Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: August 6, 2014

8.6	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 250 Ratings

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TheQuietGamerApr 21, 2015

With excellent animation, some very humorous bits, and new additions to the fiction Dragon Ball Z fans have something bearing the series name to get excited about again. At least something that's not a video game. It's just great to see theWith excellent animation, some very humorous bits, and new additions to the fiction Dragon Ball Z fans have something bearing the series name to get excited about again. At least something that's not a video game. It's just great to see the characters back again in something that can revitalize the series for so many.

As always with Dragon Ball the fiction is a little crazy. Insane new powers become available to our hero Goku as the earth is in danger from a new ridiculously overpowered foe. The battles that follow are insane, fast, and awesome. The action is on point and as much of a blast to watch as ever.

The writing is also pretty solid. Especially from a humor standpoint. The fate of the planet may be at stake, but the writers aren't afraid to keep things light with some well placed jokes. In the middle of all the seriousness a characters will just start cracking jokes on one another. In any other movie this would be a big problem, but this is Dragon Ball. That's just how it works. I appreciated the laughs and fans probably will too.

The movie shows that the stories from the Z chapter of Dragon Ball aren't over. Some confusion comes in the form of wondering whether or not Dragon Ball GT is still cannon, but for the most part this story fits into the fiction well. I'm excited to see where the future of the series is going. It's great to see life breathed back into this classic series. Even better is that it is done in the form of a great movie.

I give "Dragon Ball Z: Battle of gods" an 8.9/10.… Expand

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SkyrimGuy935Jan 17, 2015

Just know that if you're expecting an epic worthy of the title 'Battle of Gods' you may be disappointed. However, if you're a true fan of the show, and not some ignoramus raging about how there wasn't enough action, this movie will give theJust know that if you're expecting an epic worthy of the title 'Battle of Gods' you may be disappointed. However, if you're a true fan of the show, and not some ignoramus raging about how there wasn't enough action, this movie will give the nostalgia trip of your life. The humor was perfect, the animation was beautiful, and the action, although it doesn't pick up until towards the end, is a real treat to watch. In the end, Battle of Gods is sure to please fans of the series and offer a delightful feeling of nostalgia.

8.8/10… Expand

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GuideVaultMar 22, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I know people are voting this highly but I must disagree as the characters are so different and I don't mean different in they have been improved but rather they have had their personalities diminished as a whole.
Goku has become a certified man child rather than a man with child-like tendencies.
Vegeta is a laughing stock of a saiyan even being reduced to the level of the cheap humor that Roshi was back in Z.
Gohan himself was a drunken fool wishing to be shot at believing he was acting in a show. This led to Videl being shot btw by a child Mai.
The storyline was bland given that the main opponent was the God of Destruction, it took way too long to for any real enjoyment to be reached. Also, when Goku reached SSJG it was with the help of a cheap way, 5 pure hearted saiyans, which included an unborn Pan (real lame).
The biggest thing that bothered me though wasn't the fact I stated above but by Bulma. Instead of the overly bossy, but good natured person we are given a rich brat unlike any Bulma we have seen before. This was a deal breaker, oh & did I mention Vegeta.. ( I know I did, but it still bothers me).
I would say watch the movie to know how the story line begins before DB Super otherwise avoid it.… Expand

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KevinJohnson321Oct 16, 2014

Battle of Gods is probably the most anticipated movie from the Dragon Ball franchise, is one a very good movie with the great comedy we loved from the original DragonBall and the DragonBall Z series, and the action packed fights. I reallyBattle of Gods is probably the most anticipated movie from the Dragon Ball franchise, is one a very good movie with the great comedy we loved from the original DragonBall and the DragonBall Z series, and the action packed fights. I really liked the movie, but i think the major flaws were that the fight scenes were very short, and the fact that adding a new saiyan form didn't really fit in with the rest of the episode like GT.
I know some people argue that GT isn't part of the original DBZ, but in GT Goku (or any other saiyan) could have transform into Super Saiyan God to fight Baby or Shenron. I think they could have added more detail into the New characters Beerus/Bills and Whis. I think the transformation wasn't the best design, i would have liked a form like Super Saiyan 4 with fur like SSJ4 but in gold color, and Gold Super Saiyan 4 hair style with the electricity like SSJ 2 and 3 and a Gold aura. overall i think it needed just a tiny bit more detail, but very good movie. I was very happy seeing both the Japanese and English Dubbed… Expand

