If you expect more about this movie, you should be ready for being disappointed.
There are so many differences between this movie and the comic book.
The director tries to create a new world or perhaps some new characters and put aside everything that has been created by Mr. Toriyama.
That’s why most of Dragon ball fans are disappointed after watching this movie.
James Wong as the director decides not to be faithful with the comic book because the movie should be different with the comic version. If the movie is same it means you just read the comic but through different media. There fore he tries to make a “new “Dragon Ball by creating new characters, plots, settings, etc.
In my opinion the director just “repairs by patching” in making this movie because there are so many scenes that look so forced and don’t make sense.
What’s wrong with this movie man?
Nothing personal to James Wong as a director. I love his Final Destination series but would say that James Wong is not the right person to direct this million plus dollars franchise…..
Why James is hired to direct this movie in the first place? It is a big mistake. Like having Ang lee directing the hulk. Hiring an Asian to direct an Asian animation epic doesn’t mean the movie will turn out great. The director must have a vision of the given materials.
Now, all I can say is this is exactly what you thought it would be.
Chow Yun Fat, the biggest name of the characters doesn’t give his best acting and perhaps he just plays as an entertainer in this movie or just a complement. His role as Master Roshi will destroy his reputation (If we compare his acting in DBE than Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon) it means he has made wrong decision to take a part in this movie.
The special effects are so pathetic, They look so cheap and I wonder whether Producer Stephen Chow would roll his eyes at what would be extremely pale when put side by side with his Kung Fu Hustle done many years ago.
Ayumi Hamasaki’s contribution of the theme song, RULE sounded really bad as well (I may get flack from her fans), and I guess having some Asian participation doesn’t legitimize what is essentially a poorly done movie. Not even Chow Yun Fat’s star status could save this, and you wonder what figured when this is the movie that he gave up Red Cliff for.
Overall, this movie is disappointing.
I highly recommend not watching this movie because this movie only gives big effect to our 5 year – old brother.
I give 4 out of 10 stars for this movie.
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ReplyDeleteI agree with you. i have seen the review from magz. it sounds cool, but if you think that it worst, i can not say anything.hehehe because i haven't seen the movie yet.
people who direct this movie should now better about it. if this movie is not good as the series, it's really dissapointing.
theme song is really important in supporting the movie, but if the theme song is not give satisfaction.
should they make the remake one?hehehe
If a movie was "comic/novel/etc" adapted, we must prepare for the worst.
ReplyDeleteSometimes what we see on the movie is producer-director interpretations towards the script/the source.
Since movie was made for gaining the benefit, the audience must "follow" what producer-director willing for the stories.
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