Well before starting this review i would like to say that there are some technical aspects that i am going to intentionally avoid, you may ask why and the answer to that is simple. The Dragonball Series has been a part of my childhood , it made me love anime's and if it wasn't for this i would have never watched other amazing anime's such Death Note, Code Geass, Naruto, Bleach etc. Simply put Dragonball is the series that made me understand anime in general and judging it from a technical view point is simply not fair, So when i first received the news that a new DragonballZ movie is going to be released and is actually going to be canon , my excitement went through the roof. I did not want to lose the chance of seeing the premier and was willing to go to any logical limits for it and let me tell you it was worth it. The movie is everything a classic Dragon Ball fan like myself wanted, the classic planet destructing battles, overpowered villains with ridiculously edgy personality and Goku once again doing whatever it takes to beat the stronger opponent. The animation and visuals are as good as ever and the voice acting is also very consistent with the original ones, the sound was used very cleverly and suits the whole Japanese classic theme very well. The story is also very intriguing and oozes a certain sense of adrenaline throughout the whole movie and the ending was something i didn't expect(at least from a Dragonball movie), I was like wait that can't be right and It took me a while to understand why the ending is being played out the way it was , until i heard some of the last lines/dialogs. Those last few lines made me realize that this ending just opened up a ton of new possibilities for future Dragonball series and movies, i can only hope that this movie succeeds worldwide and that success will provide enough motivation for Akira Toriyoma to get going again, so we can all enjoy another era of Dragonball !
55 Reviews
A Nostalgic Way Back
verndougall12 October 2013
Dragonball Z hasn't had any installments, or fan hype like this in a long while. To be honest, after finishing GT, I grew skeptic to view this, but could not contain my excitement. One key factor to this success, was the factor, of visuals, and the nostalgia one could receive in watching this. It holds much promise, and even gives reason to debates on a possible future series with our resident Z-Fighters.
The colors, the voices, I witnessed them in Japanese, but in due time of dubbing, I will gladly see this again. Easily compared to an action flick, with a decent story, it is true to what this series represents. Inner strength.
The colors, the voices, I witnessed them in Japanese, but in due time of dubbing, I will gladly see this again. Easily compared to an action flick, with a decent story, it is true to what this series represents. Inner strength.
Dragon Ball Z is the Best Ever!
hucy0074 June 2013
Finally for all these days it came true, A new Dragon Ball Z Movie came up.I was so happy to hear the news for the first time, guess what? i was the one who requested and added this page to IMDb just to let the world know about the movie more and share its information as IMDb is the best for it.I love the Akira Toriyama's story in this, the battles so intense, loved watching it :D and the way story lines ended, seems as in Future we could see more of Dragon Ball Z, hoping for a new Series just like before and i am hearing rumors that there will be one? i believe there should be one as now we know there is 7 other Universe in it, wow hoping that there will be few more people like Goku who are just as or more powerful than him, Akira PLEASE WE WANT MORE!!!
Enjoy it!
mrmachetemr16 September 2013
This movie isn't about plot, if you start to watch it hoping for a good plot you better stop here. This is a trip, a trip in the past, we see almost everyone of the Z-fighters here. The movie is actually funny and Bill isn't a villain, he is simply e bored god, so don't expect majin buu bada*s character here. However the movie ends will an explanation from bill which leaves the DB adventures yet to continue or at least I hope so...
In few words if you are a fan and watched everything that came out in from this series you will love what this movie offers, otherwise it will seem just a plot less movie!
In few words if you are a fan and watched everything that came out in from this series you will love what this movie offers, otherwise it will seem just a plot less movie!
Exceeded expectations
gabkoost18 September 2013
After having seen so many DBZ movies i wasn't expecting much out of it.
Nevertheless, as an adult hardcore fan of the Anime than rocked my youth, i feel compelled to watch every single one.
And i am glad that i did.
Most of previous movies didn't made a lot of sense to me. My main problem was in the fact that chronologically things didn't had up or where confusing. And this only made think that they were making movies just to profit of it.
Regardless of that, this time, i felt the history well placed and full of meaning. Some light facts were also revealed from older Sayan history.
The plot was indeed interesting and was not only about some lost Sayan coming to earth looking for a fight.
I used to criticize the pace of the history on other movies. They usually go to fast and we are often taken from peace time to world destruction warning in 5 minutes.
This time, even if the length of the movie does not allow a deeper build to the history, the transition a lot more smooth.
I'll give it a 9 because is probably the best movie ever from the DBZ saga. I only disliked the fact that, like almost every sequel from any genre, they felt compelled to give us a glimpse of almost every character in DBZ saga.
Even the most irrelevant living being had to show up. In my opinion this is utter useless and transforms a legit story in some kind of parody.
Anyway, it's definitely a great addition for DBZ fans. If you are too young to have followed DB or have been living in Jupiter's moon for the last 20 years and do not know the saga, this is not for you.
Otherwise enjoy the show!!
Nevertheless, as an adult hardcore fan of the Anime than rocked my youth, i feel compelled to watch every single one.
And i am glad that i did.
Most of previous movies didn't made a lot of sense to me. My main problem was in the fact that chronologically things didn't had up or where confusing. And this only made think that they were making movies just to profit of it.
