So, what's the opinion on the Magic Begins (Live action)?

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So, what's the opinion on the Magic Begins (Live action)?

Post by Jord » Sat Mar 18, 2006 8:57 am

It gets criticized a lot but I watched it yesterday and it's pretty funny. Although it isn't all that accurate it does have some great parts like the whole thing on the Kame Island. I was suprised how good they represented Roshi, complete with letter-t-shirt and all.

The fighting was a bit lame with guys flying everywhere and "Steam"powerups but the scenes with the Nyoibo were decent and Blue Horn (Pilaf) looked like a legitimate villain.

If you like cheesy flicks it's pretty enjoyable I think.
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Re: So, what's the opinion on the Magic Begins (Live action)

Post by Timo » Sat Mar 18, 2006 10:05 am

Jord wrote:...and Blue Horn (Pilaf) looked like a legitimate villain.
It's not Pilaf. It is Gurumes. The "live action" movie is a "remake" of the first DB movie.

Hehe, but you're right. It's pretty funny. Especially Roshi and the Rambo-Oolong.^^
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Post by Castor Troy » Sat Mar 18, 2006 12:06 pm

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Post by masenko » Sat Mar 18, 2006 2:23 pm

I can't find it for a decent enough price for how bad it supposedly is...
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Post by Mike D » Sat Mar 18, 2006 2:32 pm

Doesnt Goku have an afro?
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Post by Demi » Sat Mar 18, 2006 2:42 pm

Mike D wrote:Doesnt Goku have an afro?
Froku. XD
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Post by DaemonCorps » Sat Mar 18, 2006 3:36 pm

Well, you've convinced me! I just checked on Amazon.com, and I might buy it in the used/new section.
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Post by Azure » Sat Mar 18, 2006 4:33 pm

I loved it, it made me laugh so hard. Considering old Kung-fu movies are a major inspiration for Dragon Ball it works for me. You can't take it seriously at all, so it's more of a " it's so bad it's good" thing.
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Post by DaemonCorps » Sun Mar 19, 2006 2:47 pm

Azure wrote:I loved it, it made me laugh so hard. Considering old Kung-fu movies are a major inspiration for Dragon Ball it works for me. You can't take it seriously at all, so it's more of a " it's so bad it's good" thing.
Watch if possible with some friends so you can make fun and have a good laugh.
Ah, so it's kinda like watching those old, old, live action Superman and Spider-man series? Even if it is, that's still a pretty good reson to buy it (under $15, anyways).
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