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Japanese Version rocks,english version okay
Okay I've heard alot about DBZ movie 4- Lord Slug over the years,from it being the worse DBZ movie to date,to being unwatchable. Well I finally decided to check it out,and I have to say this movie is pretty good. I watch the english version of the movie first and it was okay,the voice acting is pretty good. The only regrets that I have concerning the english version and the reason I gave this movie 3 stars instead of 5 is because, the music is not that good for the english version,you might have a couple of music cues that are good,but nothing to be giddy about. Also, for some strange reason,the people at funimation always tend to put corney dialogue in and say things that just aren't ment to be said,or for that matter just doesn't make since. After I watch the english version,I immediatley went back and watch the japanese version,it was like a rebirth of some sorts,because the music was great and the dialogue made perfect since,and situatons were explain more clearly. Why funi didn't use the japanese script instead of the english one I will never know. If funi had kept the original japanese score along with the japanese script the english version would've been awesome! Maybe they'll rerelease all the DBZ movies and have the option of listening to at least the japanese track along with the english voice cast,and knowing the way funi likes to make money they probably will.

Totally average as far as Dragon Ball Z movies go
Lord Slug (1991.) The fourth Dragon Ball Z movie. <
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>INTRODUCTION: <
>The Dragon Ball Z series is one of the finest animes out there, as any fan of Japanese animation will tell you. The series has a "love it or hate it" reputation, but those fans who get into the series are totally immersed by it for a number of reasons. Young people love the series for the fast-paced action and adventure, while older fans enjoy it for the sheer number of characters, and the way they are developed and evolve over the course of time. It's no wonder the series is considered Akira Toriyama's magnum opus, and by far the best of the three Dragon Ball series. When Toei animation made Dragon Ball into an anime, they didn't copy Toriyama's mangas verbatim. They added in many sagas and plot elements not in the manga, often as a result so that the manga and anime were released at the same pace. Toei even created movies based on the series! There were thirteen movies, two television specials, and one OVA/OAV. While not usually canon to the storyline, they are an undeniable part of the Dragon Ball Z franchise that can't be ignored. <
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>OVERVIEW: <
>Dragon Ball Z Movie Four, Lord Slug, was released in Japan on March 19, 1991. The movie was first released in America on August 7, 2001. It is the fourth of the thirteen Dragon Ball Z movies. The original Japanese title translates to something like "Super Saiya-Jin Son Goku." The opening for the Japanese version of the movie is Cha La Head Cha La, but it's the alternate, movies-only opening ending with the scene of Goku holding his bow. The ending animation features newly-created footage of the characters, and a unique piece of music. <
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>THE STORY: <
>The time period is one following the fight against Nappa and Vegeta, and one before the Z fighters depart for Namek. It is also set after Movie Three, The Tree Of Might, since Gohan's dragon appears. Earth is nearly pummeled by a meteor, but Kamehameha blasts by Goku and Krillin save the day. But this was only the beginning of the problem. From the meteor comes Lord Slug, an aging but still super-powerful evil Namekian. He has his sights set on capturing the Earth and turning it into his new mobile base planet, as well as getting the Dragon Balls to reclaim his youth. <
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>REVIEW OF STORY: <
>Many people say this is the worst Dragon Ball Z movie. I'm not necessarily saying they're wrong, but I am going to say that they are far too critical and harsh. I found it to be quite enjoyable. Definitely not the best Dragon Ball Z movie, but still far from being a bad one. The greatest strength of this movie would have to be the battle scenes involving Piccolo. I won't spoil anything here, but he has some awesome scenes. And let's not forget the classic "Whistle Of Doom" so many fans speak highly of. Classic stuff. Sadly, when people say the movie is plagued with weaknesses, they aren't totally wrong. The main bad guy is underdeveloped as a character, as are his henchmen. This alone makes the movie less fun to watch. And let's be realistic, the whole "alien invader" thing has been done to death, and not just in Dragon Ball Z. In some places, this feature feels like a really cheesy fifties science fiction movie. The movie also tends to drag on longer than necessary. And the ending... let's just say it's not much different than the ending to the two movies that followed this one. And despite the (original Japanese) title of the film, Goku never becomes a Super Saiyan in the movie (though he does come close at one point.) What it comes down to is an average Dragon Ball Z movie. Not horrible, not great. <
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>OFFICIAL? <
>I don't consider any of the movies official to the Dragon Ball Z storyline, since Akira Toriyama himself didn't create them, not to mention the fact they don't usually fit into the storyline. This is no exception. The small gap between the Saiyan and Frieza sagas is the only time this one could take place, but Piccolo (who was killed by Nappa) is alive, automatically rendering it false. And Gohan's dragon appears, who was introduced in the non-canon Tree Of Might movie. As such, this movie could only take place in an alternate universe in which no good guys are killed in the Saiyan Saga, and in which Tree Of Might also took place. <
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>REVIEW OF DVD: <
>All of FUNimation's Dragon Ball Z DVDs are pretty much the same as far as content goes. There is no bonus content, unless you consider the obligatory trailers on the DVD to be bonus material. And honestly, I could have lived without them. Why couldn't get get interviews with cast and crew, or trivia/facts, something like that? FUNimation has a lot of room to improve on the DVDs. <
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>THE DUBBED VERSION: <
>Lots of people tend to bash FUNimation's dub of the Dragon Ball Z series? Why? It's inaccurate and sometimes just plain stupid. Not to mention there are times when the choice of voice actors is questionable. They have a tendency to add in too much unneeded extra dialogue. For instance, following the scene where Piccolo yells at Gohan to stop whistling, in the original Japanese version he says nothing more, while in the dub he APOLOGIZES AND TELLS HIM THE WHISTLING WASN'T BAD? WTF!? That's not the Piccolo I know and love. And did I neglect to mention that FUNimation rerecorded the whistling? Not a really big deal, but it was widely expected that the original whistling would be kept intact in the dub. Another example is Bulma looking up after the meteor scene when the fragments are falling to Earth. She's ENJOYING IT in the dub, saying it's pretty. This is a total change from the real version in which she's in a total state of shock. There's stupid dialogue around every corner in the dub. Why is it FUNimation can do great dubbed versions of other animes (Full Metal Alchemist comes to mind) but they can't ever do it for Dragon Ball Z? Topping off the crap fest that is the dubbed version is the music. We don't get the original Japanese music in the dubbed version. We get some rather lame, standard-fare instrumental sequences (if you've watched it on Cartoon Network you'll know what I'm talking about.) And that's not the worst of it. The soundtrack is NU METAL. Come on! If I want to listen to Disturbed, I'll pop in their CD. This kind of music has no place in Dragon Ball Z, and it greatly detracts from the original intended movie. Do I even have to say it? Watch the Japanese version. <
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>OVERALL: <
>Overall this is a good package. Not the best Dragon Ball Z move, and certainly not the best DVD release of Dragon Ball Z content, but overall I'm satisfied. It's not one of the best movies, however, so I really can only recommend this one to die-hard fans of the series who can't get enough. <
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>EDITION NOTES: <
>Two versions of this were released: Edited and Uncut. Obviously, buy uncut. The DVD isn't as readily available as it once was, but is still fairly easy to find. Used stores that buy anime DVDs, online and in-person, should have it. <
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