Dragonball: Evolution
2009 · Movie · PG · 85 min · ★ 2.9 · 30% critics
On his 18th birthday, Goku receives a mystical Dragonball that others like it are scattered around the world, and legend says all seven grant a perfect wish. After a dark force leads to tragedy, Goku and allies set out on a high-stakes quest to gather the Dragonballs and protect Earth.
Based on Dragon Ball
Also known as Dragon Ball Evolution · Dragonball Evolution - Z Edition
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Details
- Original title
- Dragonball Evolution
- Years
- 2009
- Release date
- 2009-03-12
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 85 min
- Critic score
- 30/100
- TMDB rating
- 2.9/10 (2,209 votes)
- Box office
- $55,720,772
- Budget
- $30,000,000
About
If you want a live-action fantasy quest with big set pieces and Dragonball-style wishes, you may find it fun; Not for you if you want a faithful adaptation, or if you’re expecting quality like Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie.
Pros: energetic adventure; some entertaining fights; familiar premise | Cons: widely criticized adaptation; weak acting and dialogue; laughable CGI
Themes
- martial arts
- superhero
- karate
- revenge
- dragon
- based on manga
- martial arts master
- duringcreditsstinger
- live action remake
- dreary
- ambivalent
- apathetic
- +5 more
Cast & crew
Justin Chatwin
as Goku
Chow Yun-Fat
as Master Roshi
Joon Park
as Yamcha
Jamie Chung
as Chi Chi
Emmy Rossum
as Bulma
James Marsters
as Lord Piccolo
Randall Duk Kim
as Grandpa Gohan
Ernie Hudson
as Master Mutaito
Texas Battle
as Carey Fuller
Shavon Kirksey
as Emi
Directed by James Wong