2008/12/11 03:11
Web Designer, Boxer, StreetFighter, Anime Collector and Gamer
Oh Jesus! The old Chinese low budget movie did better than this! They put DragonBall to shame kid Gouko or old Gouko. EPIC FAIL doesn't do justice to describe this movie...
(ID #406700) Posted on 2008/12/11 03:18
dragon ball devolution
(ID #407675) Posted on 2008/12/11 19:14
Wh-wh-wh-what was that? *sits in a corner*
(ID #406705) Posted on 2008/12/11 03:21
the title of the movie fits perfectly... dragonball did evolve as we can see ... -_-''
(ID #406711) Posted on 2008/12/11 03:31
Kendo Kid / 大学生
more like devolution
(ID #407135) Posted on 2008/12/11 10:43
lol Justin Chatwin...as Goku. lol I still can't get over that...Chatwin as Goku. We live in a world where I'm not surprised it's gotten THIS far and that this will actually see a release. My condolences to Dragonball fans. This must be such a low moment for them. :(
(ID #406712) Posted on 2008/12/11 03:31
Underdog Artist, Outcast to the Society, Tetsuya Nomura art fan
My eyes are bleeding! Argh! X[
(ID #406714) Posted on 2008/12/11 03:32
DCX001-Prototype
Kame...kame...ha~~~~ It's a modern theme Dragonball, try not to think aside with the anime/manga & see how it feel like. I'll definitely watch this for the lulz~~~~~~
(ID #406721) Posted on 2008/12/11 03:38
Web Designer, Boxer, StreetFighter, Anime Collector and Gamer
Me too. I'll be laughing in cinemas.
(ID #406737) Posted on 2008/12/11 03:53
DCX001-Prototype
I'll be catching it in a press & media premier before it is release worldwide. But I can't seriously laugh out loud during the movie as 20th Century Fox will probably cut off my business contracts with them ^^;
(ID #406763) Posted on 2008/12/11 04:06
kli (Registered on 2008/09/11 09:32)
Will watch purely for laughs
(ID #407060) Posted on 2008/12/11 09:41
College Student
Lol, so will I, I see it as a comedy.
(ID #407104) Posted on 2008/12/11 10:18
That was.....not right. -_-;
(ID #406722) Posted on 2008/12/11 03:38
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
Gah, was coming to DC to post about this... XD Well, here's the link to my blog anyways: http://xspblog.com/2008/12/10/dragonball-the-movie-trailer/ ULTIMATE FAILURE! I fail to see where the "Dragonball" is in the middle of that generic fail action trailer. Looks just like some other crappy movie like The Medallion or Bulletproof Monk.
(ID #406736) Posted on 2008/12/11 03:53
College Student
I kinda liked bulletproof monk...
(ID #407106) Posted on 2008/12/11 10:19
Ho shit I made an angel fail... But I really laugh !
(ID #406746) Posted on 2008/12/11 03:58
Omg...Beside the 5 sec where he does KA ME HA ME HA....it sucks....i'll go watch it cus its dragon ball...But i really cant see this movie as good whne its like Mortal combat + tiger and dragon....
(ID #406752) Posted on 2008/12/11 04:00
oh dear GOD, no!!
(ID #406761) Posted on 2008/12/11 04:06
*cries*
(ID #406762) Posted on 2008/12/11 04:06
Student
This is not even close to what DBZ truly is... :3.
(ID #406790) Posted on 2008/12/11 04:31
Otaku / Student in Computer Science
Fail!!! I wonder who have this idea
(ID #406795) Posted on 2008/12/11 04:34
Student & Authorized Chicken Slapper
DAMN!!! DESPITE THE WARNING!! I was stupid and clicked the trailer and watched it, if the disappoint wasn't enough. An Angel fell through my roof and slapped me in the face.
(ID #406804) Posted on 2008/12/11 04:42
IT, Programmer, Otaku, ...
Seven mystics created the dragon balls ???? what happened to Dende? I think you should see this as very loosely based on a manga from Akira Toriyama. But it looks like some nice (american) action. But at least there's one thing cool about the movie, Ayumi Hamasaki is doing the theme song (worldwide in japanese!).
(ID #406805) Posted on 2008/12/11 04:42
I'm going to cry. But, I could watch this just for the lulz.
(ID #406815) Posted on 2008/12/11 04:55
Looks horrble. =(
(ID #406817) Posted on 2008/12/11 04:58
See everyone is looking at this totally wrong. Take Dragon Ball (the memory of it you have in your head) and completely throw that away. Just get rid of it. Now go see this movie, and laugh your ass off. Because this will be pure comedy. They must have been going for the comedy angle. That's the only reason something like this would ever get made.
(ID #406821) Posted on 2008/12/11 05:02
Agreed.
(ID #406875) Posted on 2008/12/11 06:11
Underdog Artist, Outcast to the Society, Tetsuya Nomura art fan
Reminds me of kung-pow-chicken! Only in it's extreme version! LOL! XD
(ID #407075) Posted on 2008/12/11 09:55
Grocery Store Clerk
I know. Looks like it might suck. Anyone remember this news posting? ##http://www.dannychoo.com/detail/mac/eng/image/10058/Not+DBZ.html##
(ID #406822) Posted on 2008/12/11 05:03
Wow, that looks terrible.
(ID #406836) Posted on 2008/12/11 05:13
lecherous wretch
i'm still gonna watch it. thankfully my expectations for a live action dbz movie were never that high. ...i swear that when i clicked the video it sounded like something crashed outside my window.
(ID #406837) Posted on 2008/12/11 05:13
I have mixed emotions with this trailer. First felt like crying: "How can they even name it DB?!" Then I thought how stupid this is: dragonballs have individually magic powers, the "capsule" transformed lol DBZ fans will hate it but I'm afraid that others could think "wow, what a great Hollywood movie!"... nah, it will fail.
(ID #406860) Posted on 2008/12/11 05:45
I heard the movie is gonna be 6 hours long, and 5 of those hours is Goku charging a Kamehameha. I can't wait until it comes out, so I can be somewhere else laughing about its release.
(ID #406861) Posted on 2008/12/11 05:45
there will actually be 10 movies in which 3 of them are jsut talking and then 6 of which Goku is charging a Spirit bomb then the final episode in under 5 mins he will kill everybad guy. So i'll wait till the final movie is out pay for about 5 mins worth go watch and ruin it for everyone after that >:D MUHAHAHAHAAH *cough*
(ID #406864) Posted on 2008/12/11 05:48
College Student
ROFL!!
(ID #407107) Posted on 2008/12/11 10:19
youll be dead after that because of laughing for 6 hours xD
(ID #407037) Posted on 2008/12/11 09:02
If that was true, this is would be one step forward in respecting the original source, that's for sure XD Also, Goku and his foe will stand a good 50 meters apart, glaring at each other and letting the wind blow their hair occasionally, with lots of different angle shots.
(ID #407083) Posted on 2008/12/11 09:59
Personally, I think I would have enjoyed this if I didn't know what Dragonball was all about (I've got an odd taste in movies). I'll probably see it just for the heck of it.
(ID #406871) Posted on 2008/12/11 06:07
I was thinking, at first, that if they had called this something other than Dragon Ball, I might enjoy it...but after watching the trailer, it still looked too cheesy, if for generic sci-fi/fantasy... ^^;
(ID #406888) Posted on 2008/12/11 06:21
"even" for generic sci-fi/fantasy...not "if"...
