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Given the ferocious antipathy we have seen directed against the Hollywood movie “adaptation” of beloved classic Dragonball, the sight of the game adaptation of the movie, “Dragonball: Evolution”, is sure to send fans in paroxysms of rage and despair.

Below we compare the two conceptions of the franchise, in 2D and 3D:

Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai, from 2006, available now (sequel):

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Dragonball: Evolution, due April:

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“Dragon Ball has been a cultural icon for over the past twenty years and we’re excited to be releasing our take on such a beloved title. Dragon Ball: Evolution squeezes every intense fight and special move into the hands of fighting game fans.”

Via Hachimaki, with Gamewatch and IGN.

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    Avatar of Sorrior
    Comment by Sorrior
    17:11 21/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Shin budokai all the way down with db-e i will probably see it if only for the horror ehh i just realized no pantie wishing.

    Comment by Kagekyuubi
    17:09 21/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    BLASPHEMY! Someone go Kamehameha their asses!

    Comment by wtf
    16:52 21/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    all i have to ask is; does anyone remember the hollywood rendition of street fighter, especialy m. bison and his scrawny ass. if youguys dont remember this film then i have made my point....rancid like last weeks ..no last years garbage

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    Comment by ZeroEdge
    20:44 21/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    It was soooo bad, it killed Raul Julia (M. Bison).
    -XPlay

    Avatar of cuppatea@yahoo.co.jp
    11:08 28/10/2011 # ! Neutral (0)

    Raul was dying and wanted to do a movie his grandkids would like. He threw a bunch of scripts on the floor and told his grandkids to pick one they liked.

    The movie is trash, but it has one cool line:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlhOUyy4wbs&feature=related [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlhOUyy4wbs&feature=related]

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    Comment by taishi tetora
    17:32 21/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    im speechless looking at the evolution (;; =_=)a

    prefer the Z is enough for me rather than evolution. . .

    orz

    Comment by Anonymous
    11:06 22/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    There is no Dragonball movie.

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    Comment by taishi tetora
    13:18 22/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    there is no dragon ball live action movie. . . . .

    . . FIXED ;3

    Comment by DarkZhiro
    23:08 21/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    let's just hope that dragon ball evolution will be the only one of it's kind and never get's a sequel.

    Comment by EroShin
    16:27 21/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    You've got to be kidding me!!
    Those Hollywood directors are ruining the essence of Dragon Ball!!

    btw, is the movie out already?

    Avatar of cuppatea@yahoo.co.jp
    11:09 28/10/2011 # ! Neutral (0)

    You missed it. Actually, you didn't "miss it", if you follow me.

    Comment by Anonymous
    13:54 21/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Why am I reminded of that street fighter movie game?

    Comment by Anonymous
    12:38 23/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Funny, I had the same feeling.

    Comment by Anonymous
    07:25 21/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    the game has a 'Tekken or DOAish' atmosphere to it.

    Comment by Anonymous
    07:05 21/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    What the hell, Bulma never fights.

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    Comment by Chris
    05:18 21/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    I am going to love this movie adaption. I approve of them personally, just because they are going to be hilarious. It's like watching your friends strut around in public doing a really bad cosplay. You don't expect it to be epic, you expect it to be lulzy.

    Comment by Anonymous
    07:26 21/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    we can ruin it
    we have the technology!!!

    why does hollywood insist on making a remake of everything that another culture enjoys, because they can't understand anything that isn't directly relevant to them.

    ps. 2d looks so much cooler, stylised and fun
    3d just looks like another clone action game
    *sigh*

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    Comment by Icy-nee-san
    08:45 21/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    If Dragonball evolution wasnt under the dragonball (tm) name than id say it looked like some sort of sub-par fighting game, but with the dragonball (tm) name it doesnt even come close to sub-par :P

    Comment by Gradation
    11:30 21/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Lol at the 7% of people who would actually play Evolution. The movie is an epic fail.

    Comment by Anonymous
    14:59 22/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    IT'S INTELLEGENCE IS NEGATIVE 9000!

    Comment by goku forever
    04:36 12/05/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    rubish moive were is that cloud the magic stick the strongest under the heavens and worst off all goku is astudent who gets good grades

    Comment by Super Vegetto
    01:44 06/03/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    What a fucking shitty dumbass movie and game

    THIS IS NOT DRAGON BALL THIS IS A DISGRACE
    WORST PIECE OF CRAP EVER

    I WISH GOKU WOULD COME HERE TO RAPE THE PRODUCERS OF THIS FAILURE

    I hope they burn in hell

    this crap is no fun

    Comment by foilenleg
    19:46 02/02/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    For the 6% of people who voted for the movie version, you people need to have your brain scanned.

    Comment by Anonymous
    02:10 25/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    This game deserves a well rounded "WTF IS THIS?!"