Regardless of that, this time, i felt the history well placed and full of meaning. Some light facts were also revealed from older Sayan history.
The plot was indeed interesting and was not only about some lost Sayan coming to earth looking for a fight.
I used to criticize the pace of the history on other movies. They usually go to fast and we are often taken from peace time to world destruction warning in 5 minutes.
This time, even if the length of the movie does not allow a deeper build to the history, the transition a lot more smooth.
I'll give it a 9 because is probably the best movie ever from the DBZ saga. I only disliked the fact that, like almost every sequel from any genre, they felt compelled to give us a glimpse of almost every character in DBZ saga.
Even the most irrelevant living being had to show up. In my opinion this is utter useless and transforms a legit story in some kind of parody.
Anyway, it's definitely a great addition for DBZ fans. If you are too young to have followed DB or have been living in Jupiter's moon for the last 20 years and do not know the saga, this is not for you.
Otherwise enjoy the show!!
Funny and entertaining but far from epic
beto_dbz7 October 2013
First of all, I have to say I grew up watching Dragon Ball and I've been very excited about every new release that is announced. Unfortunately, nothing has proved to be as entertaining, epic and magical as the original DB and DBZ; including this movie.
Battle of Gods is indeed, a nice present to all Dragonball fans (especially after DB: Evolution). It has many of the elements that made the series great: the battles, the transformations, the jokes and funny moments, and the great characters we all love. To me, this would'd been enough material to produce an awesome movie with a decent budget and a good script. However, it seems the movie focused more on the funny side and we ended up with a light and trivial film. Don't get me wrong, I did enjoy the movie, but I expected more from the title of it.
I never felt the safety of the planet or even the life of a character was truly compromised. There wasn't even an imminent danger to prevent or fight against. And even if there was, the reasons that seem to motivate the main "villain" to do so, seemed pathetic, insignificant.
I also think the production quality was mediocre. There are times where 2d and 3d try to blend in but in my opinion it doesn't look good. In long or full shots you see character faces drawn incomplete. Cities and backgrounds felt lifeless and drawn without much detail. I'm not asking for animation quality equal to a Hollywood production but I've seen other anime movies which look stunning.
I'm trying to be objective so don't hate me for pointing this things out and sounding so negative. I love Dragon Ball but I won't be satisfied with anything they throw at me with its name on it.
In conclusion, as much as I like DB, I don't feel this film was good enough.
Battle of Gods is indeed, a nice present to all Dragonball fans (especially after DB: Evolution). It has many of the elements that made the series great: the battles, the transformations, the jokes and funny moments, and the great characters we all love. To me, this would'd been enough material to produce an awesome movie with a decent budget and a good script. However, it seems the movie focused more on the funny side and we ended up with a light and trivial film. Don't get me wrong, I did enjoy the movie, but I expected more from the title of it.
I never felt the safety of the planet or even the life of a character was truly compromised. There wasn't even an imminent danger to prevent or fight against. And even if there was, the reasons that seem to motivate the main "villain" to do so, seemed pathetic, insignificant.
I also think the production quality was mediocre. There are times where 2d and 3d try to blend in but in my opinion it doesn't look good. In long or full shots you see character faces drawn incomplete. Cities and backgrounds felt lifeless and drawn without much detail. I'm not asking for animation quality equal to a Hollywood production but I've seen other anime movies which look stunning.
I'm trying to be objective so don't hate me for pointing this things out and sounding so negative. I love Dragon Ball but I won't be satisfied with anything they throw at me with its name on it.
In conclusion, as much as I like DB, I don't feel this film was good enough.
Honestly, how could you not LOVE this movie?!?!
AndWon7 August 2014
I went into this movie not expecting much. I was a huge fan of the cartoon growing up, but it'd been so long I had no clue what I was getting myself into at the theater yesterday. I went with my youngest brother who inherited my DBZ VHS tapes so many years ago.
I really don't even know where to start with the things I loved in this movie. They showed you pretty much everything in the Z Universe in the span of 1 hr 30 minutes. It honestly felt like I got to catch up with friends I haven't seen in over 10 years, totally bizarre but lovable, quirky friends. This movie floored me.
The thing I love most about DBZ is that on the surface its an anime for bros, but underneath its deep, introspective, and full of symbols. The show is brimming with positivity and heart and sets incredible examples for any child growing up in the world.
When there is a fight and it's seemingly dragging on forever, the show is encouraging the viewer to think deeply. Goku, although daft and possibly insane, always makes the right decision in the end. Most times, his enemies become his allies, out of shear respect for the person he is, regardless of his power. On the surface there is nothing subtle about DBZ, but underneath there is a blueprint for life. Battle of the Gods captured that perfectly.
One thing I really liked about this movie was it was very self aware. You saw many regular people's reactions to what they would be thinking if the Z fighters really existed (mostly befuddlement), plus there were 4th wall breaking aspects littered throughout, which I always appreciate.
Yes, this movie was total fanfare, but still the most heartwarming movie experience I've had in a long time. I'm honored to have been able to see this film on the big screen, even if the sound wasn't made for that venue.
Loved it, just wish Gohan had put up more of a fight against Beerus, as he was the most powerful fighter at the end of Z and my favorite character. He definitely had his moments though in the film. I don't want to spoil anything.