(ID #406890) Posted on 2008/12/11 06:23
i agree about not knowing if it were dragon ball. i would probably take the time to watch it on dvd but not in the movies. i also agree with tenrou in that it still looks cheesy no matter what. FAIL
(ID #406953) Posted on 2008/12/11 07:47
Well what can you expect. Hardcore fans always yell out in anger everytime anything deviates from the original.
(ID #406877) Posted on 2008/12/11 06:12
is not liek that is just that it sucks XD look what happen to Resident evil the only RE movie that it was cool is the new CG one XD
(ID #406887) Posted on 2008/12/11 06:21
I actually like the first RE movie... ^^
(ID #406889) Posted on 2008/12/11 06:22
i a gree the first one was nice it reminded me of the first RE game but then RE2 and 3 T_T omg the bad memories are back
(ID #407153) Posted on 2008/12/11 11:00
AARGH! MY EYES! This doesn't look like dragonball at all.
(ID #406884) Posted on 2008/12/11 06:20
FAIL FAIL FAIL. Piccolo is a friggin vampire? THE HECK? Bulma has GUNS? Ugh GG. Hollywood, you killed Dragonball. And what with Dragonball: Evolution.. >_<
(ID #406900) Posted on 2008/12/11 06:40
Technically, Bulma did use a gun way back when. But. Eh. Not that way.
(ID #407090) Posted on 2008/12/11 10:03
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 太もも Appreciator
That's kinda funny when you say Piccolo is a vampire, because the actor played a vampire in Buffy/Angel. ^^;
(ID #407175) Posted on 2008/12/11 11:15
Bulma indeed have guns, he used it to shoot at goku but never see her fighting CMIIW
(ID #407324) Posted on 2008/12/11 13:23
university film student
Well, at least they got the flashy special effects down. Farewell, angel. I'm sorry you had to die to satisfy my curiousity.
(ID #406909) Posted on 2008/12/11 06:48
I prefer this fan made video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHg-NtQs-Hc&feature=related The effects aren't so flashy but it is WAY more accurate to the original.
(ID #406972) Posted on 2008/12/11 08:11
it still doesnt convince me... idk.. ill still watch it but..i think it fail >.>;
(ID #406931) Posted on 2008/12/11 07:24
i thought that the movie was a joke, like it wasn't actually being made... but if i'm wrong and this is the real thing... wow *facepalms
(ID #406934) Posted on 2008/12/11 07:26
Red (Registered on 2007/09/14 03:59)
Everything in the trailer seemed meh to ok up until the point he was doing the kamehameha; it just made me cringe. I still don't know if I want to see it or not.
(ID #406945) Posted on 2008/12/11 07:39
Student
I think the movie would actually be worse if they tried to translate everything that was in the original story into live action. Imagine watching the actors being thrown around smashing through buildings, conjuring up fireballs, squatting and crying out as they power up... Don't think it would work so well. Anyway, I say just watch this as a complete separate piece of work.
(ID #406963) Posted on 2008/12/11 07:59
Programmer Trainee
They could have just done a totally different movie and NOT name it DragonBall. Saves them the rage of all DBZ fans worldwide. Honestly, it was such a generic American action movie it could have been ANY other movie... Why screw up every little detail of an epic anime into something so generic?
(ID #406964) Posted on 2008/12/11 07:59
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 太もも Appreciator
That's my thoughts exactly. They think people will just go into it because of the name.
(ID #407176) Posted on 2008/12/11 11:17
OHHHHH MYYYY GODDDDD what a piece of **** this is going to be the worth movie created on earth i never thought that one day, some idiot could make a movie much worth than Mortal Kombat holy c**p, this is a real insult for Dragon Ball and for all the fans all around the world how could Akira Toriyama allow this ???????
(ID #406981) Posted on 2008/12/11 08:25
Manga-ka/Gunjin
ok now we need to get things straight here and yes im going to defend this movie. First off Hollywood didnt steal it akira toriyama and steven chow have been in talks for a while becuase "AKIRA" wanted this to happen. NOT hollywood, it just so happens fox jumped on it first. Second Fox jumped on it first and they where the only ones becuase its DRAGON BALL darn it. How do you make dragon ball a movie, you cant but you sure as heck can do your best at making it!!! Now then for the rest of you haters, before ou go making remarks about a movie you havent seen yet think about this dragon ball sucked story wise since it started the same plot is used ove3r and over again and nothing changes. It was a joke comic in the sunday jump magazine and thats what it was ment to be just like ninja turtles from heavy metal it just got freaken popular for its ecchi humor and fight scenes. And to make matters worse those didnt even get to america no we got DBZ so we didnt even know about the rest for a while. This is dragonball not dbz, The fight scenes have to be crazy and cged cause again its dragonball. Stop freaken hatting and watch the movie if you call your self an otaku then be one this trailer looks better than someof the DBZ videogames out there so that proves enough that this could be good.
(ID #406987) Posted on 2008/12/11 08:32
Just because you consider yourself otaku doesn't mean you have to swallow every work the industry shoves at you, judge this movie without considering the fact it's based in a manga. But kudos for wanting to give the movie a chance.
(ID #407093) Posted on 2008/12/11 10:07
Student
Then watch it. Post your very true and honest opinion about the movie after watching it, like a judge. Since you oppose the majority. :D
(ID #408442) Posted on 2008/12/12 08:11
I'm giving this the treatment my roommate gave to Twilight: torrent, laugh my ass off, then delete.
(ID #406990) Posted on 2008/12/11 08:35
Gundam Pilot (in training)
lol it looked okay I'll watch it cause i watched pretty much everything Dragonball and this looks like a modernized DBZ they should have used martial arts actors like Jet lee and Jackie Chan since it is a martial arts thing just extremely exaggerated lets hope Piccolo is not lame according to past Youtube videos hes played by James Marsters known for his roles in "Buffy the vampire slayer" as Spike and the run off of the Buffy series "Angel" as Spike! well I'm just gonna hope this movie does not suck.
(ID #406992) Posted on 2008/12/11 08:37
security/3d graphic artist
as said.. every fan of anything that gets remade or transfered to another medium gets upset when plotline a is not right, or character b isn't how i pictured him.. i'm sure a number of harry potter fans are upset at the movies for slash and burning the books for what they want... but, atleast harry potter follows the books... i hate movies, or even series "cough, toloveru" that deviate from there source material in a epic way... me.. i'll watch it... probably laugh since i am a DB fan.. but just might enjoy it cuz i don't have any predispositions on what i'm about to see.. good or bad.. and i judge on what i'm presented with... doesn't mean that i'm not upset when i don't see something in a movie that should be there ( xmen 3... Phoenix is a firebird not a zoombie!... you idiots!) so in the end.. love it hate it... its there.. watch it... and laugh... histerically... or not.. and just pray that somebody comes along and does a faithfull remake of it "cough, starship troopers, cough, stop making crap sequals so someone can make a faithfull remake closer to the book!. cough" he he
(ID #406996) Posted on 2008/12/11 08:39
Manga-ka/Gunjin
we defanintly need more otaku like you in the world I mean its like what Okada tried to say otaku is dead I for one dont thing thats the case theres a few of us that still practice the old ways and study our culture
(ID #407054) Posted on 2008/12/11 09:33
Student, Gamer, Part-time EFSF Pilot
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH OH MY GOD!!!! MY EYEEES, I'M BLIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIND!!! Me right now - (X_X)
(ID #407017) Posted on 2008/12/11 08:52
I won't waste bandwidth on that one. haha. I have a question. Which will be worse? The Chunli movie or this?
