Dragonball Awesome

Dragonball Evolution is the best thing to happen to Akira Toriyama's franchise since it was made into a cartoon.

Sure it has some flaws, but about 75 percent of the film was absolutely spot on.

Let's get the flaws straightened out here right away- and there maybe some spoilers here. First off, Oozaru is supposed to be gigantic, film should have been a half hour longer- with way more on Goku's origin, final battle should have been way more epic and no flying during a Kamehameha (Goku should be stationary during it). And that's my fanboy qualms aside.

What can I say? I grew up watching this anime and it holds a special place in my heart.

Justin Chatwin is Goku in this film. No doubt in my mind. I was so certain his performance as the lead would flop it, but it didn't and he just simply as the Saiyan.

Chow Yun Fat was also on form as Master Roshi, he wasn't to much of a sex pest on Bulma, but bear in mind this was a PG and they pulled off what they could get away with.

James Marsters, of Spike fame, was really under used I felt and character of Piccolo could have used some expansion. His voice an make-up was expertly done.

Thumbs up to wardrobe aswell- everything was spot on and Goku's costume was just ace.

The special effects were great and James Wong pulled off a great first attempt with this Dragonball movie.

I'm hoping that's there's going to be more.

And yes, the Kamehameha is very cool.