10/10; I was a true fan of the DBZ cartoon and this movie made my week. Toriyama still knows what he's doing!
I really don't even know where to start with the things I loved in this movie. They showed you pretty much everything in the Z Universe in the span of 1 hr 30 minutes. It honestly felt like I got to catch up with friends I haven't seen in over 10 years, totally bizarre but lovable, quirky friends. This movie floored me.
The thing I love most about DBZ is that on the surface its an anime for bros, but underneath its deep, introspective, and full of symbols. The show is brimming with positivity and heart and sets incredible examples for any child growing up in the world.
When there is a fight and it's seemingly dragging on forever, the show is encouraging the viewer to think deeply. Goku, although daft and possibly insane, always makes the right decision in the end. Most times, his enemies become his allies, out of shear respect for the person he is, regardless of his power. On the surface there is nothing subtle about DBZ, but underneath there is a blueprint for life. Battle of the Gods captured that perfectly.
One thing I really liked about this movie was it was very self aware. You saw many regular people's reactions to what they would be thinking if the Z fighters really existed (mostly befuddlement), plus there were 4th wall breaking aspects littered throughout, which I always appreciate.
Yes, this movie was total fanfare, but still the most heartwarming movie experience I've had in a long time. I'm honored to have been able to see this film on the big screen, even if the sound wasn't made for that venue.
Loved it, just wish Gohan had put up more of a fight against Beerus, as he was the most powerful fighter at the end of Z and my favorite character. He definitely had his moments though in the film. I don't want to spoil anything.
10/10; I was a true fan of the DBZ cartoon and this movie made my week. Toriyama still knows what he's doing!
Dragon Ball Z
0U15 February 2020
Dissatisfied
jonahcoleman2317 November 2014
As a lifetime DBZ fan, I enjoyed the movie. It was cool to see a new movie with the same old characters. That being said I had plenty of issues with the movie.
1. Voices. I understand that you might not be able to get the same old voice actors but aren't we at a point where you can synthesize a voice? Hearing the old same voices in characters like Goku, Krillin, and Gohan was gratifying and reminded me of the original DBZ episodes that I loved. However some of the voices like Bulma for instance were just so different it didn't feel like the same character.
2. Fighting. The fights were done in a completely different style than the previous movies and shows. It felt less fluid and less reminiscent of classic DBZ.
There are other small issues I had but overall those two are my main complaints.
Overall I did enjoy the movie, but it could have been far better.
1. Voices. I understand that you might not be able to get the same old voice actors but aren't we at a point where you can synthesize a voice? Hearing the old same voices in characters like Goku, Krillin, and Gohan was gratifying and reminded me of the original DBZ episodes that I loved. However some of the voices like Bulma for instance were just so different it didn't feel like the same character.
2. Fighting. The fights were done in a completely different style than the previous movies and shows. It felt less fluid and less reminiscent of classic DBZ.
There are other small issues I had but overall those two are my main complaints.
Overall I did enjoy the movie, but it could have been far better.
Everyone reviewing this is wrong
andres8915 September 2013
How are people praising this movie? it has awful writing, awful pacing, and an awful ending. I think nostalgia is getting in the way of good judgment. It clearly shows that they were making things up along the way since most of this stuff makes no sense. The animation is OK for the most part but some of the 3D stuff just does not work. Bills is considered to be a villain but he's hardly threatening at all. How are we supposed to be scared of him when he acts so petty and childish while he's on earth with the Z fighters? Who are once again, just like in GT, all rendered absolutely useless. Kinda like the writers of this movie.
Battle of the Gods was a perfect movie.
rant876 August 2014
Going into this movie, having been a fan of DBZ for probably 15 years, I had mixed emotions. All of the DBZ movies of the past were really rough and never felt like they were as good as the show itself.
That being said, this movie blew me away.
It had everything. From old characters popping into the storyline to a new villain who is nothing like anyone who Goku has ever faced before - in power AND personality...all while being shrouded in mystery.
Its rare when you can watch a movie that can give you such emotions. I know I might just be a nerd, but....wow did I feel so much while watching this. When Vegeta stepped in to defend Bulmas honor (might be a spoiler but REALLY vague), I was like shaking...and this is just one specific example. Not only did the intensity of the movie spark emotions, but the humor. The movie could be sub classified as a comedy. There were about 15 occasions during the movie where the whole theater was cracking up - and I along with them (considering movies usually don't make me laugh, that's pretty awesome) Right down to the end..where they left an INFINITELY large room for future episodes/movies, it was perfect.
If you don't see this movie - you're missing out.
That being said, this movie blew me away.
It had everything. From old characters popping into the storyline to a new villain who is nothing like anyone who Goku has ever faced before - in power AND personality...all while being shrouded in mystery.
Its rare when you can watch a movie that can give you such emotions. I know I might just be a nerd, but....wow did I feel so much while watching this. When Vegeta stepped in to defend Bulmas honor (might be a spoiler but REALLY vague), I was like shaking...and this is just one specific example. Not only did the intensity of the movie spark emotions, but the humor. The movie could be sub classified as a comedy. There were about 15 occasions during the movie where the whole theater was cracking up - and I along with them (considering movies usually don't make me laugh, that's pretty awesome) Right down to the end..where they left an INFINITELY large room for future episodes/movies, it was perfect.