(ID #407018) Posted on 2008/12/11 08:52
Student/Gamer/Blogger/Otaku
...well...I prettymuch expected a generic Hollywood totally-not-DB production. But seriously...I think that instead of raving like I could, I will just say the best thing to say is, that they shouldn't have named it Dragon Ball because it DOES NOT follow ANY of the ideas/plots/themes/characters/styles/ or anything but the idea of energy attacks. Everything that they tried to do that was supposed to be "like" DB, was crap. However I should admit alot of the effects are nice. It really should just be another movie, replace the character names, name of movie, and it would be better. Because this is so far from any idea of the original classic, but expected from Hollywood. ~_~ Nothing can ever be made how you wish it would. -HK
(ID #407032) Posted on 2008/12/11 08:59
Manga-ka/Gunjin
I honestly dont know how they arent following the plot its pretty much dragon ball piccolo comes back tries to mess crap up goku and friends come and slap him in the face for being a naughty green yoshii. Nough said on that dragon ball had no plot kill bad guys with un real attacks go home, do it again in 25 episodes oh yea and monolouge for 5 episodes to save time to come up with more plot. I mean its like bolt said its there watch it i mean seriously how many of us grew up on DB. It was our childhood dream to see this on the big screen and now we are "all grown up" and think that by this movie being made is a disgrace to .....what...thats right nothing its being made to please us because we used to love it.
(ID #407051) Posted on 2008/12/11 09:23
Graphic Designer, Arke Knight, Yoko's No.1 Fan
My childhood dreams shattered after seeing this... and that's because I'm really into DB - the manga mind u.
(ID #407074) Posted on 2008/12/11 09:55
Oh wow we're the opposite XD
(ID #407080) Posted on 2008/12/11 09:57
Graphic Designer, Arke Knight, Yoko's No.1 Fan
Hahaha.. Different person different opinion.... DB was the reason I'm so into Japanese Manganime culture.... So I just can't take this kinda 'massacre' on my most fav title. I've shown this (DB Live action) to many of my friends and they all given me this answers :- - This is unacceptable!! &*^%&^$%(&*%&* - We'll see how it turns out...Give em a chance...
(ID #407582) Posted on 2008/12/11 17:11
五〇一軍团 TK8316 Singapore Garrison Public Relations Officer
the manga is awesome! when i was a young lad, every other kids reads the manga and collect the trading card. it was madness. XD
(ID #407133) Posted on 2008/12/11 10:42
trading cards.... i remember that... i wasted 100 uni states buck for it!
(ID #408177) Posted on 2008/12/12 02:46
Ohh I want to go see this when it comes out.. will bring back old childhood memories. ^^
(ID #407078) Posted on 2008/12/11 09:56
wow this trailer is horrible. This movie is horrible, If you cannot see why this movie is horrible, you are a horrible critic.
(ID #407079) Posted on 2008/12/11 09:57
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
Looks better than all I've seen and heard beforehand. But will still be poo of epic proportions. Thought doth my eyes decieveth me? Have they made Piccolo green after all the panic of him being white?? lol And Danny-san!! You didn't see all of Indiana 4???? Twas not boring by any means!! Ending was a bit stupid. But Shia and Indie rock! lol. I thought it revived *some* of the Indiana spirit anyhow.
(ID #407081) Posted on 2008/12/11 09:58
Dog of the Country
this looks like a "shot behind blue screen" sort of film.. Hmm... but i hope they still leave the comedy factor alive, and not kill it totally..
(ID #407089) Posted on 2008/12/11 10:03
What. The. Hell. Dragonball Devolution indeed. I mean, I'm not even a fan of the original series, and that trailer still made me cringe. I was half-hoping that they'd surprise us and actually make something that looked like quality, but what IS that. It's certainly not Dragonball.
(ID #407094) Posted on 2008/12/11 10:07
This goes beyond being based on an anime, it's taking the worst generic martial arts script and slapping a famous franchise name on it because it sure as hell won't sell by itself. Trailers are supposed to catch our attention and give us a slice of how a movie will be. Regardless of this being Dragon Ball by name, it's pretty lame. And Roshi is not an baldy grandpa with a turtle shell on his back?? that's it me won't watch.
(ID #407101) Posted on 2008/12/11 10:15
Agreed...
(ID #407283) Posted on 2008/12/11 12:52
Student, Freelance Artist
LOLLLLLLL. Oh man. Chow Yun Fat....whyyyy ;_; I'll watch it for the lulz, definitely.
(ID #407103) Posted on 2008/12/11 10:18
College Student
Wow, where do I even begin? The special effects don't look half bad. I think most people are complaining about the plot/story. Its definetely for an American audience, maybe this is why I don't watch TV anymore : They really should have had at least one full moon transformation into a giant monkey (some people say ape but I say its a monkey only because they have a tail), lol. Too much martial arts, we all know that any martial arts was totally lost after the first episode. Well, at least it doesn't have Brolly or Garlic Jr. in it...
(ID #407116) Posted on 2008/12/11 10:24
College Student
Maybe they'll dub over it with the original voice actors ;) I have to say though, I actually Like the english voice actors better *looks around cautiously*
(ID #407123) Posted on 2008/12/11 10:33
Executive Seneschal of the Third Ward
I am not sure who this film is targeted toward. It is bound to upset fans, and it is too ridiculous for neophytes: a box-office bomb in the making
(ID #407117) Posted on 2008/12/11 10:25
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 太もも Appreciator
I heartily agree with your statement.
(ID #407183) Posted on 2008/12/11 11:22
daichouginga in Byston Well, the land between the earth and the sea (Registered on 2008/06/04 10:28)
The Sword of Magus
True enough. Maybe for the generic family that goes to cinema every sunday.
(ID #408264) Posted on 2008/12/12 04:20
Otaku, High School Student, Aspiring Animator
They're releasing it on Friday the 13th. I expect bad luck for this movie. And c'mon, I could do a better Kamehameha than that!
(ID #407118) Posted on 2008/12/11 10:26
Student
Comparison = fail. It's just don't work. It's better off in the anime. I remember the 'Journey to the center of the Earth' movie. It's was weird, like, how can someone call a cellphone where the receiver is in the core of the earth?? *.*
(ID #407121) Posted on 2008/12/11 10:29
Unemployed Digital Production Artist
Was not a fan of the original, so won't waste my time and money with this crap.
(ID #407126) Posted on 2008/12/11 10:36
五〇一軍团 TK8316 Singapore Garrison Public Relations Officer
what's with the "Evolution" in the title? anyway as bad as the movie seems, people will still go see it. why? simple, one has to see the movie in order to criticise it. ^^;
(ID #407130) Posted on 2008/12/11 10:40
Electrical Engineering Fresh Graduate
The special effect is good, though I won't watch this as dragonball. Just consider it a new movie with dragonball chara as copycat :P btw, who's roshi?
(ID #407131) Posted on 2008/12/11 10:40
Student/Music Producer/Web Designer
Master Roshi. o.o lol I'm pretty sure it's supposed to be the balding old guy with white facial hair in the anime.
