I seen Dragonball Evolution last night… I'm sooooooo glad I didn't see it in theaters. It's even worse than the previews showed :(
I hope everyone sees it like I did, no one sees it in theaters, and the reviews are bad enough to discourage them from even considering a sequel.
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Can't…stop....laughing!
Yes, but at least it's better than killing him off all together. How would the Dragonballs work then?
By having him spit out an egg that carries out his will, which hatches into "Ma Jr." and have Kami-sama be introduced?
There's quite a bit of backstory behind Kami and Piccolo that was fleshed out in the manga. Why they couldn't go for that is beyond me.
Also, the movie's got a 27% rating over at Rotten Tomatoes, last I heard.
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Guaranteed Rotten, holmes.
Also, you guys need to ease up a bit. You act like all manga/anime based movies will all suck when quite a few of them could make good films.
Guaranteed Rotten, holmes.
Also, you guys need to ease up a bit. You act like all manga/anime based movies will all suck when quite a few of them could make good films.
You say this yet you have no proof to prove otherwise. If you see eight ducks walking out of a cave, why the hell would you think that the 9th animal to come out would be a tiger?
lol, don't think this has been posted here…
IGN UK: 1.5 out of 5
IGN US: 2.5 out of 5
Rotten Tomatoes: 21% out of 100%
"Uninspired and cliché-ridden." - Jason Di Rosso: MovieTime, ABC Radio National
"Tearing through its mystical, who-gives-a-toss storyline like a pissed bat bouncing off cave walls, Dragonball’s cocktail of cheap effects, eye-rolling cliches and dismal direlogue will have fans of the series condemning it as a beyond-lame failure." - Matt Mueller: Total Film
"The production tries hard in parts, with doses of wry teen humour and imaginative visual effects, but overall, the finished product has no more than a boring, dull veneer to it." - Andrew J. McGlinn: FILMINK (Australia)
"The fight choreography in "Hannah Montana" is infinitely better." - Peter Sobczynski: eFilmCritic.com
Here's a positive review (no sarcasm by that):
"It's this generation's Surf Ninjas, and if you remember that at all then you know what I mean." - Fred Topel: Can Magazine
There's also this from The Daily Mirror:
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Yoruichi When Helping Ichig Master The Spirit Ball thing
that lets them get into the inner city of the Soul Society :Yoruiich : Ichigo - Y'Gotta, Get 'Cha, et 'Cha head in te game
Ikkaku : He's gotta get his get his get his get his head in the game
Ichigo : Why Am I feelin so wrong,
My head in the game but my Soul's in the ball . . .
ow….ow...... i just hurt my neck when i just seen this. hahaha
Ouch. Looks like it now dropped to 17%.
Also seems like it only made 2 million outside of Asia (but not in the US), based on the total as of April 5th. The budget was $45 million. Asia brought in $23 million. Everywhere but the US brought in $2 million, tallying up to $25 million. And with the lack of advertising, along with reviews slamming the movie, it doesn't look like this'll be a box office hit in the US.
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Ugh. My local theater is only having 3 showings for all of today. I have a gut feeling that where I live and the lack of times that it's going to sell out. Ugh.
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Dragonball: Evolution
Sell out
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I have questions, does the American version have Ayumi Hamasaki's song Rule in it? Or did they get rid of that for the American version?
Ugh. My local theater is only having 3 showings for all of today. I have a gut feeling that where I live and the lack of times that it's going to sell out. Ugh.
Heh, really dude?
Heh, really dude?
I just got word that the second showing did INDEED sell out. This theater is pretty sketchy with their movies. "Choke" was in there for a week before it was replaced with some nonsense. They didn't even show "Hamlet 2". This whole week the show times for DB: Evolutions are messed up.
I have questions, does the American version have Ayumi Hamasaki's song Rule in it? Or did they get rid of that for the American version?
Yes, it kept the song, all in Japanese. An instrumental version is used for BGM at one point, but the vocal version plays during the end credits.
Anyway, I saw the movie this afternoon. In a nutshell, I'd say, "Toriyama was right."
The problems with the film were exactly what I expected them to be. First would be that the story needed to be a little more expanded upon. We had the 'prophecy' about the eclipse and apocalypse told to us several times over, but not much as to why or how. The pacing for the second half of the film was about twice as fast as that of the first half; it could have used another 20 minutes' runtime so that things could be fleshed out a little better.
These things, however, did not stop the film from being overall enjoyable.
The action was fast and very "DragonBall-ish." 87Eleven did an impressive job with the fight choreography. The humor was almost non-stop and very tongue in cheek, and the special effects were fantastic. The new version of the story was quite interesting, and sets itself up for sequels which could be potentially more "faithful" while still being unique as parts of this "DragonBall Movieverse."
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The actors impressed me to varying degrees...