If you don't see this movie - you're missing out.
The strongest being in Universe......
peacech232 October 2013
I believed: Since for the past few years, people like to make crossover/ comparison between the heroes from manga, anime or video games, "Who is the strongest superhero on EARTH or UNIVERSE". & the answer simply drop to DBZ - Son GokU. The strongest superhero in Universe. Indirectly cause unpleasant (or u may called it butthurt) to other manga, comic & superhero die-hard fans.
To make it Clear: DBZ BOG illustrated that bside Goku, there have another well powerful being, & they were totally difference level compared to GOku - the Saiya tribe.
"Finally, I'll tell you something good....This is the 7th Universe. I am the 7th God of Destruction. There are 12 Universes in total. Don't you think there were would be, many more powerful being?"- Lord Bills
Well, u may enjoy the fighting scene & hilarious jokes from Vegeta in this film.
To make it Clear: DBZ BOG illustrated that bside Goku, there have another well powerful being, & they were totally difference level compared to GOku - the Saiya tribe.
"Finally, I'll tell you something good....This is the 7th Universe. I am the 7th God of Destruction. There are 12 Universes in total. Don't you think there were would be, many more powerful being?"- Lord Bills
Well, u may enjoy the fighting scene & hilarious jokes from Vegeta in this film.
A Dragon Ball Z Movie with actual meaning and character development.
jadenchandler15 September 2013
Yes, listen to Brandon Christie: Only the Main F#$king character is fully utilized and that's a problem. Idiot!
This movie was surprisingly deep and well balanced. I really don't like every other DBZ movie mostly because they don't have anything to serve for the main characters and arcs, this is the first time where that changes for the better. All the characters have their shining moments in this, either be it badass or completely hilarious just in old tradition of Dragon Ball!
I loved this movie and I'd recommend it to anyone tired of the old DBZ formula and are looking for something fresh and new. Toriyama's SSG design was fantastic, and Bills is up there with Broly as one of the more interesting villains!
This movie was surprisingly deep and well balanced. I really don't like every other DBZ movie mostly because they don't have anything to serve for the main characters and arcs, this is the first time where that changes for the better. All the characters have their shining moments in this, either be it badass or completely hilarious just in old tradition of Dragon Ball!
I loved this movie and I'd recommend it to anyone tired of the old DBZ formula and are looking for something fresh and new. Toriyama's SSG design was fantastic, and Bills is up there with Broly as one of the more interesting villains!
Amazing? No. A lot of fun? Yes.
brandonchristie8215 September 2013
Do not listen to user Mark Connor. Only Vegeta and Goku are properly utilized, mainly Goku. To me, the plot wasn't all that interesting and the enemy never seemed like a threat. Bills, the enemy, the God of Destruction, never had intentions of blowing up Earth, making Goku have zero motive to fight him. The only person who had a motive to him was Vegeta. There is only one paced fight scene throughout the entire movie and it ends awfully quickly. The animation and CGI, however, are flawless, despite some minor inconsistencies. This isn't the best DBZ movie, no where close in my opinion, but it is still a lot of fun. It is more reminiscent of Dragon Ball than Dragon Ball Z. If you're expecting a deep and profound movie, you will be disappointed, however, the film still is a great nostalgic trip.
Not Worthy of Dragonball
FreedomFighter0830 November 2014
I need to post this review to correct the other ones giving this movie high score and explaining how amazing it was, no let me tell you die hard dbz fans how disappointing this movie was: There was no "dbz-feeling" in this movie, i'm very disappointed. I was so excited for this movie because there haven't been any dbz movies for a long time and since the series got finished, dragonball universe has been for a long time. I was hoping for this movie to revive it for a bit at least but no, that's sad. An unnecessary movie if you ask me. I wanted dragonball characters struggling for survival, fighting together, facing an overwhelming threat like an army, I wanted to see fusion, this movie lacked dramatic effect and emotional scenes and moments, it wasn't epic in any way, more like a comedy with unserious fighting scenes. Dragonball is about sacrifice and transformation and die for those you love, the seriousness of Dragonball wasn't in this movie,
Examples of these moments:
-Epicness -Dramatic transformation -Goku transformed because of Frieza killing Kuririn. -The moment Gohan transforms because he's crying for Cell killing the android -Father and Son kamehameha -Vegeta's sacrifice -Piccolo Fusion -Kid Gohan crying at Piccolos dying moments. -Goku and Vegeta fusion -Future trunks crying for future Gohan and transforms. -People getting killed -Tears -A build up reaching a climax -and so much more.
Gave this movie 3/10, why? Because it's more focus on the comedy side of Dragonball instead of the serious, dramatic and epicness of Dragonball just like I described.
Examples of these moments:
-Epicness -Dramatic transformation -Goku transformed because of Frieza killing Kuririn. -The moment Gohan transforms because he's crying for Cell killing the android -Father and Son kamehameha -Vegeta's sacrifice -Piccolo Fusion -Kid Gohan crying at Piccolos dying moments. -Goku and Vegeta fusion -Future trunks crying for future Gohan and transforms. -People getting killed -Tears -A build up reaching a climax -and so much more.