    Comment by Anonymous
    17:12 22/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    hope it fails miserably... although knowing the u.s. >_>

    Comment by Moonlight
    15:56 24/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    I think a piece of me just died inside... D:

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    Comment by twin blades
    04:38 21/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    the funny thing is that all the amriecan comic book movie adaptions that i have wathched i thought were good and i knew nothing about the source. maybe it will be the same for the dragon ball movie. but then again speed racer.

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    Comment by Kurohana Setsuna
    04:37 21/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    First of all DB-E is complete bull, Goku is white (Damn the "Man") and what is bullet proof monk doing as Master Roshi and Bulma... well...that's fine, either way the whole point of making a live action movie out of a game, comic book or an anime would have to be that they find actors who resemble their characteristics or at least decent professional actors and go with the plot and story of the game, comic book anime. By characteristics I don't mean their hair. For those who voted for DB-E game is just plainly retarded, but what ever that's there opinion. In all I'll still go see the movie,lol

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    Comment by Tallgeese VI
    21:32 20/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Evolution ? I'd rather call that Devolution.

    Off with that Devolution stuff !

    Comment by Yoichi
    22:16 20/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    "What does the scouter say about that game's devolution level?"

    "It's over NINE THOUSAND !!" (rage, pissed)

    Comment by Anonymous
    22:23 20/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    WHAT?! OVER NINE THOUSAND!!

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    Comment by ZeroEdge
    20:39 21/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    INCREASING... IT'S OFF THE CHARTS!!!

    (scouter breaks...)

    Comment by Tesujin
    13:20 17/06/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    !?!?! IT'S OVER 9000 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Comment by Anonymous
    19:22 18/07/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    The scouter must be broken.

    Comment by Yoneda
    01:24 21/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    THERE'S NO WAY THAT CAN BE RIGHT!

    Comment by Sukocen
    04:20 21/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Lol, that's what I say when I first see this movie!

    Comment by Anonymous
    21:23 20/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Rage rage rage.

    I can't imagine that Evolution can be much worse than the original. Hollywood decides to make an adaption and people suddenly start to believe that Dragonball was actually ever good at all.

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    Comment by Techeese
    21:37 20/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Those bastards! what have they done they've ruined the dragoon ball name

    WTH a cross over of and dragon ball D:<

    Comment by Anonymous
    21:55 20/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    now i believe a devolution theory, where hollywood producer slowly turned to ape...

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    Comment by Anonymous
    21:23 20/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Say no to stupid ugly Dragonball 3D... Holywood is a piece of shit!! Burn to ashes Holywood! Don't disgrace our anime..!!

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    Comment by metatron
    21:21 20/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Let's all have a cup of Rage

    Comment by iragedsohard
    22:11 20/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    What?! Nobody rages without me!
    Let me help.

    FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF

    Comment by Heyjey
    12:23 23/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU-

    Comment by Kyo
    23:19 23/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    -UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU-

    Comment by Daisuke.exe
    12:12 24/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    -UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK

    Comment by Kyo
    20:27 20/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Same game, different character models.

    master Roshi looks more handsome that's for sure.

    Comment by Anonymous
    20:45 20/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    How is it the same game?

    Dragonball Z Shin Budokai 2 has at most 24 playable characters from the Dragonball universe, plus it has in-game transformation and an improved upon fighting system.

    Dragonball Evolution, judging from the movie cast, probably only has 7 playable character.

    Sure, they're both fighting games, clearly one has been made with fan-service in mind, the other, however...

    Comment by Inuhanyou
    21:24 20/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    He meant that they have the same fighting engine

    Comment by Kyo
    23:18 23/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    That's what I meant.

    but the character models for DB:E looks blocky. but the backgrounds are more detailed.....probly it would make a decent fighting game.

    PALE PICCOLO OMG

    Comment by SnooSnoo
    20:20 20/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Hollywood needs to be nuked

    Comment by Anonymous
    13:10 21/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Spirit bombed...

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    Comment by XSportSeeker
    21:14 20/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Hollywood is not that bad... but directors who thinks anime adaptations are good must be all shot.

    Comment by Otaku Dan
    12:15 21/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    it's not the director's fault that the movie is not true to the original series,it was the executives fault. they only allowed the director to read the back of a dragom ball dvd case.

    Comment by Anonymous
    20:05 15/09/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Or simply forced it to be 'family friendly' and contain certain elements which the executives BELIEVE would earn them the most money.

    Which is why self-funded projects within small teams are the way to make a movie, or pure hivemind.

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    Comment by ipood
    22:09 20/01/2009 # ! Neutral (0)

    Executive producers and marketing managers rather, I don't think any real director would believe in a movie like that and feel frankly ashamed to have directed it.





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