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DBZ Movie 2
"The World's Strongest Man"
Plot Synopsis
The timeline is during the Saiya-jin Saga. Oolong, after the
discovery of Dragonballs automatically gathering has lured Gohan
with him to the Zulmyzubril mountain range to verify their
discovery and hopefully wish for another pair of panties. Obviously,
the first one Shenlong gave Oolong isn't enough.
Coincidentally, a fanatical scientist named Dr. Kochin was
present as well. He collected all the Dragonballs to revive his
colleague, Dr. Wheelo who was buried under frozen ice 50 years
before. The Dragon obediently granted the wish, and a colossal,
black fortress was revealed underneath the shattered ice.
Revived, Dr. Wheelo, who inhabits a large brain jar with a
robotic body, now seeks a body to inhabit. He wants to co-exist
with the world's strongest man, and eventually take over the
world. Our heroes will have to once again foil another monstrous
plan. So, basically, it's the same damn plot again.
Character Description
The greatest scientific mind in history makes an appearance, and
he desires power and dominance like many cliché villains.
However, he will not do it alone. With his gruesome three
bio-fighters and his assistant Kochin, he plans to sovereign over
the Earth. Piccollo, Gokou, Kuririn, Gohan, and even the Turtle
Elder pour their efforts to stop this power-hungry tyrant. An odd
little musical of Gohan's while dreaming creates some comic
relief.
Animation and Sound
In comparison with other Anime, the animation isn't awfully
detailed. The colors are fairly brilliant and the fighting
scenes, while featuring repeat animation, are exceptionally well
done. A trait DBZ is known for, well until Cell premiered his
fighting. Barely any new music was integrated, deriving among the
TV series as well as Dragonball. One instance of this is
Piccollo's theme. The audio effects of hits and blocks are on cue
as well as most of the English and Japanese dubbing. FUNimation
did abnormally fine with the voice acting. However, frankly,
Kochin's English voice frightens me. While masculine in original
Japanese, the English voice actor possesses a screeching voice
similar to a witch. This is oddly fitting with Kochin's
single-tooth grin, if not exactly pleasuring to the ear. The
movie has no glaring blunders in this department.
Other Aspects
The entire root of this movie was to simply express Gohan's
friendship toward Piccollo. During the movie time period,
Piccollo antics in Dragonball still lingered fresh in the world's
mind. However, Gohan, in his relentless effort to befriend
Piccollo obviously did have a dramatic impact on him. Gohan's
innocence dissolved some of Piccollo's ambitions to such an
extent he even offers some praise. In simpler terms, Piccollo's
getting soft. This, of course, was completed expected. Many of
Gokou's past adservaries have eventually befriended Gokou.
Overall
If you're seeking a wonderfully deep, memorable story, you'll be
drastically disappointed. Dragonball was never known its depth.
Its entire plot is a generic cliché. However, if it's Friday
night, and some food is remaining in the fridge, this'll be worth
your time while you exercise your gums. I don't recommend
purchasing it, because realistically there's much more important
things out there for $15. Simply tape it next time CN decides to
do a marathon.
65%
Written by Stele
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