Posts by bluebison8

The trailer looks solid. There isn't any shaky cam, and the action isn't paced so fast that you lose track of what's happening—actually, the use of slow motion is even better. Me likes!

Anthony Smith3 got quite a few things wrong. For instance, he even botched the name of the author of V for Vendetta.

Wouldn't you rather just drop a link to the trailer? 😁

That 2007 animated flick actually worked for me. Plot-wise, it was arguably better than those earlier movies—though I’ll give the first one credit, it’s pretty solid.

And yeah, growing up, I used to catch their cartoons on USA Network every single morning. I was genuinely bummed when I lost access to USA Network just because of Nickelodeon

That synopsis is absolutely abysmal. Honestly, it’s worse than half the B-movies coming out of Hollywood in the 80s.😁

loneviper15 said:God forbid they actually greenlight a sequel...

Personally, I found this one entertaining—even if it felt way too short—so I wouldn't be complaining if we got a follow-up.

loneviper15 said:I wasn't talking about true flight, but he could definitely leap a hundred feet into the air! Besides, Piccolo could fly, so there was plenty of action happening mid-air.

If they ever decide to greenlight a sequel, we might see all that stuff play out here too.

The only thing I can't wrap my head around is why the movie was so short.

loneviper15 said:Personally, I think the effects in this clip are actually an improvement! The only things missing the mark are the setting, the actors' looks, and the costumes. It’s just a shame, because in the original Dragonball, they were flying everywhere, slamming into the ground, and unleashing blasts exactly like these.

I have no idea which version of Dragonball you were watching, but Goku relied on the Flying Nimbus to get around. As for that final tournament, I don't remember anyone flying then either.
Plus, chronologically speaking, that tournament takes place after the events of this movie.

The movie is just okay, but for those of us who love the Heroes series, it’s a great watch to see how fights in that show should actually be choreographed. Sylar is a total amateur when it comes to telekinesis compared to Peter Petrelli.

For the amateurs out there, the effects at this link are a decent bit of fun, though they aren't necessarily an upgrade over the movie. You won't see those specific styles in the film because that takes place before the era of Dragonball Z, back when those kinds of stunts weren't even a thing yet.

The film actually did a solid job showcasing its own visual effects. My only real gripe was that the character didn't actually transform into a giant ape; he just turned into some guy in a costume. 😁

Whew. After reading all these takes from women, I feel a bit awkward admitting that I actually liked the movie too (don't want anyone thinking I'm 😁). To clarify my position, I went to see 😁
with my girlfriend. And yes, she loved the film as well 🙂

Jeffrey Torres said:I actually picked up the first one a few months back and haven't even sat down to watch it yet. I feel a bit guilty..

I take the prize. I watched it years ago, but honestly? I can't remember a single thing about the movie.😁

Wait, where did Goku's nose-less, hairless friend go? (I can't even remember his name right now)

The movie was alright, though perhaps a bit sluggish at times. I actually drifted off during parts of it 😁
I appreciated how much of a personal story it felt like, leaning heavily into realism. All those betrayals and conspiracies... It really highlighted how incompetent people can be (unlike James Bond).

Is it actually any good when you compare it to the original from Spain?

James Nguyen13 said:Well, given what you do, haven't you heard? People say 2010 was basically World War III. Either way, we're all just drifting along anyway!

Hehe. Vanga FTW

It’s certainly one of his better films, though I wouldn't call it a masterpiece just yet. There are plenty of comedic beats and moments of sheer absurdity. That said, it does feature a few legendary scenes 🙂

briskbison41 said:Look... if you truly love Star Wars, whether it's animated or not shouldn't matter.
As a massive Star Wars fan myself, I am definitely watching this.😉

I'm in too. Actually, I'm starting a torrent right now... 😁

Chris Palmer3 said:This isn't actually a movie based on Dragonball Z. You can see that just by watching a single episode from each story arc. According to this excerpt from the manga article on Wikipedia:

Does one truly understand the progression of this saga? Dragon Ball chronicles Goku's formative adventures from his childhood through his eventual marriage—an era defined largely by its heavy infusion of fantasy and humor. Then, we have the Dragon Ball Z plot summary, which picks up the narrative five years after the conclusion of the original series, introducing us to Goku's young son and a much more formidable adversary. Finally, there is the Dragon Ball GT plot summary; while it serves as the sequel to Dragon Ball Z, one must remember it isn't actually based on the original manga by Toriyama.

What is the most significant distinction? In Dragon Ball Z, Goku has a son, and we follow the majority of his adventures.

Of course he doesn't look the part; if he were actually a Japanese man, wouldn't he? 😛

I can recite most of the episodes from memory. 😬 Before they even made their way onto our local networks—though if I recall correctly, we only ever caught Dragonball—I had already binged everything on the German RTL2. 😁

I am well aware of what happens in every DBu, but my comment was regarding the earlier plot summary of the film, which isn't Dragon Ball, it's DBZ. DBZ begins with the duel between Goku vs Piccolo, followed by the arrival of the other Sayanci.

Men, did you actually give us the plot for the series or the movie?
Does this even sound like the show? In my experience, movies rarely stick to the original storyline. Besides, this looks more like a Dragonball Z plot summary than one based on Dragonball.