(ID #407151) Posted on 2008/12/11 10:59
Student
It's Chow yun fat. He's playing as Master Roshi
(ID #407173) Posted on 2008/12/11 11:15
Electrical Engineering Fresh Graduate
nope, what I mean is...there is no Roshi in original Dragon ball. If my memory is not mistaken, Goku's teacher is Kame-sennin. Errr, Kame-sennin = Master Roshi? o_O
(ID #407342) Posted on 2008/12/11 13:39
Exactly. Master Roshi is the name he's known for outside Japan (I believe) while Kame-Sennin is the original Japanese.
(ID #407458) Posted on 2008/12/11 15:07
College Student
i literally shivered when i watching the trailer... DB is ruined... T.T
(ID #407136) Posted on 2008/12/11 10:43
Student, Newbie Blogger, Aspiring Writer
imho its horrible. an epic fail.
(ID #407138) Posted on 2008/12/11 10:44
Passing this one big time...
(ID #407143) Posted on 2008/12/11 10:51
uncreative (Registered on 2008/08/16 01:50)
It looks really bad... But honestly, I might end up watching it anyway.
(ID #407148) Posted on 2008/12/11 10:57
Student/Music Producer/Web Designer
I actually don't think it looks half bad. o_O I even watched the anime, as much as I didn't really like it.
(ID #407149) Posted on 2008/12/11 10:58
Why did Bulma turn into Lara Croft? >.>
(ID #407158) Posted on 2008/12/11 11:03
Student/Music Producer/Web Designer
lol now that you pointed that out- that's so true.
(ID #407742) Posted on 2008/12/11 20:35
former Emperor of Britannia
I won't be watching this in order to preserve the beauty of the series known as Dragon Ball
(ID #407160) Posted on 2008/12/11 11:05
Programming Student
how the heck did Toriyama-san approve of this contraption!? guaranteed epic fail!!!
(ID #407162) Posted on 2008/12/11 11:07
Uber crap. Power level for this movie just went 9000.... in the opposite direction. The producers, directors, etc should be put to the sword immediately for desecrating the good name of Akira Toriyama's classic. Profiteering by making a lousy generic action movie and merely slapping on the name Dragonball 'Evolution' to ensure sales is just low. Bah!
(ID #407166) Posted on 2008/12/11 11:11
student, vexillologist
It's over 9000 in the fail department.
(ID #407597) Posted on 2008/12/11 17:25
Student, part-time Haruhi wannabe (that bit about godhood etc)
Might watch it- but only, and ONLY if I get a free ticket. And every time this Chatwin guy goes Kamehameha or his hair turns gold, I'll laugh out loud:) (altough I suspect everyone else would too. Who doesn't know dragonball?)
(ID #407167) Posted on 2008/12/11 11:11
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 太もも Appreciator
Will his hair even turn gold? I mean this is pre-super saiyan days isn't it? But not like it'll help anyway...
(ID #407187) Posted on 2008/12/11 11:27
Student, part-time Haruhi wannabe (that bit about godhood etc)
...a sequel, then? *shivers* the horror- what if they go all the way up to Super saiyan level 4 fusion>.<
(ID #407207) Posted on 2008/12/11 11:48
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 太もも Appreciator
WELL... UM... Sorry to actually burst your bubble, but I read from AnimeNation news is that the main cast has signed on to make the sequels... http://www.animenation.net/blog/2008/12/10/dragonball-movie-trailers-leak-online/
(ID #407255) Posted on 2008/12/11 12:37
student, vexillologist
No T_T. I have a friend that will make a super-awsome Goku and he has the hair already for it! It's all natural!
(ID #407599) Posted on 2008/12/11 17:26
Student, part-time Haruhi wannabe (that bit about godhood etc)
Frightening. Hopefully the villain for the sequel will be Majin Buu- who then turns the whole world into cookies, and eats happily ever after. Gotta petition Famous Amos to be the main sponsor.
(ID #407884) Posted on 2008/12/11 22:14
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 太もも Appreciator
Hmm, famous anime name and a corporate sponsor product placement, eh? You're on to something!
(ID #408287) Posted on 2008/12/12 04:35
Uber crap. Power level for this movie just went 9000.... in the opposite direction. The producers, directors, etc should be put to the sword immediately for desecrating the good name of Akira Toriyama's classic. Profiteering by making a lousy generic action movie and merely slapping on the name Dragonball 'Evolution' to ensure sales is just low. Bah!
(ID #407170) Posted on 2008/12/11 11:14
Indeed. The power level of this movie is like, under 600. (Point for who gets the reference. =/)
(ID #407231) Posted on 2008/12/11 12:21
student
Evolutionary FAIL.
(ID #407186) Posted on 2008/12/11 11:26
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 太もも Appreciator
I'll only watch this if I don't have to spend money watching it. And if I do watch it, I won't be focused in watching it at all. If I get a free ticket in theatres, I'll be playing Dragonball Origins on my DS while the movie is going on.
(ID #407189) Posted on 2008/12/11 11:30
Procrastinator Extraordinaire
looks like something the Sci-fi channel would make. XD hooray for Hollywood!
(ID #407190) Posted on 2008/12/11 11:31
That's kind of insulting to the Sci-fi channel... ^^;
(ID #407648) Posted on 2008/12/11 18:30
Wow... Looks like crap. Oh and I thought the last Indiana Jones movie was good!
(ID #407191) Posted on 2008/12/11 11:34
Student, Software Developer
This movie looks like it'll win a few Oscars
(ID #407198) Posted on 2008/12/11 11:39
Student of Computer Info. & Office Sys.
Wow I'm boycotting this film since I used to be such a big DB and DBZ fan, this movie just completely screws over the entire DB universe and twists Toriyama-sensei's creation into some disgusting, poorly cast Hollywood failure.
(ID #407199) Posted on 2008/12/11 11:40
Oh god what did they do to poor Dragonball? :'(
(ID #407200) Posted on 2008/12/11 11:41
王オタク ｘ 天才様
So bad it's good! I'd watch it in theatres but they'd probably kick me out for laughing so hard. Dragonball has "evolved" into a comedy. (sarcasm)
(ID #407201) Posted on 2008/12/11 11:43
WTH?! Forget the movie, I couldn't finish the trailer. How could they do this?
(ID #407203) Posted on 2008/12/11 11:44
Student
Oh crap this is so so....BAD Since when is Bulma a gun fighting maniac and Roshi so wise and...normal, seriously this will be the biggest fail in history
(ID #407204) Posted on 2008/12/11 11:47
Extremely Poor College Student
why they have to give bulma guns
(ID #407206) Posted on 2008/12/11 11:47
I'm more intrigued on how many people really, REALLY, hate it already! LOL
(ID #407209) Posted on 2008/12/11 11:51
suneo (Registered on 2007/12/17 20:54)
looks...hmmm.....eh? lol At least Emmy Rossum (I think that's her name) as Bulma is a hottie lol
(ID #407210) Posted on 2008/12/11 11:52
Project Manager, Engineer
it's a 'fail' evolution. rather than changing the whole story, it's better to change the movie title.
(ID #407211) Posted on 2008/12/11 11:53
maybe I'll just watch the movie for a good laugh -_- well when it comes out on dvd, so I can rent it.