Gave this movie 3/10, why? Because it's more focus on the comedy side of Dragonball instead of the serious, dramatic and epicness of Dragonball just like I described.
Heck of a party! (though you'll have to be a big fan)
Jangobadass7 August 2014
DBZ: Battle of the Gods is a totally hoot with really nice animation, really cool battle scenes, fun & lively characters, and a ton of cameos and references for fans of the series to enjoy. If you like DBZ, you should really like this! After being asleep for several decades, Beerus, the God of Destruction, awakens and remembers a prophecy about finding a powerful challenger in the form of a "Super Saiyan God". Eager to face a foe who could provide with a challenge or amusement, Beerus sets off in search of such a person, which puts Goku, Vegeta and their families & friends in his cross-hairs...
Aside from the fantastical, frenetic action this series is known for, this most fun the Dragon Ball franchise has seen in a loooonnngg time. Thanks to series creator Akira Toriyama bring involved, there's a lot of humor and personality that was lacking in previous movies and even the later part of the manga & TV Show. Even minor characters are given some personality and spot on dialog.
Here's the catch: You have to be a fan of Dragon Ball Z--a big one at that--to fully enjoy it. There are cameos, references and even in-jokes--with no explanation at that--that only fans who know almost everything about the series will get. Some characters even show up for the sole purpose of showing up and play no role whatsoever. Non-fans need not apply here and casual fans may want to brush up on their DB history.
So if you're a fan of DBZ, chances are likely you'll have a pretty good time here. Though you might need to jog your memory a little first.
Aside from the fantastical, frenetic action this series is known for, this most fun the Dragon Ball franchise has seen in a loooonnngg time. Thanks to series creator Akira Toriyama bring involved, there's a lot of humor and personality that was lacking in previous movies and even the later part of the manga & TV Show. Even minor characters are given some personality and spot on dialog.
Here's the catch: You have to be a fan of Dragon Ball Z--a big one at that--to fully enjoy it. There are cameos, references and even in-jokes--with no explanation at that--that only fans who know almost everything about the series will get. Some characters even show up for the sole purpose of showing up and play no role whatsoever. Non-fans need not apply here and casual fans may want to brush up on their DB history.
So if you're a fan of DBZ, chances are likely you'll have a pretty good time here. Though you might need to jog your memory a little first.
Extreme training.
Pjtaylor-96-1380447 December 2019
There's perhaps less action in 'Dragon Ball Z: Battle Of Gods (2013)' than you'd expect, with the majority of its run-time actually being dedicated to oddball comedy instead of fantastical fighting. For the most part, this works. It introduces a bevy of fan-favourite characters and exploits their past exploits, essentially, to invoke audience nostalgia. I've only seen a few episodes of the source show's first season but I do have a rudimentary understanding of its various 'sagas' and have played several spin-off video-games. I like the vast, colourful universe, even if I don't wholly understand it. The movie makes no real effort to fill in its audience, aside from including a brief and rudimentary prologue that isn't really relevant to its narrative in any meaningful way. Because of this, it feels like an extended episode of TV as opposed to a proper feature film. This is compounded by the fact that the story is relatively small and that the stakes, which are certainly big enough, never quite feel actionable. The 'destroyer god' antagonist isn't so much a villain as an opponent, which is fine but makes for a sort of quaint dynamic between him and the main hero. It is interesting that the most powerful being in the universe, whom apparently destroys entire planets on a whim, is essentially as relatable as the protagonist. He's likeable enough and provides plenty of comedic relief. Although this diminishes the movie's main threat, it also enhances its comedic dynamics. The thing isn't particularly funny, but it's light-hearted and good-natured. When the action does arrive, it's basically as spectacular as you'd expect. The camera whirls as it tries to keep up with the fighters, who often crash through the earth when receiving particularly powerful blows, and the animation creates the impression of an impossibly fast pace without sacrificing the impact of its most devastating blows. The action all stems from the series' long-standing character motivation of training to reach new levels of power. It makes for a unique experience that's rather unpredictable in the grand scheme of things. It's typically enjoyable despite its missteps, which include an uneven pace and a couple of slightly strange subplots. It's a decent animated action flick that proper fans will probably get more out of than I do. 6/10
What a disappointment
ace97115 September 2013
OK just to make it clear, the guys who reviewed it and gave it a 9 out of 10, aren't DBZ fans at all.
I've loved that manga since early 90's, as a teenager, and loved all OVA (first broly being the best of them all) . I brought in a friend that is a huge fan too, relaxed, closed curtains, watched the movie... and we waited ; we waited for the story to skip the poor jokes and so on. Until I realised it was exactly designed the same way the previous Tarble anime was, poor humour, poor enemy's design, motivation, etc.
The realisation is OK, but I really can't believe Akira Toriyama took part into that , and if so, I would be ultimately disappointed. How can people consider that to be a dragon ball movie, when there is only kawai fan service? Bills, is an absolutely empty shell character, the story is for kids. If you're over 10 , you might really be upset about this being called Dragon Ball. Only time we probably enjoyed was the overall 5-10 minutes fighting sequence, and that was really to say that something was still kind of brought back from the old DBZ and updated with today's technical improvements.
