BLU-RAY
REVIEW: DRAGONBALL EVOLUTION
08/02/09
OVERVIEW:
The legend comes to life when one of the
most successful anime franchises of all-time arrives on Blu-ray
Disc with Dragonball Evolution: Z Edition, available July 28
from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. A live-action
adaptation of the hugely popular franchise, Dragonball
Evolution: Z Edition is a non-stop action thrill ride
centered on a humanoid alien named Goku (Justin Chatwin, War
of the Worlds), who tries to fulfill the wish of his dying
grandfather by collecting all seven of the world's mystical
Dragonballs with the help of the great Master Roshi (Chow
Yun-Fat, Bulletproof Monk). It’s a race against time against
the evil Lord Piccolo (James Marsters, “Buffy The Vampire
Slayer”), who is trying to use the Dragonballs to take over
the world.
SYNOPSIS: Based on one
of the most popular Japanese manga series of all time,
Dragonball: Evolution follows a young warrior on an epic
adventure to discover his destiny...and save the world from
the forces of darkness. For his eighteenth birthday,
mild-mannered Goku is given a mystical Dragonball, one of
only seven in existence, which combine to grant a perfect
wish to whoever possesses them. But an ancient warlord named
Piccolo has escaped eternal imprisonment and is on his own
quest to gather the Dragonballs. Goku must enlist the help
of his friends—and the power of his evolving martial arts
skills—to defeat Piccolo before it’s too late! Packed with
spectacular visual effects, high-flying action, and over an
hour of hard-hitting extras, Dragonball: Evolution Z-Edition
brings the legend to life as never before!
BLU-RAY: The film is
presented in 1080P widescreen with a 2.40:1 aspect ratio preserving its theatrical
format. The picture is just flawless, giving the film the
special effects the clarity that
only high definition can provide. 20th Century Fox Home
Entertainment did a phenomenal job in this transfer. Very
clean! Not only the picture looks
excellent in this release, also the sound it is good, a 5.1
Dolby TrueHD in English that provides a nice complement to
the picture. It also includes 5.1 Dolby Digital language
tracks in Spanish and French, as well as subtitles in
Spanish, Portuguese, French,
Cantonese, Mandarin and Korean.
In terms of Special Features,
the Dragonball Evolution: Z Edition Blu-ray Disc contain
eight deleted scenes, featurettes, gag reels, a music video
and a couple of good Fox Movie Channel presentations
taking about the making of a scene and Life after School
with Justin Chatwin. The Blu-ray Disc will also include a
digital copy of the film and an exclusive scavenger hunt
game called “Goku’s Quest”
Overall the film provides an
action roller coaster ride for fans of the franchise. Some
may argue that it is not, however I have fun with it.
VIDEO:
1080P Anamorphic Widescreen
AUDIO:
English
TrueHD Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - Spanish French
5.1 Surround
Subtitles - Spanish, Portuguese,
French, Cantonese, Mandarin and Korean
BONUS FEATURES:
Goku’s Quest – BD
Exclusive scavenger hunt game
Eight Deleted Scenes
Goku’s Workout: Stunt
Work featurette
Fox Movie Channel
Presents: Making a Scene
Fox Movie channel
Presents Life After Film School with Justin Chatwin
Dragonball Gag Reel
Brian Anthony “Worked
Up” Music Video
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