Hear Me Out on This One
Bio Broly is not the best Dragon Ball movie. I would never claim that. But it is not nearly as bad as I think people make it out to be. Honestly, had it not had Broly in it, I think people would like it way more!
The movie is mainly centered on Goten and Trunks, which is a very easy way to sell me on enjoying it. I love my two DBZ sons. Android 18 is also a main character, which isn't something we see super often. That's actually what I like best about this movie; it's focused on characters who don't get the spotlight quite so much. Goten and Trunks constantly get sidelined, and while Android 18's been given more to do recently, she's not really gotten to take center stage too much. I love seeing their dynamics, and I'm just glad we get a movie that isn't the Goku and Vegeta show for once. (Not that I don't love the Goku and Vegeta show.)
Like I said, I think the fact that Broly is here makes it worse. Pre-DBS Broly is something of a controversial figure. I think DBZA put it best. He's super dumb, but he's really cool. For some reason, they decided to suck out all the cool factor Broly had in the other 2 movies. He's just a big hulking blob in this one, without the benefit of his design or unique style. Had this movie just given us a more original villain instead of "Broly but even less interesting," I think people would be a lot less hard on it.
I recommend it for Dragon Ball fans, since I think you could do way worse when it comes to DBZ movies. Evolution exists, after all. But if you don't watch the show or don't like it, don't bother with it. It's more of the same.
The movie is mainly centered on Goten and Trunks, which is a very easy way to sell me on enjoying it. I love my two DBZ sons. Android 18 is also a main character, which isn't something we see super often. That's actually what I like best about this movie; it's focused on characters who don't get the spotlight quite so much. Goten and Trunks constantly get sidelined, and while Android 18's been given more to do recently, she's not really gotten to take center stage too much. I love seeing their dynamics, and I'm just glad we get a movie that isn't the Goku and Vegeta show for once. (Not that I don't love the Goku and Vegeta show.)
Like I said, I think the fact that Broly is here makes it worse. Pre-DBS Broly is something of a controversial figure. I think DBZA put it best. He's super dumb, but he's really cool. For some reason, they decided to suck out all the cool factor Broly had in the other 2 movies. He's just a big hulking blob in this one, without the benefit of his design or unique style. Had this movie just given us a more original villain instead of "Broly but even less interesting," I think people would be a lot less hard on it.
I recommend it for Dragon Ball fans, since I think you could do way worse when it comes to DBZ movies. Evolution exists, after all. But if you don't watch the show or don't like it, don't bother with it. It's more of the same.
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