Justin Chatwin was not nearly as horrible as people seem to think he is. As Goku, I could tell he had done his research on the character, but was mostly being held back by the script. The few somewhat out-of-character scenes from him are easily forgotten once you see the plenty of others in which he's goofy, determined, and confident. The road getting there may be a bit messy, but by the end of the film, he's quite alike to the Goku we all know.
James Marsters was, as expected, completely awesome. He makes a very powerful, imposing, and overall badass Piccolo. There just wasn't nearly enough of him. I really hope the sequels can and will feature and explore him more.
Emmy Rossum as Bulma was the same type of case as Chatwin. Her Bulma was sassy, smart, devious, and sexy. Emmy's a good actor and she knew what kind of kind of character Bulma is. Didn't make her couple of awkward lines any better, though. Oh, and she really wasn't much of a fighter. She shot at things a bit, but she wasn't pulling off crazy kung-fu feats like Goku and Roshi or even Chi-Chi were.
Chow Yun-Fat is the man. We already knew this, but allow me to expand. From the first second we saw him, you could tell he was having a ball playing Roshi. He knew he was doing a goofy kids' movie so he just really hammed it up. As a result, his Roshi is half likable goofball and half serious kung-fu master (Randall Duk Kim as Grandpa Gohan ended up much the same way). And yes, his lechery is downplayed but still present; he's got a bikini magazine stashed away in his house, and on several occasions he goes for a handful of some Bulma-booty.
Joon Park is a pretty cool guy.
Not much really to say about Eriko Tamura as Mai. She only had like… two lines in the entire film. About five, if you count when she was disguised as Chi-Chi. But she served her purpose to the plot well enough. Oh, and she was the only one to ever speak the full name, "Son Goku," as well as pronounce it correctly.
Jamie Chung as Chi-Chi is the weak point as far as the characters go. Ms. Chung's acting was… okay. I didn't really have any big problem with it. The issue with her was, again, the scripting. The few OOC scenes for Goku I mentioned before? Most of them are caused solely by Chi-Chi's presence. 'Nuff said, I think.
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The film set itself up as a corny kung-fu/superhero flick mostly for kids, and it never really tried to be anything other than that, even though it probably could have. If you go into it open-minded, you'll have a lot of fun, despite the small handful of groaner moments.
In the end, I'd say my optimism was rewarded, but it didn't entirely live up to its potential. I'll give it a solid B.
Kaboom, I went into this movie open-minded and STILL ended up disappointed. It's not the plot changes, it's the corny lines, the terrible acting and the predictable plot that make this movie unenjoyable.
And chow yung fat was awful, I said it. He was the worst out of all of them, what the heck was that hand thing he was doing whenever he talked?
And I don't know how you could rate piccolo, as he didn't do anything, or say much. Chatwin's faces were painful.
that movie was no better than a c…
Different strokes for different folks, I guess.
It's fine if it's your true opinion, Kaboom. But don't be giving the film a good review simply so you don't look like an ass for supporting it all this time. I did that same thing and I still haven't seen the film, but I have a strong feeling all these reviews are right.
I'm wondering something… they are making more apparently, do you honestly think some of the actors like Chow-Yun Fat are gonna stick to this knowing how bad it is? I guess they'd be under contract and have no choice.
It's fine if it's your true opinion, Kaboom. But don't be giving the film a good review simply so you don't look like an ass for supporting it all this time. I did that same thing and I still haven't seen the film
I've often wondered about that myself; seems like being supported by people who only want you there so the world can end in fire (with you going to Hell in the process) would be somewhat off-putting
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Wow, I really did like it. It's not like my favorite film, but it's definitely enjoyable. I was pissed by the whole Chatwin talking to himself, until I realized that Goku does it all the effin time in the show.
The whole Yamcha in the desert was awesome, totally reminded me of how much Yamcha is a dork in the series. Chi chi Dayyyymn, totally worth the money to just watch her for the whole movie. Loving the whole aggressive, bossy Chi Chi at the end.
I liked it, but I also laughed and enjoyed the film as opposed to people getting angry and bitching about how THIS WASN'T IN THE ORIGINAL, or OH THEY SCREWED UP. You can't take things so seriously, loosen up it'll make things so much more enjoyable.
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I honestly dunno wtf I typed up there. It's 3:30am and I got work tomorrow.
Awesome gif, tho.
I thought Toriyama supported the movie?
It's fine if it's your true opinion, Kaboom. But don't be giving the film a good review simply so you don't look like an ass for supporting it all this time. I did that same thing and I still haven't seen the film, but I have a strong feeling all these reviews are right.
Nah, I'm being honest. I still found some faults with it, but it was a hoot and I enjoyed it.
Strings seems to have the same idea. I agree with him.
I watched the movie for free on youtube and I still want my money back. And my time. and that little bit of my soul.
So from what I gathered if you don't give a damn about Dragonball or faithfulness of… things then you might find it an alright albeit short kids' action flick?
I though the bikini magazine joke was really funny, someone just reminded me of it.
