Its been a long time since I've seen a DB/DBZ Movie, and unlike all the other usual
macho good guy vs bad guy films that I've seen in the past of this franchise before.
This film takes an interesting alternative within the series and starts to proceed in a different dimension in this movie compared to the other usual movies in the past.
It would seem that this movie is actually cannon to the series stated by Akira Toriyama himself as this takes place 3 years after kid buu's defeat and 4 years before Uub's appearance at the world martial arts tournament within the anime. Don't worry
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NO SPOILERS.
Story - 7
If you have seen previous movies of this franchise, you will know that the premise within its own story is usually Basic and doesn't have much depth to them since its main focus is on Mindless and intense fights most of the time.
The action scenes in this movie are few and have been tone down to show a lot of the characters from the series present within the film.
This movie mainly follows a God that is known for destruction by the name of
Birusu / Beerus / Bills? ( hmm however you address his name ), is woken up by his flamboyant assistant and caretaker Wiss after a 39 year slumber.
Wiss informs Birusu of Frieza's defeat at the hands of a mysterious Saiyan (Goku) who transformed against him during their epic battle. upon hearing this, Birusu recalls a prophesy 39 years before his sleep, About an Oracle fish that told him about a So called Super Saiyan God that will compete against him in the future.
Having witness Goku's Super Saiyan transformation against Frieza,
Birusu feels now the time is right to face this saiyan with this SSG power.
So him and Wiss decide to find the remaining surviving saiyans after the destruction
of planet vegeta in order for birusu to test his God Powers against the one who possess this SSG power which eventually leads them across the galaxy to King Kai's planet where both Goku and Birusu face off for the first time.
Ultimately the story starts of really well with its introduction and brings a fresh new look to the progression and feel of the characters from the anime however as soon as it gets to the middle where Birusu and Wiss arrive to earth and enter Bulma's 38th birthday party (Which by the way who even celebrates their 38th birthday anyway? since she is so Loaded.)
its during these moments in the film where things for me personally became more tedious and a little too weird and random at times.
The movie had some nice comedy and interaction scenes with many of the characters within the set pieces of this film.
But during the middle I could see it started to drag on a little and it made the pacing of this film a little awkward to sometimes to keep watching which is understandable since this film has a more of a comedic tone to it, especially about that desert scene which perhaps could of used a different scenario perhaps. I know some people who did not like this scene involving a dispute between Birusu and Buu over a pudding cup (which believe me I've seen worse). but ultimately I found it hilarious XD.
This didn't turn me off instead however it kept me hyped for the tension and action that was happening and through the Last quarter of the film we find out the revelation of this Super Saiyan God and after, the incredible main event fight between Birusu and Goku which ends up taking place in many awesome locations from the city, forest, desert, mountains, cliffs, river, from underground labyrinth to the skies above and into the outer atmosphere of space itself (puff) it literally was Outstanding to watch to the end.
Art - 9
A really Great plus to this movie was the animation as it looks awesome, which was also one of the reasons it was worth seeing and not only that but this film is also the first anime film to be shown on screen in IMAX.
The locations throughout this film looked amazing as well as the action scenes, the CGI looked good within the angles even though its a little tricky to see here and there it still works really well. The character designs were nice apart from a few the super saiyan god form whether you like it or not I felt they could have done a better design
(mainly the look of the hair and few other things but thats just my opinion)
But also not to mention how Goku gains his SSG powers seems a little off,
Also ox king (Seriously what is he wearing?) and I could also say the same about the look of Wiss too. Also I felt Trunks and Goten could of looked a little bit older but that is just only a minor nitpick.
But anyway despite those nitpicks I felt that the most unique design was Birusu who has this Egyptian Siamese Cat God look to him almost resembling Anubis the Egyptian god of judgement which brings a lot more of a unique look to his character other than the typical generic steroid looking villains that we are so used to seeing in most Dragon ball movies.
Sound - 7
Not much in this music score stood out to me unfortunately. A few tracks suited some good moments and other scenes in the film including the original opening and closing theme performed by FLOW was good, however i found the music score at times to be quite generic especially with Goku turning into a super saiyan god. I didn't mind the heavy metal use in the fight between Goku and Birusu in the forest which was cool but apart from that, the music i felt wasn't really all that special.