(ID #407219) Posted on 2008/12/11 12:08
Studio Bleach founder/owner
Funny how people immediately look down at this as if they are Dragon Ball experts. Because Dragon Ball itself started off as a story called "Dragon Boy" and was also based on a Drunken Master movie. During that time, Toriyama himself was prepared to finish up on Dr. Slump. During the time the series was popular, the first live action movie was made. That movie makes this one look like an Academy Award winning movie. Yes, it was that bad. Then we have the changes. Amazingly, I have to give it the reason of the doubt. Because it was made to be a martial arts action flick. Yes, the characters and story have changed and blah blah blah. Then again, I hear nobody complain about how they constantly change Final Fantasy or Mobile Suit Gundam. In other words... Movies based on franchises like this DO NOT have to be based on the actual style. Because the anime was not the same compared to the manga, nor were the movies 100% tied into the anime series. Then again... I can other movies based on comics and video games that were butchered. And even if they are considered to be in their own "canon" timeline, it felt like they did not even bother going with the feel those things created. So... For the hell of it... I might see this and see if it was crap or not. :3
(ID #407221) Posted on 2008/12/11 12:11
Drunken Master was used as inspiration for Dragon Boy, doesn't belong to the Drunken Master franchise. This movie clearly uses the franchise, is not just inspired (like say Lion King and Kimba) Maybe you don't hear them complain, I complain a whole lot when Final Fantasy games turn out crappy. BTW Final Fantasy games aren't supposed to be connected to each other, each is an independent story and sometimes they make spin-offs or whatever.
(ID #407466) Posted on 2008/12/11 15:13
hey we are complaining not because they change the story, the movie aint out yet so how would we know about the story to be complaining about it. we are complaining after watching the trailer which make us FEEL it is **** compared to the original series. i would call it **** whether it is called dragonball or not. well, look at it, LOOK AT THE TRAILER and please be honest to yourself, do you think it would be a great movie ? and please forget about the names, just see the trailer. if it is call chicken ball i would still say it is ****. please don't think all those who complained are simple minded that only supported the original series.
(ID #407694) Posted on 2008/12/11 19:36
THAT'S NOT DRAGONBALL! *cries* What have they done to everyone's favourite show..
(ID #407229) Posted on 2008/12/11 12:19
you wonder why there's no food
bleh... they got it totally messed up....it looks as if bulma and goku are gonna get together for sum reason in the trailer... wheres all the other characters gone? o_O
(ID #407232) Posted on 2008/12/11 12:21
Under Spill.com rating, I will go with a 'Rental'. Its fun to watch just for kicks. I feel that this movie will be a flop in the Dragon Ball Franchise. I would probably advise die hard Dragon Ball fans not to see it. Turn a blind a eye, pretend you never heard of it before. Children, kids, they would be the ones who will be seeing the movie. Kids likes special effects and action flicks.
(ID #407233) Posted on 2008/12/11 12:22
Don't get me wrong, I'd still see it. I watch it for the special effects. the upcoming movie 2012, same thing, watching it for the effects.
(ID #407237) Posted on 2008/12/11 12:25
3D Video Game Artist
Ingredients to make a bad Dragonball movie: Step 1; In a big bowl add the following: - 1 x Dragonball concept - 1 x dash of Disney flavor - 10 x Bad actors - 2 x hot girls Step 2; Add a sprinkle of too much action, bad storyline, and a prayer. Step 3; Throw it in the oven for a few months. Step 4; Ding! its ready, Top it off with a bit of over marketed hype, and you got yourself the perfect way to throw out $15! Cheers! d~~p
(ID #407240) Posted on 2008/12/11 12:27
王オタク ｘ 天才様
I'd say the 2 x hot girls are included in the 10 x bad actors
(ID #407494) Posted on 2008/12/11 15:33
Self Employee NEET
Man, I was expecting the figh scene just like in the Manga or anime. You know, destroying houses, exploding city, slice a mountain like a butter, shitload of light beam to throw and dodge. I guess not... >.<
(ID #407250) Posted on 2008/12/11 12:35
nu-REOS (Registered on 2008/07/14 16:48)
For some reason, I have this sudden urge to gouge my eyes out.
(ID #407253) Posted on 2008/12/11 12:37
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 太もも Appreciator
Just keep staring at your avatar and it'll all feel better.
(ID #407258) Posted on 2008/12/11 12:39
I gotta say that it looks like a decent movie, BUT definitely a horrible DB movie. They should've changed the title to "Shaolin Dragon : Evolution" or something, there's too much kung fu in this movie's trailer. This reminds me of Hollywood's DOA, a movie where ninja fought like a kung fu master...
(ID #407259) Posted on 2008/12/11 12:39
Well I must say that the first few seconds seemed a bit promising but then went downhill after that. Which one is Chi-Chi in the film? Bulma looked cute. Everything else was out of place. For the most part they made this film not just for American audiences but basically all Western audiences as movies with this much action often have to rely on world wide grossing to rake in money. I doubt this movie will be a box office hit in the States and even internationally. Considering the budget spent seems to be over $100m they at best may make even.
(ID #407261) Posted on 2008/12/11 12:40
Yeah, this movie isn't looking too good. I understand changing some of the story and etc., but they are going way overboard with it and making it more just a stereotypical action flick.
(ID #407264) Posted on 2008/12/11 12:42
Fail. But I have to agree on.. "nice bike".
(ID #407265) Posted on 2008/12/11 12:42
Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
I'm gonna pretend this was never announced, or being released. I have seen so much bashing about this movie on YouTube that i cannot afford to get involved. I will remain neutral. But if Hollywood wants to make a movie then by all means they are free.....i will stick to traditional 2D animation. In fact wheres my DBZ Brolly & Cooler movies? I wanna watch those again. Those are classic.
(ID #407298) Posted on 2008/12/11 13:03
The change is too big. Goku: "I'm not ready for this" <-that's not his personality -_- This is gonna fail as much as DoA movie (I mean, they even hold the swords incorrectly!) oh well, at the very least the special effect is not bad. Let's just see how the fight goes (and the Kamehameha). Damn Goku's "I'm not ready for this" personality should have made him unable to shoot out his Kamehameha anytime soon -_-
(ID #407299) Posted on 2008/12/11 13:04
Mahastudent
not your usual Dragonball, it's called "Dragonball Evolution". *claps hand for the Holywood* Huh? Watching it? nothxbye.
(ID #407309) Posted on 2008/12/11 13:11
Honestly, I do not have an opinion of this film. I've never been one to completely shun a film before seeing it. So, there's a good chance that I'll go and see it anyways.
(ID #407311) Posted on 2008/12/11 13:15
Student artist
Chow Yun Fat is one of my favorite Chinese actor, but I do not know why actor pick horrible screenplay that could possibly ruin their name. It did feel an angel that fell and cried from heaven
(ID #407323) Posted on 2008/12/11 13:23
Web Designer, Boxer, StreetFighter, Anime Collector and Gamer
My goodness! There's a 6% vote on cool! I was hopping it would be 0%.
(ID #407329) Posted on 2008/12/11 13:28
Mahastudent
and raising to 10% now. o_Oa
(ID #408005) Posted on 2008/12/12 00:14
mechanic
the only thing hot about that movie is the steam from the turd left from the premier...lol
(ID #407340) Posted on 2008/12/11 13:38
If you watch it as a dragonball related film, it sux. But as a film itself, it still sux, just not as bad. Has pretty decent effects so far, but the plot looks like some Disney kid-mysteriously-chosen-to-fight-old-school-evildoers-and-goes-through-some-special-training-by-some-old-dude-that-used-to-be-great-meets-some-chick-that-kid-likes-along-the-way-and-beats-up-said-evildoer-to-save-said-chick film. Another generic film with different names. It sorta has a generic name too, "Evolution"...