So to summarize : if you're a real hardcore DBZ fan (meaning you didn't even wasted your time watching GT, as I did) , you'd better skip this movie, even if I know curiosity will prevail, but don't' have huge expectations, this is simply the WORST dragon ball movie I've ever seen. My buddy asked me seriously if that was a dragon ball parody movie or if it was real... Please Toei guys and Toriyama san , if you read that, please never do that again to your real fans. You just dealt a fatal blow to that magic manga that dragon ball is , and I'm not sure I'd go for a next movie if it's so bad. You have been warned guys.
I've loved that manga since early 90's, as a teenager, and loved all OVA (first broly being the best of them all) . I brought in a friend that is a huge fan too, relaxed, closed curtains, watched the movie... and we waited ; we waited for the story to skip the poor jokes and so on. Until I realised it was exactly designed the same way the previous Tarble anime was, poor humour, poor enemy's design, motivation, etc.
The realisation is OK, but I really can't believe Akira Toriyama took part into that , and if so, I would be ultimately disappointed. How can people consider that to be a dragon ball movie, when there is only kawai fan service? Bills, is an absolutely empty shell character, the story is for kids. If you're over 10 , you might really be upset about this being called Dragon Ball. Only time we probably enjoyed was the overall 5-10 minutes fighting sequence, and that was really to say that something was still kind of brought back from the old DBZ and updated with today's technical improvements.
So to summarize : if you're a real hardcore DBZ fan (meaning you didn't even wasted your time watching GT, as I did) , you'd better skip this movie, even if I know curiosity will prevail, but don't' have huge expectations, this is simply the WORST dragon ball movie I've ever seen. My buddy asked me seriously if that was a dragon ball parody movie or if it was real... Please Toei guys and Toriyama san , if you read that, please never do that again to your real fans. You just dealt a fatal blow to that magic manga that dragon ball is , and I'm not sure I'd go for a next movie if it's so bad. You have been warned guys.
Dragon Ball Z revived after a very long time!!!!!
rajatdahiyax5 April 2015
Following the events from the Dragon Ball Z television series, after the defeat of Majin Buu, a new power awakens and threatens humanity. Beerus, an ancient and powerful God of Destruction, searches for Goku after hearing rumors of the Saiyan warrior who defeated Frieza. Realizing the threat Beerus poses to their home planet, the Z-fighters must find a way to stop him before it's too late. Only Goku, humanity's last hope, can ascend to the level of a legendary Super Saiyan God and stop Beerus from destroying Earth, and possibly the entire universe! Fans of the series will be delighted to know that Battle of Gods is an original work from Dragon Ball creator, himself, Akira Toriyama.
Ka-me-ha-me-YES !!!
maxmages6 May 2018
After the 13 films of "Dragon Ball" which were basically nothing but overlong episodes and second-rate TV specials, we finally get something that actually deserves the declaration as a movie.
I do not know what the creative process was and I do not know what was going on differently this time, but in any case it went really well because we do not just have a comprehensible intro we have character development besides stories all people come here, and are presented so that the "Dragon Ball fans" have this moment where they can be happy that their favorite characters are displayed correctly or that the people who have no idea about "Dragon Ball" are introduced briefly about who these characters are and where they come from come. We actually have real humor again, though not as dirty as it used to be from Dragonball but still funny and quite fun. The new concept is awesome, Lord Beerus is one of the awesome and best designs I've seen in a long time and the concept of him being a cat, no, because he's a cat, is so brilliant that you could write a book about it , This movie is clearly made for the fans or for people who are knowledgeable because although there are a few moments in it to help people who are not up to date never heard of the word "Dragon Ball" in their lives should not Start "Battle of Gods" because otherwise he is completely lost. The only thing I like not so much is that the pacing in the third act is a bit too fast, I would have extended a few moments a little more z.b. but the transformation is such a small thing that is hardly noticeable on the whole. What can I say in addition to bravo finally finally a perfectly legitimate linear story that is not too complicated, and not too stupid, instead of another faceless upper Fiesling a villain with rough edges and a real personality, again right humor unfortunately In "Dragonball Z" has come too short comma in addition to stories and character development which has actually influence on further history and even fierce continuity.
PS: It is unbelievable what the entertainers have done here, of course it is nice to see two-dimensional animation again but this is even better than what I expected the fights are so fluid we even have a little bit of computer animation and everything here and there so seamless about the animations are just for kisses and the fighting is to kneel down.
I do not know what the creative process was and I do not know what was going on differently this time, but in any case it went really well because we do not just have a comprehensible intro we have character development besides stories all people come here, and are presented so that the "Dragon Ball fans" have this moment where they can be happy that their favorite characters are displayed correctly or that the people who have no idea about "Dragon Ball" are introduced briefly about who these characters are and where they come from come. We actually have real humor again, though not as dirty as it used to be from Dragonball but still funny and quite fun. The new concept is awesome, Lord Beerus is one of the awesome and best designs I've seen in a long time and the concept of him being a cat, no, because he's a cat, is so brilliant that you could write a book about it , This movie is clearly made for the fans or for people who are knowledgeable because although there are a few moments in it to help people who are not up to date never heard of the word "Dragon Ball" in their lives should not Start "Battle of Gods" because otherwise he is completely lost. The only thing I like not so much is that the pacing in the third act is a bit too fast, I would have extended a few moments a little more z.b. but the transformation is such a small thing that is hardly noticeable on the whole. What can I say in addition to bravo finally finally a perfectly legitimate linear story that is not too complicated, and not too stupid, instead of another faceless upper Fiesling a villain with rough edges and a real personality, again right humor unfortunately In "Dragonball Z" has come too short comma in addition to stories and character development which has actually influence on further history and even fierce continuity.
