Dragonball: Evolution

PG

Released Apr 10, 2009

1 hr. 26 min.

Action

Adventure

Fantasy

List

14%

63 Reviews

Tomatometer

19%

100,000+ Ratings

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On his 18th birthday, Goku (Justin Chatwin) receives a mystical Dragonball as a gift from his grandfather. There are only six others like it in the whole world, and legend has it that whomever possesses all seven will be granted one perfect wish. When the arrival of a dark force triggers a tragedy, Goku and his companions (Chow Yun-Fat, Emmy Rossum) are propelled into an epic quest to collect the seven Dragonballs and save the Earth from destruction.

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Critics Consensus

Executed with little panache or invention, Dragonball Evolution lacks the magic that made the books upon which it was based a cult sensation.

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Bobo S

Best Comedy movie ever exists.🤣🤣🤣🤣

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/25/24

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Liam M

Many people in the Dragon Ball intellectual community will tell you that this movie is not good. I, however, disagree. Dragonball: Evolution is peak cinema. Goku's acting is fantastic, and this movie shows the viewer a simple, easy to understand, westernized version of the original Dragonball saga. In my eyes, this cinematic masterpiece is genuinely on par (if not superior to) Star Wars. Please check out the director's other films, they're great.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/24/24

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Theusx g

O que filme ruim. Roteiro esquisito a história muito confusa. Eu não recomendo assistir esse filme é porcaria

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/18/24

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Hargie M

As I watched, I couldn't help but feel a sense of disappointment wash over me. The attempt to bring one of my favorite anime to life on the big screen fell short in every aspect. From the weak plot to the lackluster performances, it felt like a pale imitation of the vibrant world I knew and loved. Even as a die-hard fan of Dragon Ball, I struggled to find anything redeeming in this cinematic letdown.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/15/24

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Alejandro B

La cagada mas grande del siglo pobre Akira Toriyama que en paz descanse al ver semejante engendro de live action el director que la hiso es un asco.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/11/24

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Edward R

This movie is the worst thing that i've ever seen in my life.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/08/24

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James Wong

Director

Justin Chatwin

Goku

Chow Yun-Fat

Master Roshi

Emmy Rossum

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Jamie Chung

Chi Chi

James Marsters

Lord Piccolo

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Chris Stuckmann

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Dragonball: Evolution is my least-favorite film of all time. I hate it with every fiber of my being. If you were ever curious about the show Dragon Ball or the manga... please, avoid this cinematic disaster at all costs.

Feb 3, 2016

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Drew Toal

Time Out

Rated: 1/5

Nov 16, 2011

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Anthony Quinn

Independent (UK)

A rather tame live-action sci-fi flick.

Rated: 1/5

Apr 17, 2009

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

It’s a hyperactive, eye-rolling affair.

Rated: 1/4

Dec 1, 2023

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Justin Brown

Medium Popcorn

They clearly didn't know what they were doing, terrible. But hey, they made their money back? ... and I do like the movies, this was just really really dumb...

Rated: 1/5

Dec 12, 2020

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Charlie Jane Anders

io9.com

There are balls of lint smarter than Dragonball Evolution.

May 21, 2018

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Synopsis

On his 18th birthday, Goku (Justin Chatwin) receives a mystical Dragonball as a gift from his grandfather. There are only six others like it in the whole world, and legend has it that whomever possesses all seven will be granted one perfect wish. When the arrival of a dark force triggers a tragedy, Goku and his companions (Chow Yun-Fat, Emmy Rossum) are propelled into an epic quest to collect the seven Dragonballs and save the Earth from destruction.

Director: James Wong
Executive Producer: Akira Toriyama, Tim Van Rellim
Screenwriter: Ben Ramsey
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Star Overseas
Rating: PG (Intense Sequences of Action|Brief Mild Language|Intense Sequences of Violence)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 10, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 12, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $9.4M

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