Dragonball Evolution Blu-ray

Dragonball Evolution

 (2009)

Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Sci-Fi | Thriller



Goku and a handful of friends battle for the Earth against the deadly forces of the Saiyans, who are sweeping across the universe, leaving a path of destruction. Goku and his friends' best chance for survival rests with the Namekian DragonBalls, which provide them the power to summon a mighty dragon.

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Starring: Justin Chatwin, Chow Yun-Fat, Emmy Rossum, Jamie Chung
Director: James Wong

Dragonball Evolution Blu-ray, Video Quality

 


Dragonball Evolution debuts on Blu-ray with a high quality 1080p transfer framed in the film's theatrical 2.40:1 aspect ratio. The film's opening tightrope training sequence leaves something to be desired. Offering red flesh tones, moderate detail, and a washed out, overly bright, almost glowing image, the sequence just doesn't offer any visual appeal, but fortunately the scene turns out to be the exception to the rule. Generally, Dragonball Evolution looks fantastic, with excellent detail in clothing, sidewalks, desert terrains, varied interiors, and close-up shots; eye-popping yet warm colors; and a solid level of visible depth. Some shots stand out as particularly excellent and representative of the transfer's quality. Several extreme slow-motion shots of broken glass and splashing water allows the viewer to soak in the very minute details of the small objects, each one appearing as a very well-defined individual. Likewise, a close-up shot of small pebbles in chapter six appears positively stunning in texture and absolute definition. The transfer does see some unsightly banding in a few places, and blacks occasionally take on a brighter-than-optimal appearance. Otherwise, Dragonball Evolution represents another upper-tier visual release from 20th Century Fox.

Dragonball Evolution Blu-ray, Audio Quality

 


Dragonball Evolution dishes out an aggressive DTS-HD MA 5.1 lossless soundtrack. Offering crisp, strong dialogue; bass that tends to reverberate through the gut; and a crystal-clear presentation of music and sound effects, there's not much to be disappointed about with this one. The track features a consistently solid low end that's present in both music and sound effects; it never overextends itself but instead delivers a consistently strong but not incredibly powerful level of bass that's sure to please demanding listeners. The destruction of a structure in chapter six, for instance, throws sounds in a logical directional pattern that accompanies the crumbling wood and the subsequent thud serves up a hefty amount of punch. The track also creates a solid atmosphere; a party scene in chapter five features the sounds of running water, music, and partygoer chatter all around the soundstage, with the rear channels delivering some of the ambience. The action scenes, too, tend to feature plenty of discrete, supportive, and atmospheric effects that flow from the back channels. Dragonball Evolution delivers exactly the kind of sonic experience expected of it: a dynamic yet inviting and clear presentation that makes excellent use of the entire soundstage. This is another fine offering from 20th Century Fox.

Dragonball Evolution Blu-ray, News and Updates

• Live-action Dragonball Evolution Blu-ray Announced - May 27, 2009

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