PS: It is unbelievable what the entertainers have done here, of course it is nice to see two-dimensional animation again but this is even better than what I expected the fights are so fluid we even have a little bit of computer animation and everything here and there so seamless about the animations are just for kisses and the fighting is to kneel down.
Gran Película
afffn10 November 2013
It's been really too much expectation what it's created around Akira's new movie. I've heard a lot of negative critics, but now that I've watched it, I think I didn't mistake no taking it seriously, because the movie covers in an integral way, all what Dragon Ball's universe represents, which I really had missed, and like I expected, very loyal to the story that we all know, taking in count that comes directly from his real creator (not much against DBGT). Is remarkable the spectacularity in the animation's details, more evolved, and really fits good with this magnificent anime. Maybe the very one loose detail, I think was the Saiyajin God's transformation, in respect to the physical aspect, too plain.
If you really love the Dragon Ball franchise, give it a chance to this new dragon Ball's adventure, it will make you come back to your childhood.
Not a doubt, 10 of 10.
If you really love the Dragon Ball franchise, give it a chance to this new dragon Ball's adventure, it will make you come back to your childhood.
Not a doubt, 10 of 10.
A not so godly battle
masterarcan31 May 2023
It's the third time I watch it in 10 years and finally I feel like I can give it the most definitive and objective review possible.
Let's start with the cons:
Now let's move on to the pros:
All things considered, is a good Dragon Ball movie, despite the short battles and the disappointing transformation.
Let's start with the cons:
- Goku, as a character, has returned to being the idiot he was at the beginning of Dragon Ball, which makes no sense, since during the Majin Buu saga, Goku was much more mature, even treating his opponents with respect. In this movie, however, he constantly lets his guard down and underestimates the god of distribution knowing very well that he is considered the strongest being in the universe.
- The Super Saiyan God is yet another transformation, which Dragon Ball has long accustomed us to, where the only things that change are the higher power level and the different hair color. How they achieve this transformation seems like a big stretch to me. This transformation aesthetically reminds me a lot of Kaioken, but with less red. I consider this the franchise's most disappointing transformation.
- The battles are few and far between, but at least they are well choreographed.
Now let's move on to the pros:
- Beerus and Whis are great characters, work very well together and contribute great material to further develop the franchise.
- Although 80% of the film is made up of more like a slice of life, it still manages to entertain and be funny.
- Higher quality animation and details than any Dragon Ball animated adaptation to date.
All things considered, is a good Dragon Ball movie, despite the short battles and the disappointing transformation.
Godlike. DBZ Battle of Gods encompasses everything that makes the series great and then some!
YouTubeShayan14 September 2013
Never before, have I seen such a perfectly adapted film that embodies everything that is good about its source material. Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods knows exactly what type of film it is and makes for an amazingly fun experience!
The characters are at their best here. Everyone is fully utilized and newcomers like Bills and Whiss fit into the Dragon Ball universe perfectly. Dragon Ball Z always had breathtaking action scenes and genuinely humorous moments; Battle of Gods takes these elements and expands on them for a really well paced and well put together film.
Trust me when I say this is one of the greatest Anime movies ever made and you are bound to shed at least a single nostalgic tear at the end of the film!
The characters are at their best here. Everyone is fully utilized and newcomers like Bills and Whiss fit into the Dragon Ball universe perfectly. Dragon Ball Z always had breathtaking action scenes and genuinely humorous moments; Battle of Gods takes these elements and expands on them for a really well paced and well put together film.
Trust me when I say this is one of the greatest Anime movies ever made and you are bound to shed at least a single nostalgic tear at the end of the film!
Pretty Good
Adam_venedam9 August 2014
Saw both the Sub and Dub version, I thought the dub was awesome! The film was pretty good, I enjoyed it and had a good time.
I will say this though, I think you have to be a fan of the entire series to understand all the comedy.
I would of liked more action but when there are fight scenes they are pretty good, for the final fight they mixed cgi into it and ill admit a lot of it looked amazing, but there are some parts that seemed to look a bit off or cheap.
What I don't understand also is there are some real funky looking drawings at times, very low quality pictures, they are hard to spot but since I saw it on the big screen I was able to spot them, they never show them for long but when Goku is fighting at the end you can see when it shows them far away the quality of the drawings are pretty cheap looking to be honest, I understand that they do this to save money and time but wasn't this movie supposed to be huge? I mean Akira came back to do it after 17 long years, I thought they would have did a better job on the quality of that.
Don't get me wrong though most of it looks great, the drawings and animation look awesome but its just those few quick cheap looking parts that make me feel like it was a mixed bag, it didn't give me the same satisfaction of a moment from the series where lets say Vegeta was fighting Recoome and the animation was just top notch the whole way through.