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ICON5781Aug 10, 2014

I honestly loved this movie, it was a good breeze fresh air, after 17 years they brought a movie in cinemas , it was a hit. Can't wait for 2015 and the new movie

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Nintendo-XreamAug 27, 2014

The First Dragon Ball Z Movie Brought to theaters, a Hero who becomes a God is this movie's tagline and it is true, it is my 3rd favorite Dragon Ball Z movie to date Hands Down, this movie was money that was Well Spent, so good in fact, IThe First Dragon Ball Z Movie Brought to theaters, a Hero who becomes a God is this movie's tagline and it is true, it is my 3rd favorite Dragon Ball Z movie to date Hands Down, this movie was money that was Well Spent, so good in fact, I honestly cant wait for its sequel in 2015… Expand

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ChaeoteMar 5, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ok this movie gets points, just because it's DBZ, and I'm a huge nerd.

The final battle is also kinda cool.

I will say this though, the way they got Goku to become the Super Saiyan God?

That is some convoluted **** right there.

Seriously!? The FETUS counts!?!?

Yeeeaaaahhhh.....ok...… Expand

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paulwasthereAug 7, 2014

If you check out the wikipedia article on this movie you can actually see that this movie came out last year. Thought that was something interesting to point out.

The movie was done well from an anime perspective and was exactly what I wasIf you check out the wikipedia article on this movie you can actually see that this movie came out last year. Thought that was something interesting to point out.

The movie was done well from an anime perspective and was exactly what I was hoping for. I would have given this a 4-5 if it looked just like the TV show but you can tell that they did polish it up and do a better job on this movie. The story was interesting but the ending was almost downright terrible. Me and the guy in front of me watching this movie were just disappointed at how it ended. The humor made me laugh and it did poke some fun at itself along the way.

Anyone who loved watching the TV show will definitely like this movie.… Expand

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KasaiWolfMar 22, 2015

Battle of Gods is a grossly overrated Dragon Ball Movie. It's passable but no more. The action scenes are good, the comedy is also OK (especially Vegeta singing) but the fact that they introduce a powerful new transformation, two powerful newBattle of Gods is a grossly overrated Dragon Ball Movie. It's passable but no more. The action scenes are good, the comedy is also OK (especially Vegeta singing) but the fact that they introduce a powerful new transformation, two powerful new characters (both of which Vegeta and King Kai knew of but never thought to worry about since Beerus seems to be someone they would worry about the most) and a retcon of GT.

If this is how Dragon Ball is going to go then I think Mr. Toriyama should have handed over control to someone else by now.… Expand

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ikereviewMay 11, 2015

DBZ Battle of gods is great reboot to the dragonball franchise new villians great computer animation epic battles alot of funny moments and it has a sequel revival of F

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imthenoobAug 20, 2022

Considering how consistently bad the DBZ movies are in general (with an occasional diamond in the rough), Battle of Gods is a breath of fresh air that totally revives a long-dead film franchise for the series. With the introduction of newConsidering how consistently bad the DBZ movies are in general (with an occasional diamond in the rough), Battle of Gods is a breath of fresh air that totally revives a long-dead film franchise for the series. With the introduction of new lore (Super Saiyan God), new and fantastic characters in Beerus and Whis, and many comedic moments throughout, This movie far exceeded expectations. It was darn near perfect IMO.… Expand