(ID #407341) Posted on 2008/12/11 13:38
ArmCore (Registered on 2008/12/05 08:11)
Crying in tears, because this is destroying all the good memories I had of Dragon Ball when I was younger, even though I DO not watch DB as often as I did
(ID #407349) Posted on 2008/12/11 13:42
Only possible saving grace the movie could possibly have is if some character in it says "It's over 9000!!!!!!!!!".
(ID #407369) Posted on 2008/12/11 13:59
You think this is bad? wait for the action figures, and the cartoon based on the movie, and the comic, and the 360 game too, then the MMORPG then the action figures based on the MMORPG, by the time FOX is done with the franchise nobody is going to remember what Dragon Ball actually used to stand for. GT was a friking tribute compared to this movie.
(ID #407374) Posted on 2008/12/11 14:04
Student
I sense a box office flop next year.
(ID #407378) Posted on 2008/12/11 14:09
Part trooper, part -timer, 100% loser...
I'm gonna watch this movie for the lulz... BTW it's out on Friday the 13th? Awesome, just awesome...
(ID #407393) Posted on 2008/12/11 14:15
Working for the Man
i hope that this movie not doing well doesnt ruin the chance of anime getting adapted. I mean look at what the batman begins series did for comic books, 300 and the other good ones. Your always gonna get some bumps along the way, but I really hope AKIRA does well and also the rumored Ghost In The Shell.
(ID #407399) Posted on 2008/12/11 14:20
> i hope that this movie not doing well doesnt ruin the chance of anime getting raped to death Fixed that for you. This has to be stopped, not only they want to do do GITS but even Evangelion too, I just don't understand, why do you hate anime?
(ID #407410) Posted on 2008/12/11 14:30
Sorry for double posting but I have to add, please don't for the sake of mankind dare to pay for this movie! If you really really really must absolutely watch it as a matter of life and death then if there was any time when torrenting a fox movie was ever justified this is definitively it. If for some God forbidden reason you fail to do even this then at least swallow up some pride and bitch loudly over and over until the movie theater refunds you of your money.
(ID #407402) Posted on 2008/12/11 14:23
you gotta be kidding me...
(ID #407427) Posted on 2008/12/11 14:45
No, just..no
(ID #408339) Posted on 2008/12/12 05:54
Software Consultant, Business Intelligence
Well most anime adaption to real lif movie kinda fail one way or another though... Well... most of them...
(ID #407425) Posted on 2008/12/11 14:44
student, vexillologist
I'm sorry, but this made me very sad. Orochi as a young dude? Bulma with guns? At least she is pretty.
(ID #407444) Posted on 2008/12/11 14:58
I never really got into DBZ, I guess I just preferred girls in sailor uniforms to bulky men beating each other up. So, that said, I don't really have an opinion toward this movie other than I'll watch it when I get around to it, but it's not on my must see or must avoid list.
(ID #407450) Posted on 2008/12/11 15:03
Hangmen13 in Sabah, Malaysia, but now studying in KL (still the same country) (Registered on 2007/04/21 22:31)
Aimless Traveler
I CRIED TEARS OF BLOOD, THEN I DIED A LITTLE.
(ID #407469) Posted on 2008/12/11 15:14
So, it's being done by fox. The only reason i'd watch it is because it's being done by an american studio. Because japanese life action films make me want to gauge my eyes out. I'm a death note ADDICT but the minute i saw Ryuk rendered like a SEVERELY distorted pixar character i stopped the movie immediately. I sometimes wonder why such a technologically advanced country can't get animation right & learn to act. Enough hating on the jap film industry cuz i love everything else about japan! lol! But i guess this'd be an alright rental. Or maybe a free-watch on HBO one day in the future. LOL
(ID #407471) Posted on 2008/12/11 15:14
i agree! i did myself a great disservice and watched the movies ahead of the manga and i have regretted that ever since!
(ID #407508) Posted on 2008/12/11 15:59
haha! I feel your pain on that one, i saw the anime first but i can imagine being introduced to DN that way is just painful. LOL especially since the anime & manga's are sooo much better than the movies. (Which really just attempt to re-hash the series anyways)
(ID #408011) Posted on 2008/12/12 00:21
lol i stopped watching death note right after kira's evil smile.... more like cute nice smile... he is not evil at all. rather watch the manga.
(ID #407702) Posted on 2008/12/11 19:47
LOL yea.. i think i've seen some cosplayers that fit the role a little better. LOL I do wonder, do you think the producers notice how wrong their live-action movies can look when comparing it to their animes?! LOL
(ID #408012) Posted on 2008/12/12 00:23
Freelance Motion Graphics Artist
Pretty interesting...I like the VFX on it. Will watch it and enjoy the eye candy. :D
(ID #407492) Posted on 2008/12/11 15:28
Hey, at least have some cool visual FX.
(ID #407504) Posted on 2008/12/11 15:49
王オタク ｘ 天才様
What the hell is up with all the guns, the unfolding car, the total modern "fashions", I think I saw the classic Goku outfit once? ... Piccolo looks like a cross between Hellboy, some Lord of the Rings goblin, and something from StarTrek. Biggest waste of a $100million+ budget I've ever seen.
(ID #407505) Posted on 2008/12/11 15:52
haha despite all the negative fanfare surrounding this, i am kinda intrigued by FOX's interpretation of the franchise. they are obviously trying to carter to the mainstream audience here. and as much as i hate to say it, dragonball fanatics form a small portion to the market audience they are trying to attract, and that's just not gonna cut it for them. so it's understandable that FOX would take this route albeit a disappointing one. PS: Transforming bikes reminds me of the original masked rider blue bike haha
(ID #407507) Posted on 2008/12/11 15:58
JR. College Student
Dagon ball sucks just like most shonen... did anyone think the movie would actually be any better?
(ID #407527) Posted on 2008/12/11 16:24
bah maybe better than thailand dragonball adaptation along time ago!!!
(ID #407539) Posted on 2008/12/11 16:37
Designer
"In ancient time, earth is nearly destroyed. Not by man but by God from above..." So this Piccolo is supposed to be God or send by God? I didn't know this manga has been teaching people that God is evil, all these years! LOL
(ID #407548) Posted on 2008/12/11 16:46
In the manga/anime, Piccolo is the evil half of Kami (Earth's god in the Dragonball universe, who happens to be an alien in the first place ^^;). I guess this is where Hollywood got the idea from. Apart from the familiar names, nothing in this movie resemble the Dragonball I know. I suppose these days, adding 'Evolution' to a movie title justifies its non-relevance to the source material.
(ID #407634) Posted on 2008/12/11 18:12
stop raping the cartoon of my childhood !
(ID #407569) Posted on 2008/12/11 16:59
I hope they're not planning on sequels...
(ID #407580) Posted on 2008/12/11 17:07
part-time professional part-timer
OMG :| FAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIILLLL!!!!!!
(ID #407581) Posted on 2008/12/11 17:08
I heard Kamehameha lol
(ID #407585) Posted on 2008/12/11 17:16
3 words: American "STREET FIGHTER" worst movie ever
(ID #407592) Posted on 2008/12/11 17:21
Hotdog Repairman
Yowsers! Didn't know this post would yield such a large number of comments. That's alot of fallen angels.