Characters - 8
The characters are pretty much the same as always, there are a few changes in the behaviour of the characters like Goku, Vegeta, King Kai for reasons mainly due to the story which viewers will find out while watching it and not to mention some old faces that fans of the original
dragon ball will remember from the past like Emperor Pilaf, Mai and Shu, But again 1 of the most interesting characters that stood out to me in the film was of course Birusu.
Birusu is awesome, he isn't actually that evil as you think he is but he can be obnoxious.
He is casual and easy going yet has a playful manner about his personality and a lot of swag which is not something you get in a lot of db/dbz villains
he is quick to anger especially over pudding which sounds very silly.
But believe me people I have seen MUCH worse.
He is not only a powerful fighter, but he is also both quirky and entertaining at the same time which made me like his character a lot. Wiss despite his appearance also seems very calm and casual like Birusu not to mention A little mysterious at the same time. I kind of wish more characters were utilized a little more within the more
Enjoyment - 9
The thing is honestly I love how different this film is to a lot of the other films in this franchise, there were interesting moments I enjoyed besides the action, there were some nice comedic moments of nostalgia especially for those who like the Dragon ball series with a few hidden stories closely related to the Dbz series which will keep fans interested. And most of the characters from the Dbz series are in this film too along with some old familiar faces which is Great, they might not get as much screen time in this film but at least they are there in the film regardless.
Towards the end of the film it leaves off on a cliff hangar and one that will raise some questions from there on in. Also this film had some decent and memorable moments as well like for example Birusu final attack in outer space in the film which I like to call (Star Blaze of Judgement) which is basically like the sun being thrown at goku's face i have to admit was awesome! also (Bulma getting slapped by Birusu was also 1 of my favorite moments too ) I'm sorry to any bulma fans out there but that had me in stitches XD.
Overall - 8
I would like to say personally I didn't feel this was the best DB movie but it is one of my favorites alongside Wrath of the dragon and Broly The Legendary Super Saiyan and a nice addition to the story itself.
I know for some fans and others, its a Film where i feel its not going to be for everyone,
sure there is some hiccups and plot holes I notice in a few places here and there
which I can't deny that.
But this did not stop me from enjoying it since it had many parts catered to fans of the series.
Note: You should be aware that this is cannon material to the actual series created by Mr.Toriyama himself and for Db/Dbz fans its more than enough reason for this movie to be seen, Whether the creator Akira Toriyama would want to make a series or a set of movies or specials for the franchise only time will tell.
But for hardcore fans looking for a Bunch of straight up intense explosive action (Its over 9000!!) well there is action but not as consistent enough to meet everyone's needs like some of the other movies, but despite that as a fan, the film is still worth a watch.
Alternative Titles
Japanese: ドラゴンボールZ 神と神
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Type:
Movie
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Status:
Finished Airing
Aired:
Mar 30, 2013
Licensors:
Funimation
Studios:
Toei Animation
Source:
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Demographic:
Shounen
Duration:
1 hr. 25 min.
Rating:
PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
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Your Feelings Categories Sep 18, 2013
Its been a long time since I've seen a DB/DBZ Movie, and unlike all the other usual
macho good guy vs bad guy films that I've seen in the past of this franchise before. This film takes an interesting alternative within the series and starts to proceed in a different dimension in this movie compared to the other usual movies in the past. It would seem that this movie is actually cannon to the series stated by Akira Toriyama himself as this takes place 3 years after kid buu's defeat and 4 years before Uub's appearance at the world martial arts tournament within the anime. Don't worry ... Apr 1, 2013
Taking place a few years after the final battle with Buu comes a new threat, Birusu, The God of Destruction. He is feared by even the Kaious and Kaiou-shin himself. After a 39 year slumber (since the destruction of the Planet Vegeta), Birusu awakens and wonders how Freeza is doing and always talked about fighting him. Apparently, his assistant informs him that Freeza was defeated by Gokuu and that he obtained the form of Super Saiya-jin. During his slumber, Birusu had a dream about fighting the Super Saiya-Jin God and wishes to do battle with him. Always loving a good fight for the sake of
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Sep 14, 2013
First thing I just have to talk about is the art/animation... Seriously, I see a lot of people complain about the animation of the original DBZ series (though I personally love it and find it to be amazing for a 80's/90's show), well watch this and observe some of the best 2D animation in the history of 2D animated movies/tv shows. Seriously, practically every scene is accurately drawn, complexly shaded (as in they have shades, mid-tones, and highlights, whereas most 2D animations only have shades, and mid-tones - oh and One Piece where there's only mid-tones), and basically any other positive thing you can possibly
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Dec 18, 2014
Dragon Ball Z is Back! I was so excited to see this movie and it didn't disappoint. Not like that other piece of shit Dragon Ball: Evolution which will go down as the absolute worst piece of cinema I have ever seen in my life. But I'm not here to talk about that I'm here to review Dragon Ball Z: Kami to Kami a.k.a. Battle of Gods.
