Dragonball Evolution

Dragonball Evolution

The legend comes to life.

Directed by James Wong

Produced by Dune Entertainment, Star Overseas

200985 min2.9 / 10

A live-action adaptation of a beloved manga that struggles to balance epic fantasy adventure with a tonally uncertain execution, marked by martial arts action and a quest narrative that feels emotionally distant.

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.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Dragonball Evolution violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Dragonball Evolution sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Does Dragonball Evolution end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of films.

  • Is Dragonball Evolution easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Dragonball Evolution scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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13/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity76

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise1

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love1

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Dragonball Evolution

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Dragonball Evolution

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Dragonball Evolution, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Dragonball Evolution, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Dragonball Evolution, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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