Most people will say that you cant notice these poor looking parts but if you cant then you must be blind or you just really don't care but if your like me who like things perfect you will notice it.
Ill finish this off by saying I really did enjoy the first half of the film a lot better than the last half The first half really was entertaining and set everything up well, the jokes were awesome, the animation was awesome and the first fight was amazing.
The last half is where I started to notice the use of those cheap looking drawings here and there, and although the final fight looked amazing like I said some of the cgi looked a bit strange but the most of it was great, just I was a bit let down that it was just goku who fought in the end, I think I would of enjoyed it A LOT more if they incorporated everyone into the fight somehow, and even though the last fight scene was the longest one in the movie I was STILL hungry for more action.
So basically if your new to this series I suggest watching the show first, if your a fan who loves DBZ it should entertain you very much.
I'd like to note also that everyone cheered and clapped once the film was done! It was an amazing feeling to know that everyone had such a good time I hope we will see more coming to theaters!
I will say this though, I think you have to be a fan of the entire series to understand all the comedy.
I would of liked more action but when there are fight scenes they are pretty good, for the final fight they mixed cgi into it and ill admit a lot of it looked amazing, but there are some parts that seemed to look a bit off or cheap.
What I don't understand also is there are some real funky looking drawings at times, very low quality pictures, they are hard to spot but since I saw it on the big screen I was able to spot them, they never show them for long but when Goku is fighting at the end you can see when it shows them far away the quality of the drawings are pretty cheap looking to be honest, I understand that they do this to save money and time but wasn't this movie supposed to be huge? I mean Akira came back to do it after 17 long years, I thought they would have did a better job on the quality of that.
Don't get me wrong though most of it looks great, the drawings and animation look awesome but its just those few quick cheap looking parts that make me feel like it was a mixed bag, it didn't give me the same satisfaction of a moment from the series where lets say Vegeta was fighting Recoome and the animation was just top notch the whole way through.
Most people will say that you cant notice these poor looking parts but if you cant then you must be blind or you just really don't care but if your like me who like things perfect you will notice it.
Ill finish this off by saying I really did enjoy the first half of the film a lot better than the last half The first half really was entertaining and set everything up well, the jokes were awesome, the animation was awesome and the first fight was amazing.
The last half is where I started to notice the use of those cheap looking drawings here and there, and although the final fight looked amazing like I said some of the cgi looked a bit strange but the most of it was great, just I was a bit let down that it was just goku who fought in the end, I think I would of enjoyed it A LOT more if they incorporated everyone into the fight somehow, and even though the last fight scene was the longest one in the movie I was STILL hungry for more action.
So basically if your new to this series I suggest watching the show first, if your a fan who loves DBZ it should entertain you very much.
I'd like to note also that everyone cheered and clapped once the film was done! It was an amazing feeling to know that everyone had such a good time I hope we will see more coming to theaters!
God Tier Level Dragon Ball Movie
JayWolfgramm6 March 2023
"Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods" came out at a time where I was confident that the Dragon Ball franchise was dead and buried. But this movie successfully resurrected the series like no other.
A big problem with many of Dragon Ball's movies is their lackluster villains. That are either pale imitators of their much more interesting series counterparts or they are just a big strong guy to punch. Let's face it, there isn't much personality behind Lord Slug, Bojack or King Gurumes. That is where this movie rectifies that mistake. Beerus is an absolute delight. He and Whis are welcome additions to the Dragon Ball family. They have vibrant personalities that help them bounce off the other characters in amusing ways.
The movies also do a better job than other DB movies of incorporating all of our favorite cast members. Dende has some moments, Videl, Mi, Pilaf, Oolong and Yamcha all make a meaningful addition to the story. And it has one of my all-time favorite Vegeta moments, and that is no small feat.
There is an irony, most DB movies are ripping off what happens in the series. But in this case, the series would then try to rip off what happens in this movie. As it stands right now, this is my favorite of the all the Dragon Ball movies. This opened the door for the series going forward. In the same Raditz in DBZ opened up the "Z-Warriors" to go to space. Beerus in this movie opens them to cosmic deity level adventures.
A big problem with many of Dragon Ball's movies is their lackluster villains. That are either pale imitators of their much more interesting series counterparts or they are just a big strong guy to punch. Let's face it, there isn't much personality behind Lord Slug, Bojack or King Gurumes. That is where this movie rectifies that mistake. Beerus is an absolute delight. He and Whis are welcome additions to the Dragon Ball family. They have vibrant personalities that help them bounce off the other characters in amusing ways.
The movies also do a better job than other DB movies of incorporating all of our favorite cast members. Dende has some moments, Videl, Mi, Pilaf, Oolong and Yamcha all make a meaningful addition to the story. And it has one of my all-time favorite Vegeta moments, and that is no small feat.
There is an irony, most DB movies are ripping off what happens in the series. But in this case, the series would then try to rip off what happens in this movie. As it stands right now, this is my favorite of the all the Dragon Ball movies. This opened the door for the series going forward. In the same Raditz in DBZ opened up the "Z-Warriors" to go to space. Beerus in this movie opens them to cosmic deity level adventures.
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