Dragonball Evolution (2009) movie poster

Dragonball Evolution (2009)

"The legend comes to life."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 29%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 30% (RT: 14%, MC: 45) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Runtime
1h 25m
Country
Hong Kong, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
2.9/10 (2,174 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
14%
Metacritic
45
Cast
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
Audiences say no. Just 29% of audiences liked it based on 2,174 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 30%.
Overview
On his 18th birthday, Goku 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 whoever possesses all seven will be granted one perfect wish. When the arrival of a dark force triggers a tragedy, Goku and his companions are propelled into an epic quest to collect the seven Dragonballs and save the Earth from destruction. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of Dragonball Evolution, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Dragonball Evolution is a 2009 action, adventure, fantasy film directed by James Wong. On his 18th birthday, Goku 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 whoever possesses all seven will be granted one perfect wish.

When the arrival of a dark force triggers a tragedy, Goku and his companions are propelled into an epic quest to collect the seven Dragonballs and save the Earth from destruction. The film has been rated by 2,174 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a action film, Dragonball Evolution delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Dragonball Evolution (2009) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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Box Office Week: "Fantastic Four" has an abysmal opening weekend at #2 with $26 million; "Shaun the Sheep" also flops opening at #11 with $4 million. In better news "Dragonball Z: Resurection "F" is on track to make more in it's week long domestic run than the entire run of "Dragonball Evolution".
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