Dragonball Evolution
Director: James Wong
Actors: Justin Chatwin, James Marsters, Chow Yun-Fat
PlotHigh school student Goku receives a mystical Dragonball for his 18th birthday from his grandfather, Grandpa Gohan. Before he can understand its significance, Goku finds himself thrust into a world of ancient enemies and potent magic after his home is attacked by the evil Lord Piccolo, who is seeking to gather all seven Dragonballs to unleash unimaginable power. Following the assault, Goku teams up with martial artist Chi-Chi, inventor Bulma, and the wise Master Roshi, embarking on a perilous quest to acquire the Dragonballs before Piccolo can achieve his devastating goal. Along the way, they confront various challenges and adversaries that put their courage and resolve to the test.
As Goku delves deeper into his quest, he learns of his true heritage and the incredible power that lies dormant within him. Master Roshi becomes his mentor, helping him to unlock his hidden potential and prepare him for the inevitable confrontation with Piccolo. The journey becomes a race against time filled with action-packed battles, surprising alliances, and self-discovery. The closer Goku and his friends get to securing the Dragonballs, the higher the stakes become, culminating in an epic showdown where the fate of the world hangs in the balance.
Writers: Ben Ramsey, Akira Toriyama
Release Date: 10 Apr 2009
Runtime: 85 min
Rating: PG
Country: United States, United Kingdom, Mexico, Hong Kong
Language: English, Japanese, Hindi
Home Video Reviews
Despite good production values and an excellent 1080p transfer, Dragonball Evolution is plagued by poor acting and a convoluted storyline, making it a rental at best.
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