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  • Dragonball Evolution
  • Opened April 10, 2009 | Runtime:1 hr. 40 min.
  • PG
    intense sequences of action/violence and brief mild language
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 9+. Read More
  • Goku and a handful of friends battle for the Earth against the deadly forces of the Saiyans, who are sweeping across the universe, leaving a path of destruction. Goku and his friends' best chance for survival rests with the Namekian DragonBalls, Read More
  • Cast: Justin Chatwin, James Marsters, Jamie Chung, Emmy Rossum, Eriko, Joon Park, Chow Yun-Fat
  • Director: James Wong
  • Genres: Martial Arts, Fantasy Adventure, Action

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  • James Marsters as Lord Piccolo and Eriko Tamura as Mai in "Dragonball Evolution."
  • Emmy Rossum as Bulma in "Dragonball Evolution."
  • Chow Yun-Fat as Master Roshi in "Dragonball Evolution."
  • James Marsters as Lord Piccolo in "Dragonball Evolution."
  • Jamie Chung as Chi Chi in "Dragonball Evolution."
  • Justin Chatwin as Goku in "Dragonball Evolution."
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Dragonball Evolution Recent Fan Reviews

  • Oh No!

    They took the heat and soul out of DB

    by XyZ_MarK

    I just saw this movie no more than 20mins ago. I had a bad feeling from the start when i saw the first preview, my worst fears were realized within the first 10mins and i do not lie. The movie truly did not follow any of the story line those who comment on how there were "Minor changes to the story" are wayyyy off. what similatries are there??? the names are right most of the backgrounds fit the story, but saiyans and namekians are suggested to have worked together when in reality they had never encountered eachother untill the DBZ series when Piccolo fights Radizs. I grew up on this show i loved this show and now i feel as tho my heart and soul are gone because that is what they took out of this movie. This may seem weird to most people but to thoese who grew up with the show they know how i feel. All i can say is start over again, forget this atroicy and begian anew with a DB movie that starts from the beginning and bring us the movie we have waited so long to see.

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    by Rafael86

    fans might not like some changes, but overall in my opinion I say director James Wong and cast crew, film special effects crew etc etc did a damn good job, after watching this film I felt pretty good, Looking forward to the sequel. Wondering how would Wong approach bringing back Piccolo in the sequel and would he bring Sayians for the next installment? if fans are dissapointed with the looks maybe in the next movie they will work on that more but good job Wong and cast.

  • Oh No!

    What a joke!!!!

    by mikeyboiz

    If you do decide to go see this movie, please watch it with a very open mind. If you are a big Dragonball or Dragonball Z fan, then you will be disappointed. From the cheesy acting to the horrible special effects, this movie is a let down from every aspect. I hope they start over as the name Dragonball deserves much more than what this movie delivered. With the CGI technology out today and the effects that I have seen in other movies, they should have put more effort and time into making this movie. I did find the movie entertaining at times, thats why I said that you would have to watch this movie with a very open mind. But, this movie doesn't capture the essence of Dragonball in any way.

    BTW.. the Kamaha-maha wave (if you can call it that) SUCKED!!!!!!

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Dragonball Evolution Critic Reviews

So-so Avg. Critic Score out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

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  • 70
    Village Voice |

    Far more entertaining than it deserves to be, unless you're a 10-year-old boy,...

  • 70
    The New York Times | Nathan Lee

    May or may not appeal to fans of the Japanese fantasy franchise it is based on,...

  • 50
    Boston Globe |

    Nearly all the actors seem to be having a good time, and the action moves so...

  • 50
    Variety |

    A popular Japanese manga series gets a pleasing if paint-by-numbers live-action...

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