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Summary: My First DBZ Movie
Review: This was the first DBZ movie I ever saw. And coming off of the TV anime which was way too drawn out (at least until the Cell Games) this short 45 minute movie was graetly appreciated. It starts off with an explaination of who this Cooler guy is and how he ties into the series (even though he's exclusive to the movies). He is the elder brother of Freiza (yes, that will he just dia and go away? Freiza) and is much stronger than his little bro. He comes to earth to maintain his family's honor (not to avenge his brother) which is a very Japanese concept I guess. The fight really starts off about halfway through the movie and keeps heating up til the very end, especially once Coller powers up to a level surpasing his brother's (heh heh heh). I watched the movie in Japanese and English. I do like the Japanese voices better, but the music is all recycled from the series. The English voices are ok, but the rock music really makes the fights feel more intense. This is the 5th of 13 DBZ movies. FUNimation really needs to get crackin on the rest of the movies (they've released the first 8 so far). Also, the reason that the highest mark I can give to a DBZ movie is 4 stars is that none of them are widescreen in the US releases. These were released in the theaters in Japan, thus they ARE supposed to be widescreen (matted format 1.85:1 ratio I believe, TV screens are 1.33:1). There are scenes in the movies that look chopped off at the sides on the DVDs. This is why. All in all, it's a good bye for a DVD fan. If you're not, but like a good quick fight anime, rent it at least.
Rating:
Summary: My First DBZ Movie
Review: This was the first DBZ movie I ever saw. And coming off of the TV anime which was way too drawn out (at least until the Cell Games) this short 45 minute movie was graetly appreciated. It starts off with an explaination of who this Cooler guy is and how he ties into the series (even though he's exclusive to the movies). He is the elder brother of Freiza (yes, that will he just dia and go away? Freiza) and is much stronger than his little bro. He comes to earth to maintain his family's honor (not to avenge his brother) which is a very Japanese concept I guess. The fight really starts off about halfway through the movie and keeps heating up til the very end, especially once Coller powers up to a level surpasing his brother's (heh heh heh). I watched the movie in Japanese and English. I do like the Japanese voices better, but the music is all recycled from the series. The English voices are ok, but the rock music really makes the fights feel more intense. This is the 5th of 13 DBZ movies. FUNimation really needs to get crackin on the rest of the movies (they've released the first 8 so far). Also, the reason that the highest mark I can give to a DBZ movie is 4 stars is that none of them are widescreen in the US releases. These were released in the theaters in Japan, thus they ARE supposed to be widescreen (matted format 1.85:1 ratio I believe, TV screens are 1.33:1). There are scenes in the movies that look chopped off at the sides on the DVDs. This is why. All in all, it's a good bye for a DVD fan. If you're not, but like a good quick fight anime, rent it at least.
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Summary: FUNimation did something right here.
Review: Usually I hate dubbed anime because of how the dubbing companys cut stupid things out and change storylines but Cooler's Revenge was pretty good. They used music that fit with the fight scenes and the voice overs and matching the taling to the mouth movements were great. The plot was good and I realize that it was different somewhat of the orginal japanese version. usually FUNimation (after they moved productions after the Namek Saga, when they got new voices) did a horrible job at making the show interesting but they really did a great job on this one.
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Summary: Good movie, with some of the better dubbing I've seen.
Review: Usually when Funimation dubs a dbz movie it just [stinks], but this one actually wasn't THAT bad. Sure there are a few really corny parts with Goku worrying about animals and innocent people, and the japanese version is WAY better, but still, its not as bad as what they've done with the rest of the series.One Pro that the English version actually has is the music, but then again, if you're not into deftones and disturbed like me then stick with the japanese. There are only a few insignificant problems I saw with this and they are: 1. Goku still, like in movie 4, says "I ain't" in the subbed version on the dvd. That just bothers me for some reason. I'm not sounds so much better. 2. They made Salza have a french accent in the dubbed. Why? Just Why? 3. The dvd menu is garbage. The graphics are okay, but they could at least put some more info on it. Other than those its a must buy. Oh, by the way, the Spanish version is hillarious!
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Summary: freeza had a brother?
Review: well there is always a lot of surprises in the DBZ series and movies. just when you think that all of Freeza's family is dead, here comes his brother. certainly we all know what happens, he comes they fight, and boom: the good guys win. if youre not a DBZ fan id recomend you watch the series before you pick up any of the movies or specials. most people hate these series because they dont know the story behind them, and the movies just take place at certain time periods of the series. over all this is a great anime for those that like DBZ. its #4 of 12 i think and would be a great addition to fans who collect them.
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Summary: Best DBZ movie dub out so far....
Review: Yes this must be one of the best Dragon Ball Z Movies Funimation has Dubed. I have to say that funimation is doing a better job because they put four languages on this dvd! I liked the movie but if you think that this movie was the best, wait there is more there are a total of 13 Dragon Ball Z movies out there only five are dubed so far. By 13 I mean only the anime "Dragon Ball Z," and not the two OVAs, which I don't think will ever make it to America. But if you're a DBZ this is a must, but so are all the other movies!
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