(ID #407606) Posted on 2008/12/11 17:36
If God asks, I'm gonna say it's your fault for posting the news here in the first place XD
(ID #407637) Posted on 2008/12/11 18:14
I think i'll watch this...and have the best laugh of my life
(ID #407608) Posted on 2008/12/11 17:36
Hmm... An American rip-off of a Japanese manga/anime which in turn is a rip-off of a mythical Chinese legend... Interesting. Evolutionary indeed. Not a real fan of Dragonball but would still watch this for the entertainment factor. Would have prefered if they started the story with Goku's childhood...
(ID #407610) Posted on 2008/12/11 17:37
It will be in the hall of shame...Like what the other game to movie trials end up...
(ID #407620) Posted on 2008/12/11 17:48
This movie loooks... alright. Sorta... Now, a person that never heard of DBZ would think so. However, a person that seen DBZ many times would think not. Amazing.
(ID #407633) Posted on 2008/12/11 18:12
It just looks bad. And Piccolo reminds me of The Mask.
(ID #407635) Posted on 2008/12/11 18:13
Mind Navigator
This is why I'm in favor of global warming. This whole recycling thing has gone too far. I've seen these backgrounds in Motral Kombat, Double Dragon, 3 Ninjas, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers... Put the set out of its misery and burn it.
(ID #407647) Posted on 2008/12/11 18:27
This is even more terrible than I thought it would be. Т-Т I hope it will be canceled >_>
(ID #407653) Posted on 2008/12/11 18:34
epic failure movie
(ID #407657) Posted on 2008/12/11 18:39
Computer Engineering Student
It looks nice. If you wipe your memory of it having to do anything with Dragon Ball.
(ID #407709) Posted on 2008/12/11 19:58
I take offense at the "Evolution" subtitle. As if it turned into something better. Good Grief... Fancy visuals do not a good movie make...
(ID #407731) Posted on 2008/12/11 20:20
Student
I would say there are somethings that look good in anime/manga form and things that do not. Dragonball would be one of them. The characters just look too out-of-the-world to be taken seriously in live-action form.
(ID #407749) Posted on 2008/12/11 20:41
Eh, "May the force be with you..."
(ID #407774) Posted on 2008/12/11 21:00
Polytechnic Senior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer, Pokemon Indexer.
Okay, I admit, I voted "cool" because of the graphics.
(ID #407785) Posted on 2008/12/11 21:09
Its terrible!!! i can't look straight forward and my mouth are full open...
(ID #407792) Posted on 2008/12/11 21:15
I won't even watch it on DVD!
(ID #407817) Posted on 2008/12/11 21:25
Simple Program Creator, 3D Designer (Without animation), Flammable Organic Gas Producer, Oxygen consumer
WTH is this thing ? owowowow....i'm...speechless... WTH is this thing ? i'm still wonder, WTH is this thing?
(ID #407830) Posted on 2008/12/11 21:34
nice bike- behold the power of capsule corp! looks good, anyway if u want to watch this movie i suggest to brainwash your mind so we don't always compare this movie to manga they just follow the main story and recreate the design of d characters, good idea i think at least, they make it cool with nice effect
(ID #407835) Posted on 2008/12/11 21:38
loooooooooooooooooooooooooooool Totally watching that, if only for a huge laugh.
(ID #407862) Posted on 2008/12/11 21:56
Isn't Stephen Chow one of the producers? I'm a big Dragonball fan and this just isn't Dragonball. :( I hope it will do well so Stephen Chow will get his money back but personally I'd rather not watch it. Just like Indiana Jones 4, I'd rather keep my childhood memories intact.
(ID #407888) Posted on 2008/12/11 22:17
Student
though it just sucks totally at some aspects, meaning its just not right making it into a live action. I guess ill try to see it. at least bulma's kinda hot. hahaha
(ID #407913) Posted on 2008/12/11 22:44
I can not understand why can't they just have some basic respect for the origin. I mean I would agree that it's would be rather difficult to live-action dragon ball. But look at it. It speaks *Beeping* Hollywood all over it. I has none of the charm, none of the feel and none of the action. I believe that it's not what they could do, but what THEY think is cool. I think this is even worst then those Class B cult parody that people are willing to take a good laugh at on youtube. (not flaming youtube has nothing good!) beside the special effect, I see nothing that could separate this from a very poorly made fans video. If you ask me, I rather that they just make a cheap rip off where they don't use the name and the characters. Can't Hollywood learn? Hasn't Godzilla taught them anything? I mean, don't just get on the bandwagon because all those DC and Marvel comic translation has done well. Manga is different, it has it's own style, it's own life.
(ID #407919) Posted on 2008/12/11 22:50
I don't really get why they go to the extend of licensing the rights for a foreign work and then make up their own story entirely. Replace the trademarks, like character names and the shape of the balls to something else, like fragments of a sword or anything and what do you get? Nothing like dragon ball what so ever, so why calling it a dragon ball movie? Fox basically paid for a name, that's like an admission of defeat by itself.
(ID #408025) Posted on 2008/12/12 00:42
Anime Store Owner, artist, Web master
You said it セイバー♥fangel
(ID #408596) Posted on 2008/12/12 10:24
website/graphic designer
Ok... I have to admit, if I had no clue what Dragonball was all about then this movie wouldn't look so much like poo, but it still looks like it's just made of special effects and no substance >.<; Would have been better to make it an original movie >.>;;
(ID #407926) Posted on 2008/12/11 23:00
the trailer is not that bad if you don't know or watch dragonball Z. but really why can't the people from hollywood follow the original story. everything in this movie is wrong even piccolo is wrong...i just don't get it
(ID #407930) Posted on 2008/12/11 23:04
For me, I can not acceptable dragonball Z becomming to this @_@/
(ID #407939) Posted on 2008/12/11 23:11
It's actually not Dragon Ball Z. It's kinda a cross universe between the original Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z. Since Goku learn "kame-hame-ha" during Dragon Ball and Master Roshi character kinda disappear very early during Dragon Ball Z, but Piccolo is from Dragon Ball Z. Forget the story, it's just messed up.
(ID #407960) Posted on 2008/12/11 23:38
As Rena would say: USO DA~!!!
(ID #408002) Posted on 2008/12/12 00:12
I saw that someone was GREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEN!
(ID #408033) Posted on 2008/12/12 00:48
Looking for work again
Please do not hurt me... I never cared for Dragon Ball Z. It was one of the few animes that I tried to like, but just never could. I have had no exposure to the manga, so maybe that is part of it. Based on this, I am rather indifferent about the movie. Some of the special effects looked good, others looked very over used in the trailer for me. I shall be skipping the movie, not because it is a horrible corruption of Dragon Ball Z, but because it is supposed to be about DBZ.
(ID #408065) Posted on 2008/12/12 01:12
Student during the day, otaku at night, and amateur musician ^_^
To be honest, I'll actually watch it.. For the lulz.. Well, at least the effects are awesome!
(ID #408097) Posted on 2008/12/12 01:33
Hmmm... well, i think it wont be even close if you want to compare it to the original story. But nowadays i judge the show by itself and not by the typical "compared to manga/novel" stuffs. And i might believe they doesnt really want this movie storyline to be based on the actual manga. Ultimately even if the show sucks big time, i would applause for them if the visual effects, sound and the action tension is there.
