Boobirt Stylish but barely mediocre overall

Cleveronix A different way of telling a story

Invaderbank The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

Ariella Broughton It is neither dumb nor smart enough to be fun, and spends way too much time with its boring human characters.

jasonmadrid Where the first three DBZ movies gave fans a lot of what they wanted (including the mind-blowing action sequences that were used in the opening credits for the show, "Rock the Dragon!"), the fourth movie, "Lord Slug," is a major step down, especially considering that they should be a lot more powerful by now.The plot is as follows: A killer comet or some such space rock is headed for Earth, somehow causing a bunch of natural disasters in the process. Just when it seems that all hope is lost, though, the meteor is diverted...only for a new threat to descend on Earth from the asteroid.Enter Lord Slug, the enigmatic tyrant from beyond the stars who has come to claim the Dragon Balls and turn Earth into his new frozen, barren homeworld. It's up to Goku and co. to stop him! I remember getting this on VHS when Mom and I were at Target (I don't remember which one of us actually paid for it though lol). It was this one and "Big Daddy," and unfortunately the tape has since been eaten by my cheap VCR so I can no longer watch it. It's decent for an action film (though nowhere near the first 3 movies), and the fight sequences, while lacking the intensity of its predecessors, are at least memorable. This so-so direct-to-video movie is somewhat redeemed by a heavy metal-type soundtrack including Disturbed and what's-their-faces. (Of course, the version which aired on Toonami had a different soundtrack, which made it feel kinda like a let-down.) This movie tends to suffer from what I call "GT Syndrome." The fights are okay, but the animation and frankly the movie as a whole is bland and kind of rushed, even compared to other movies in the series. Its place in the main timeline is also a question for the fans, although there is the possibility that it takes place after Goku arrives back from space and he simply hasn't learned to control his SS powers yet. The overall plot is okay and even the threat to the planet seems halfway plausible (the aliens in space-suits, their takeover of the planet), but the end seems kind of tacky (think "Tree of Might," only instead the tree is a mass of clouds). Even the main villain isn't that original...Highlight: Goku transforming into something that King Kai abruptly calls a "Super Saiyan," but it doesn't look like a Super Saiyan, act like a Super Saiyan, or seem half as strong as a Super Saiyan. Wikipedia calls it an "Enraged Super Saiyan," or "1/2 Super Saiyan," an SS transformation driven by pure rage which pushes him about halfway into it.Final ruling: Basically sets the bar even lower for DBZ movies. It doesn't fit in the timeline, the animation is so-so, and it's not even as fun to watch as most of the other movies. Basically, only for those who have the money to waste and/or are hardcore fans. (Why release 2 movies a year if this is the end result?)

llynnkp SPOILERS AHOY, MATEYS! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Welcome to my first review. Well, let's cut to the chase. I am a Dragonball/Z/Gt fan. I was skeptic about buying this on DVD, when I was told it was a sucky movie. I decided to buy the uncut version on DVD, and I'm glad I did! It is about when an asteroid is about to strike earth. No problemo, Goku can just blast it to bits, right? WRONG!!!! It is inhabited with life forms, and Goku doesn't want to hurt the extraterrestrials, yet if he doesn't, everyone on earth will die. Rather thorny situation..... Until the rock changes course, and explodes, but not before a spaceship speeds out of it. Then emerges LORD SLUG and his minions! He is the ultimate enemy, and is tearing Goku and hes friends apart! Will earth fall at the hands of this villian? Not before slug and Goku turnb to their uuber-cool super forms for one final deathmatch in the ruined city! Don't miss this one if you're a DBZ fan! If you buy it, be sure you get the uncut PG-13 version, the edited for tv one is just plain sorry.10/10

AnthonyRS1983 This is the fourth Dragon Ball Z movie released during the series Japanese TV run. A planetoid is averted by Goku and Krillin and later explodes and descending upon it is a band of sun-sensitive alien nomads led by an aging Super Namek named Slug, who uses the Dragon Balls to regain his youth and plans to terrafreeze Earth into a starship. Defending the planet are Goku, Krillin, Piccolo, and Gohan. This movie suffers from an extremely shallow and ill-conceived plot. It seems that this movie's screenwriter did this movie's story in a very hurried and half-hearted effort (which made a lot of sense, considering that by this point, Toei Animation called for 2 Dragon Ball Z movies to be released annually in March and July to be screened at Toei's annual anime fairs and in theaters). Nearly ever aspect of this movie looked like it was put together without much thought, including the villains, the plot, the animation (from time to time), and in many of the scenes such as how Slug is stopped. The plot often repeats elements found in the previous DBZ movie, Earth's Ultimate Deciding Battle a.k.a. The Tree Of Might. This DBZ movie, purely seen as a regular movie, is one of the worst. If you are a hardcore Dragon Ball Z fan, I'm sure you will find it at least watchable.GRADE: 1 out of 5 stars

LovesDragonballzandMovies I am very surprised that none of the so-called Dragonballz experts have commented on this movie.This is the 4th Dragonballz movie after the Tree Of Might in 1990. A great new DBZ movie focusing on a Namek Alien called Lord Slug who wants the 7 dragonballs for everlasting youth, so he will never die and cannot die.The DBZ Anime has incredible effects that would make US Animators fall flat on their behinds. I like the way they made a big Getta Star Spaceship descend on the earth, illuminating the threat that has struck the earth.Gohan, Oolong, and Bulma head off to see this new ship and are shocked to see that the Space Men by Lord Slugh have captured many people on Earth and made their slaves.Gohan still maturing after his battle with Vegita in the Dragonballz series and Raddittsu, tries to interfere from the Space Men conquering the earth, and even manages to catch the eye of Lord Slug who is watching everything from his hologramic computer.Goku, Piccolo, Kuririn, are all in this movies and it has many great battle scenes.One of them is when a henchman who is part leech tries to kill Goku and Piccollo but is defeated.The great effects are when Lord Slug becomes 50 feet tall and tries to kill Goku.I am such a fan of Dragonballz that I have uploaded a site reviewing all the episodes and movies including the originall Dragonball series.10 stars,way better than American depictions of Dragonballz.