Dragon Ball Super: Broly
Synopsis
Forty-one years ago on Planet Vegeta, home of the infamous Saiyan warrior race, King Vegeta noticed a baby named Broly whose latent power exceeded that of his own son. Believing that Broly's power would one day surpass that of his child, Vegeta, the king sends Broly to the desolate planet Vampa. Broly's father Paragus follows after him, intent on rescuing his son. However, his ship gets damaged, causing the two to spend years trapped on the barren world, unaware of the salvation that would one day come from an unlikely ally. Years later on Earth, Gokuu Son and Prince Vegeta—believed to be the last survivors of the Saiyan race—are busy training on a remote island. But their sparring is interrupted when the appearance of their old enemy Frieza drives them to search for the last of the wish-granting Dragon Balls on a frozen continent. Once there, Frieza shows off his new allies: Paragus and the now extremely powerful Broly. A legendary battle that shakes the foundation of the world ensues as Gokuu and Vegeta face off against Broly, a warrior without equal whose rage is just waiting to be unleashed. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Dragon Ball Super: Broly is a visually impressive and action-packed movie that expands on Saiyan lore. While many appreciate the updated animation style and expanded backstory, some feel the plot is formulaic and the film deviates from the original Dragon Ball spirit. Opinions are divided on the canonization of Dragon Ball Minus, contributing to a moderate level of controversy.
Strengths
- Great animation and fight choreography, especially in the latter half of the movie.
- Expands the Saiyan history and lore, providing a deeper backstory for Broly and other Saiyan characters.
- Good mix of story and action, with effort put into the plot.
- The movie is built up better than most popular series movies in the last 3-4 years.
- Art style is reminiscent of old school manga and anime colors.
- The action is ramped up to the series heights while also providing some solid character work.
Weaknesses
- Some plot issues and basic structure problems.
- The story can feel cliche or formulaic, relying on a simple revenge plot.
- Dragon Ball Minus becoming canon is not well-received by some.
- Loss of the Dragon Ball spirit, with too much focus on fights and fanservice.
- Animation is lazy, the art style is cheap and cost effective rather than detailed and hand drawn.
- Character depth is lacking for Broly.