(ID #408106) Posted on 2008/12/12 01:38
Student in Networking
Will be watching for the epic lulz!
(ID #408165) Posted on 2008/12/12 02:38
daichouginga in Byston Well, the land between the earth and the sea (Registered on 2008/06/04 10:28)
The Sword of Magus
What epic fail trailer is this!?! lol But still it's not good to entirely criticize the movie because it's not released yet. Gonna wait for people's reaction after it is released for the lulz.
(ID #408276) Posted on 2008/12/12 04:26
Wow. I thought "Dragonball" was at its lowest in "GT". I found a new low point. This. How people like Chow Yun-Fat can take this job is beyond me. I thought "Dead or Alive's" movie was bad. This is worse. I am not the biggest "Dragonball" fan, but still. While I'm at it, I won't bother with "Tekken's" and "Soul's" (yes as in "Soul Edge" and "Soul Calibur") either. Thank goodness "VF" and "Battle Arena Toushinden" are sparred from the Hollywood curse.
(ID #408279) Posted on 2008/12/12 04:30
Er, spared. Bleh! =P
(ID #408282) Posted on 2008/12/12 04:31
DoA movie was indeed bad. And Dragonball will be too probably although it looks a little bit more interesting. But I can't really bash an unreleased movie. And I'm not a DB fan so I won't care much about dissimilarities. We'll see... (or not)
(ID #408487) Posted on 2008/12/12 08:55
Well......Bulma is hot though >_>
(ID #408327) Posted on 2008/12/12 05:29
A person who draws things.
I haven't watched or read any of the original Dragonball stuff so, from my point of view, it still didn't interest me. If I watch it, I'll probably only rent it.
(ID #408341) Posted on 2008/12/12 05:56
Assembly line worker, nationally certified madman
This looks like UFW to me. Unlimited Fail Works.
(ID #408364) Posted on 2008/12/12 06:27
Programer, Gamer, Otaku, freak, geek
Jesus o.o
(ID #408404) Posted on 2008/12/12 07:12
NO! NO! NO! I knew it is bad but this is BAD!
(ID #408407) Posted on 2008/12/12 07:20
Yeah, been following the development and looks as a big fiasco as the super mario brothers movie. For any dragonball fans out there, DON'T WATCH THE TRAILER!!! you will lose all hope in humanity!
(ID #408428) Posted on 2008/12/12 07:53
This is a movie that has same title with Dragon Ball the Japanese cartoon and anime. At least if I look it that way, it is still watchable. If you watch it with the real dragon ball in mind, you will be very disappointed like you did in Final Fantasy.
(ID #408436) Posted on 2008/12/12 08:04
I THINK THE TITLE SHOULD BE: "DRAGONBALL - EPIC FAIL EVOLUTION"
(ID #408511) Posted on 2008/12/12 09:20
just speechless..
(ID #408557) Posted on 2008/12/12 09:52
I actually think it looks pretty cool!!! I really want to watch it!!! I looks like Stephen Chow's style. I think it's way better to make it very different from the anime, cause it makes it original and I think if they had made a copy of the anime I would have never been good enough to people. The only complain is that piccolo looks like the mask...but well...that's unimportant haha
(ID #408575) Posted on 2008/12/12 10:08
Anime Store Owner, artist, Web master
I've been following this and blogging about it for over a year now. If I never saw Dragon Ball; I'd think this looks pretty cool and I do like this new trailer...but I'm an otaku and a HUGE DBZ fan! For goodness sakes, my user name in everything on the internet is "princetrunks". This is not Dragon Ball at all!! This seems like a movie made by someone who just simply heard of the characters...that's it. I'm a Stephen Chow fan but this takes a cherished anime and spits on it. I wonder what Akira Toryama is thinking when he sees this.
(ID #408589) Posted on 2008/12/12 10:20
It may not exactly be Dragonball, it'd be impossible to completely replicate the original and make everyone happy, but I still think it looks good. I'll be going to the theaters for this one! :3
(ID #408628) Posted on 2008/12/12 11:06
Student
Since I knew about the movie and the first attempts of the trailer that I hated the movie on Dragon Ball, so although not improve the verification for any reason, is murder to what is the story and the characters of Dragon Ball
(ID #408650) Posted on 2008/12/12 11:25
Looks good to me. I make it a point TO NOT BASH A MOVIE UNTIL I GET TO WATCH IT or if I don't get to watch it, then until other people have reviewed it AFTER WATCHING IT. You'll never know if it actually turns out to be good and all that negativity comes back at you.
(ID #408693) Posted on 2008/12/12 12:11
Motion Graphics Designer
ouch. i died a little watching the trailer =( but it has nice effects tho. oh well. i will give this a watch i guess.
(ID #408766) Posted on 2008/12/12 13:07
evolution? so that's what they can come up with for a lousy excuse for such a movie.
(ID #408851) Posted on 2008/12/12 13:51
Maybe it involves selenium. LOL!
(ID #411003) Posted on 2008/12/14 09:31
anime, programmer, gfx designer, illustrator ^^
i like the effects they really put no effort into character design...more of a comedy ^^i may watch it lol
(ID #408855) Posted on 2008/12/12 13:52
.NET/Web Developer
poll says it all. I lol'd at bulma. doesn't even look close.
(ID #408897) Posted on 2008/12/12 14:15
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
crappiest of the crap! what a desecration~
(ID #409370) Posted on 2008/12/12 23:45
Student, Artist
As a DBZ film, it will be an abomination. But as a film on it's own merits it does look quite entertaining. Shame they had to ruin so many fans' childhood memories of the series, mine included.
(ID #409424) Posted on 2008/12/13 00:14
*barf* Anyone else feel a hint of deja vu? Another Forbidden Kingdom movie, massive idiocy and dorkness.
(ID #409465) Posted on 2008/12/13 00:36
University student and part-time Super Sentai.
Shhh, can you hear something? Its the sound of otaku worldwide dying as they vomit their brains out while watching this trailer.
(ID #409632) Posted on 2008/12/13 03:35
Man! They changed the story! Not good.
(ID #410274) Posted on 2008/12/13 14:59
This is trash, I rather watch grass grow than watch this.
(ID #410767) Posted on 2008/12/14 02:44
i think the effect is cool i mean, what do tou expect from american movies? but the story..... goku being a highschooler???? WT*
(ID #412624) Posted on 2008/12/15 13:20
I'm not ready for this. Well, I guess this is how most of the manga or anime-adapted movie ends up when its produced by foreign film maker.
(ID #414279) Posted on 2008/12/16 18:40
Ugh...what is this?! I'll probably still see it so I can complain later on but seriously...WT*??? Even the chinese one is better in comparison to this.
(ID #415488) Posted on 2008/12/17 14:56
I will not spend my money and time to go to the cinema for this movie...I've already known it would be bad since they show who acted as Son Goku...I'll just wait for the DVD-rip from azzo...
(ID #536488) Posted on 2009/03/27 09:00
IT Expert / System, Network, Security Administrator
Complete shit, looks so retarded.
(ID #652025) Posted on 2009/06/21 12:48
I've heard but....but.....BUT....(ToT)
(ID #665680) Posted on 2009/07/04 05:45
In Finland there is a bakery called www.eromanga.info.
Apparently sells non ero bread.
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