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The movie did have really bad acting. Baaaaaaaaaaaad acting.
@EvilGamerX:
The movie did have really bad acting. Baaaaaaaaaaaad acting.
Which is sad, because the actress who plays Bulma is good.
I'm guessing to enjoy it at all I'd need to lower my expectations to rock bottom?
@Box:
The other new nationwide release, Dragonball Evolution, disappointed out of the gate with an estimated $2.1 million at 2,181 sites. That points to a first weekend of around $5 million, or about the same as Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li and a far cry from The Forbidden Kingdom, TMNT, Mortal Kombat and even Bulletproof Monk among comparable titles.
Oh wow, ouch. Another $2 million, and it's only on the opening weekend. Looks like the movie's definitely not going to hit its budget.
What makes me sad is how TMNT slipped in there. :(
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why didn't people pay to see TMNT? that movie was awesome… O_o
TMNT animated movie was OK, could've been better though.
I just got back from the theater, after seeing DB: Evolution. Seeing it on the big screen was much better than watching that crappy, 70-minute bootleg. Coming from a pretty big Dragon Ball fan, I still think it was a rather enjoyable movie. However, my biggest gripes are…
Even before the movie was finished being made, this announcement hit the DB fandom like a steel-toed boot to the head. Sure enough, the lack of Krillin was one of the biggest disappointments about the film. It's not like they couldn't have written him into the screenplay! Similar to the original story, he would have to start out as a douchebag, but becoming friendlier, thanks to his adventures with Goku and the gang.
James Marsters supposedly committed himself to this role, just like he did in his other works, but he didn't get nearly the screentime he deserved! I mean, wasn't Piccolo hyped up as 'THE BIG BAD,' from the very opening sequence of the film? So why was he barely in the movie?!
AN HOUR-AND-A-HALF?! Are you FUCKING KIDDING ME?!! The film needed to be TWO HOURS, at least! That would have upped our chances of getting Krillin, more Piccolo scenes, and an in-depth look at the world of Dragonball (preferably something closer to Toriyama's work, complete with non-extinct dinosaurs). Oh, and I'd definitely remove some stuff while I'm at it, such as any scene where Goku is having difficulty with Ki manipulation (hell, that crap ALONE, would free up a couple of minutes).
This movie could have been a classic, but they just threw it together for a quick buck, a buck they probably won't be making back! Overall, I did enjoy DB: Evolution, but I'm just disappointed at the wasted potential stinking up the air right now. I'd probably watch it again on cable TV, but I'm not spending a dime on the DVD. Besides, they already have my ticket money!
Oh, and it's still not the worst movie I've seen this year. THAT infamous title goes to SF: The Legend of Chun Li!
Legend of Chunners vs. DBE is a very difficult debate…
why didn't people pay to see TMNT? that movie was awesome… O_o
They paid to see that movie but truth be told it wasn't all that.
This movie could have been a classic
Pffft yeah right, it'll be classic alright just as classic as the first Street Fighter movie.
I've often wondered about that myself; seems like being supported by people who only want you there so the world can end in fire (with you going to Hell in the process) would be somewhat off-putting
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If any of you guys are interested…here is our 2-part Dragon Ball Evolution review.
16% on Rotten Tomatoes and made $4.7 million. Hannah Montana made $34 million and got a score of 46%.
I do believe it's safe to say this movie is rightfully screwed.
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NOO just NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!:cwy::cwy::cwy:
wtf is that piece of shit?
goku studying,looking after girls…just in the first few scenes i thought iam in the wrong movie...:getlost:
its just baaaaaad... expecting something which will come near the manga\anime orso..okay wasnt
what we should expect(ehhm okay Lotr showed also otherwise) but nahh its even bad acting also... i dont see here the spirit of dragonball...
giving the fans just that what they wanted couldnt be done ...the original in a real live action version...nahh they cant do this... mess up the shiat and it will also bring money...
task completed..iam rly disappointed:sad:
Pffft yeah right, it'll be classic alright just as classic as the first Street Fighter movie.
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The Daizex has their review up. It's a good listen and contains multiple points of view: http://db.schuby.org/daizex/viewtopic.php?t=10214
16% on Rotten Tomatoes and made $4.7 million. Hannah Montana made $34 million and got a score of 46%.
Now that's a surprise. Worldwide or just US? I can't believe that the movie would actually gross so little, bad reviews were a given…
Worldwide is $29.9 million. With luck, it'll probably end around the $50 mark.
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=dragonball.htm
No, it made $20 million in Japan. I believe the $4.7 million is the American opening weekend.
Justin Chatwin was on a half-an-hour tv special on fox channel yesterday.
He seems really cool actually and conscious of the series and the manga and all that.
Movie still looks crap, but he seems like a really chill, smart guy.
Also, it's a children's comic from Japan.
Why are you comparing it to cultural engravings and burritos.
