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Dragonball Evolution

  • 20092009
  • PGPG
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
2.6/10
74K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,087
1,934
Chow Yun-Fat, Emmy Rossum, Justin Chatwin, Eriko Tamura, and Jamie Chung in Dragonball Evolution (2009)
The young warrior Son Goku sets out on a quest, racing against time and the vengeful King Piccolo, to collect a set of seven magical orbs that will grant their wielder unlimited power.
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The young warrior Son Goku sets out on a quest, racing against time and the vengeful King Piccolo, to collect a set of seven magical orbs that will grant their wielder unlimited power.The young warrior Son Goku sets out on a quest, racing against time and the vengeful King Piccolo, to collect a set of seven magical orbs that will grant their wielder unlimited power.The young warrior Son Goku sets out on a quest, racing against time and the vengeful King Piccolo, to collect a set of seven magical orbs that will grant their wielder unlimited power.
IMDb RATING
2.6/10
74K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,087
1,934
  • Director
    • James Wong
  • Writers
    • Ben Ramsey(screenplay)
    • Akira Toriyama(novel series "Dragonball")
  • Stars
    • Justin Chatwin
    • James Marsters
    • Chow Yun-Fat
Top credits
  • Director
    • James Wong
  • Writers
    • Ben Ramsey(screenplay)
    • Akira Toriyama(novel series "Dragonball")
  • Stars
    • Justin Chatwin
    • James Marsters
    • Chow Yun-Fat
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 624User reviews
    • 138Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos2

    Dragonball Evolution: Trailer #2
    Trailer 1:56
    Dragonball Evolution: Trailer #2
    Dragonball: Evolution -- Trailer #1
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    Dragonball: Evolution -- Trailer #1

    Photos82

    Justin Chatwin in Dragonball Evolution (2009)
    Justin Chatwin in Dragonball Evolution (2009)
    Emmy Rossum in Dragonball Evolution (2009)
    Chow Yun-Fat in Dragonball Evolution (2009)
    James Marsters in Dragonball Evolution (2009)
    Emmy Rossum and Justin Chatwin in Dragonball Evolution (2009)
    Emmy Rossum and Justin Chatwin in Dragonball Evolution (2009)
    Emmy Rossum and Justin Chatwin in Dragonball Evolution (2009)
    Chow Yun-Fat and Justin Chatwin in Dragonball Evolution (2009)
    James Marsters and Eriko Tamura in Dragonball Evolution (2009)
    James Marsters and Eriko Tamura in Dragonball Evolution (2009)
    Justin Chatwin and James Wong in Dragonball Evolution (2009)

    Top cast

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    Justin Chatwin
    Justin Chatwin
    • Gokuas Goku
    James Marsters
    James Marsters
    • Lord Piccoloas Lord Piccolo
    Chow Yun-Fat
    Chow Yun-Fat
    • Roshias Roshi
    Emmy Rossum
    Emmy Rossum
    • Bulmaas Bulma
    Jamie Chung
    Jamie Chung
    • Chi Chias Chi Chi
    Joon Park
    • Yamchaas Yamcha
    Eriko Tamura
    Eriko Tamura
    • Maias Mai
    • (as Eriko)
    Randall Duk Kim
    Randall Duk Kim
    • Gohanas Gohan
    Ernie Hudson
    Ernie Hudson
    • Sifu Norrisas Sifu Norris
    Texas Battle
    Texas Battle
    • Carey Fulleras Carey Fuller
    Megumi Seki
    Megumi Seki
    • Sekias Seki
    Ian Whyte
    Ian Whyte
    • Oozaruas Oozaru
    Richard Blake
    Richard Blake
    • Agundesas Agundes
    Jon Valera
    Jon Valera
    • Morenoas Moreno
    Rafael Valdez
    Rafael Valdez
    • Butleras Butler
    Mike Wilson
    Mike Wilson
    • Hildenbrandas Hildenbrand
    Freddy Bouciegues
    Freddy Bouciegues
    • Palmeras Palmer
    Shavon Kirksey
    Shavon Kirksey
    • Emias Emi
    • Director
      • James Wong
    • Writers
      • Ben Ramsey(screenplay)
      • Akira Toriyama(novel series "Dragonball")
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      "Dragon Ball" creator Akira Toriyama was initially supportive of the announcement of a live action adaptation and asked fans to treat the film as a different interpretation of his work, but after watching the film he was so horrified at this adaptation of his work that he decided to revive the series with the animated film Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (2013). He later revealed that he wasn't allowed to have any creative input on the film and all of his suggestions were rejected.
    • Goofs
      Roshi could leap out of the hole whenever he wanted, but wastes precious hours in the hole telling a story when time was running short to find the Dragonballs.
    • Quotes

      Goku: [after Bulma's briefcase turns into a motorcycle] Cool!

    • Crazy credits
      SPOILER: There is a scene in the closing credits: Piccolo is revealed to have survived, and is in the care of the woman he spared in his first scene.
    • Connections
      Edited from Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Rule
      Lyrics by Ayumi Hamasaki
      Music by Miki Watanabe
      Performed by Ayumi Hamasaki
      Arranged by Hal
      Produced by Max Matsuura
      Courtesy of Avex Entertainment Inc.

    User reviews624

    Review
    Top review
    3/10
    This movie had potential . The Director never had any.
    I saw the movie with not too much expectations.. I am one of the skeptics but for a moment there i kept a certain positivism toward the movie.

    The movie Is an embarrassment to the manga , the anime , the fans and above all to Akira Toriyama. When I think that the budget for that movie was of 100 Million ..i'm confused of the result.

    Special effects are OK they're not AMAZING they're just OK .. Acting seems out of place at so many parts ..

    Parts that are supposed to be taken out are not. you can not deny how bad the script was .. I mean Potentially Changing the original story that much i was OK with it because DB-Franchise is very airy so you can revamp characters and situations. However The way the story was presented SUCKED BIG TIME ..Its Amazing Cheeziness for 2009 .. But then again thats James Wong for you .

    I'm not really against the actors and their fitting ..they could've fit if there was a better directing .

    WE DO NOT WANT PART II TO BE RUINED BY WONG !! MICHAEL BAY/BRYAN SINGER ALL THE WAY!!!!!!
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    • xploratio
    • Mar 19, 2009

    FAQ9

    • Is "Dragonball Evolution" based on a book?
    • What is the history of the making of this movie?
    • Does Justin Chatwin wear a wig to play Goku?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 10, 2009 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Mexico
      • Hong Kong
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Dragon Ball: Evolution
    • Filming locations
      • Sierra de Organos, Sombrerete, Zacatecas, Mexico
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Dune Entertainment
      • Star Overseas
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $9,362,785
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,756,488
      • Apr 12, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $55,720,772
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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