The overall story is that Lord Beerus and his master Whis travel to Earth in order to find the Super Saiyan God for him to fight. After hearing that Frieza was defeated by Goku he decides to locate him ... Jun 5, 2013
Before asking yourself if you should see Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods, you should just answer this simple question: Are you a fan of the Dragon Ball franchise? If yes, then chances are you will quite thoroughly enjoy this film. If no, then it's rather unlikely to do anything to sway you over.
The story of Battle of Gods is, as usual for Dragon Ball movies, exceedingly simple; Beers, the God of Destruction, awakens from his 37-year long slumber due to having received a prophecy that a powerful enemy would appear before him around this time, and, due to having had dreams of fighting a ... Mar 7, 2015
First off, i'll make it clear that I don't and have not watched Dragon Ball or Dragon Ball Z, however I know a considerable amount about the show aside from the gritty details, and anything I didn't know I simply asked my friend who was sitting right next to me. That said, the fact that I haven't watched DBZ didn't affect my enjoyment at all as you can see by the score I gave.
Dragon Ball Z: Kami to Kami a.k.a Battle of the God's is an original story written by Akira Toriyama as apart of the Dragon Ball canon storyline. Right off the bat the ... Mar 23, 2015
I didn't have the highest of hopes after watching past Dragon Ball movies since they are quite nonsensical and non-canon but Battle of Gods changed this and gives new life to a staple of the Anime industry.
The amount of fan-service in this movie is godly. You even have pilaf and crew making an appearance. The humour is certainly strong in this movie, it's very comical and brings back memories of the original Dragon Ball series. We have all our favourite characters and they each get quite a bit of screen time which is unusual for Dragon Ball Z which usually focuses on action and ... Dec 5, 2014
Overview:
Did this movie have some large flaws? Obviously. Did I still enjoy every stupid minute of it? You bet your ass I did! Spoilers! Plot and characters: 6/10 The plot is that the Lord of Destruction Beerus has awakened from his slumber and finds out that a Saiyan defeated Freeza. Beerus is informed that Super Saiyans now exist and this reminds him of a dream he had about fighting a "Super Saiyan God". Goku must now reach a new form of power to give an entertaining fight to Beerus or else the shaved Egyptian cat God will destroy the Earth. For no reason, there is also a sub-plot ... Oct 3, 2013
This is my first review so please bear with me.
Dragon Ball Z is the show that marked an entire generation, it is easily one of the most beloved anime series to people from Latin America (the other being Saint Seiya). Suffice it to say this movie was met with great expectation. That expectation was met with mixed reviews, on one hand you have your die-hard hardcore fanboys who truly believe that everything that has "Dragon Ball Z" in it is shitted by God himself. On the other hand, you have people who love DBZ, and have come to appreciate the great quality this show is ... Jul 16, 2014
Dragonball Z is another franchise everyone's heard of. People tend to either love it for its characters and action sequences or think it's kind of stupid because it's kind of a mindless action series where people scream to get stronger. Whatever your opinion on the series, Toriyama Akira's creation has certainly had a profound impact on pop culture. It also has over a dozen films. So, you may have wondered which one I'm looking at today. Well, that would be the most recent film from just last year. Dragonball Z: Battle of Gods.
