• The 2009 live-action Dragon Ball movie was a massive disappointment for fans of the beloved anime/manga series. The film's biggest crime was its complete disregard for the source material, straying far from the original story, characters, and tone. Instead of capturing the spirit of Dragon Ball, the movie opted for a generic martial arts flick with little connection to the franchise it was based on.
• One of the most egregious changes was the portrayal of the main character, Goku. In the source material, Goku is a cheerful, childlike hero with a pure heart, but the movie version was a brooding, moody teenager with little resemblance to the original character. This fundamental misunderstanding of Goku's character was a major letdown for fans.
• The live-action Dragon Ball movie also failed to capture the vibrant, fantastical world of the anime/manga. The unique visual style, colorful characters, and over-the-top action sequences that define Dragon Ball were largely absent, replaced by a drab, generic aesthetic. This lack of faithfulness to the source material's distinct style and tone was a major disappointment for fans who were hoping for a faithful adaptation.