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Forty one years ago, when Planet Vegeta was still teeming with life, there were born three extraordinary Saiyan children; one was labeled a low-class warrior, another was bred to be a Prince, and the last was exiled to the farthest reaches of the universe. While unbeknownst to any of them at the time, destiny would eventually force them to cross paths and engage in a conflict so intense it would literally shake our world. While the story of the first two children, Goku and Vegeta, has been well documented over the last three decades - its the third child, Broly, who’s story is brought to the forefront in the latest “Dragon Ball” film. With a power that rivals even that of a Super Saiyan God, can Goku and Vegeta withstand the overwhelming power of the exiled Super Saiyan, Broly?
More than anything else, “Dragon Ball” is known for its action, and “Broly” doesn’t disappoint in the slightest. While the movie does have a relatively slow start, it serves an important purpose in providing necessary exposition for Broly’s new origin story, while also giving viewers a glimpse at our favorite characters history - even providing glimpse at characters we’ve never seen before. However, when the action finally begins, it doesn’t let up as our heroes are pushed to their absolute limit to hold off Broly and his seemingly limitless power.
The battle between Goku, Vegeta, and Broly is definitely one to remember - not just for the destructive force wrought by the three Saiyans, but for the magnificent way its presented to audiences. “Broly” is without a doubt the most beautiful representation of “Dragon Ball” I have ever seen - which I hear is a huge deviation from the poor quality fans received from the “Super” anime. The animation for this movie evoked not only a sense of nostalgia for the days of “DBZ,” but also serves as a fresh take on a familiar universe.
Speaking of fresh takes, Broly is perhaps the best example of it. Once known only for his monstrous physical form and volatile temper (KAAAKOORRAATTTT!), the new Broly has a level of depth to him that serves to make him one of the most interesting antagonists of the entire “Dragon Ball” series. Exiled from his home world because his innate strength surpassed the King’s own son, he was continually forced to fight for his life on a hostile planet for several decades. While this version of the character is still prone to bouts of uncontrollable rage, the reason behind it makes a lot more sense. Even more so, when he does have his rage in check, he’s one of the kindest characters in the “Dragon Ball” universe. He isn’t inherently rude like Vegeta, nor does he yearn for battle in the same way Goku does - Broly stands apart for his ability to empathize with others in a way we haven’t really seen from Vegeta or Goku. Broly is just a simple guy who’s perfectly content with living a peaceful life with his new friends on his adopted home world.
“Dragon Ball Super: Broly” is a whole lotta fun whether you’re a die hard fan of the series, or if you’ve been hiding under a rock for the last couple of decades and have no idea what the series is about. You’ll laugh, you’ll cheer - in short, you’ll have a great time watching this movie. If you haven’t seen it yet, be sure to check it out while it’s still in theaters!
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