Story: The narrative begins with the Northern Kai talking to the ... Sep 18, 2013
The first DBZ movie in a long time and this is what we get. A film about the awakening of the God of Destruction, Lord Beerus, and his desire to fight a "Super Saiyan God" that he saw in a dream.
Story: The film starts out interestingly enough with King Kai talking with the Supreme Kai about Beerus's awakening, and within a couple of minutes Goku has a fight with him where he is easily defeated as a Super Saiyan 3. Wanting to find out if anyone knows what the Super Saiyan God is, Beerus and his mentor, Whis, travel to Earth to find the other Saiyans ... Apr 2, 2014
This Dragon Ball Z movie, really surprised me in a very positive way.
When I began watching this, I expected a generic Dragon Ball Z movie, with a villain threatening Earth or Goku's friends. But what I found was so much more. It took a different route with this movie, which I really liked, and wish they would do sooner, or more of. Story: The story is really simple, not to complicated for kids to not understand, but a the same time, enjoyable enough for old fans and adults to enjoy. And everyone that has seen or heard about Dragon Ball Z, should know what to expect. ''Fight ... Apr 14, 2019
For the record, this from the perspective of a guy who finished the entire Dragon Ball manga yesterday, as of the writing of this review, then decided to jump onto this movie and is planning to watch Super. Good? Good. Also, spoilers.
To start with the story, I loved it: Beerus, God of Destruction coming down to earth to look for the sexy man in his dreams so they can fight for the sole reason of him getting some excitement in his boring life as he strongest thing in the 7th Universe. Thing is, Dragon Ball has never been about the super-complicated stories that are necessarily ... Nov 9, 2021
This film was the start of a shift in the series. It went from being one that was focused on the frantic task of having to save the world, to one built around the pursuit of power. It takes everything you know about the Dragon Ball world and turns it on its head, completely changing the Dragon Ball series forever. It was the start of a new era.
The most redeeming thing about this film is that even while it is trying to create this situation where you know the world is in this constant state of danger because of the nature of Beerus, it doesn't ... Jan 8, 2022
Around the time I was getting back into anime, 2016 or so, I remembered that there had been a new Dragon Ball movie released recently with some new Super Saiyan transformation. I remember rolling my eyes at the time, thinking of GT and all the Dragon Ball AF parodies, where new transformations and Super Saiyan 5, 6 and whatever were all being made fun of. I figured I'd give the movie a try at least, I had just watched One Punch Man and was maybe feeling a little nostalgic for good old Dragon Ball.
I was pleasantly surprised that they managed to make this movie not ... Sep 28, 2017
tho has some slow moments but its worth the waiting for the final battle against berrus and goku animation was spectacular and battle was intense but slow moments where fun to especially if you like characters like vegeta bulma whis berrus and some secondary characters get some light to and have some entertainig moment's especially when vegeta prince of the sayjans starts to dance bingo dance but it was strange how the main battel was set up berrus got angry and wanted to destroy earth just becouse buu didn't give him pudding so yeah but after all its db it can be serious sometimes but
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Dec 31, 2021
Note: This is a review of the "tokubetsuban" version with 20 minutes of additional footage, this is the definitive version.
Pitched as the first "canon" elaboration on the finale of the manga, Battle of Gods marks the transition of the franchise from the long completed "Z" era, to the (at the time of release unnamed) "Super" era. With that in mind, a lot of the future of the franchise hinges on this film, and i'm happy to say Battle of Gods "gets" Dragon Ball. Time has been good to Akira Toriyama. Gone is the rushed, seat of your pants energy that permeated the last arc and ... Mar 20, 2022
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods is a simple but effective movie that sets up the future of the franchise. Using the backdrop of Bulma's birthday as a setting, a whimsical destroyer God comes to Earth, seeking the Super Saiyan God of legend.
The story isn't winning points for inspiration, but the comedy and lore are enough to leave you entertained. By the way, I watched this movie in the uncut Japanese dub with subtitles for the most accurate translation. The performance by the voice actors was top notch. There's some great animation when the fighting kicks off, and this adds to the appeal of the movie, ... |