Noted 0.8 out of 5, this is one of the worst films of all time: 7 years later, the scriptwriter asked forgiveness for having disappointed millions of fans

On April 1, 2009, Dragonball Evolution landed in the cinema, and it was unfortunately not an April Fool. The adaptation of the cult manga of Akira Toriyama made a monumental flop, collecting only 55 small million dollars worldwide for a budget of 30 million.

In France, Dragonball Evolution attracted only 320,000 curious people who had to bleed eyes and ears. On Allociné, the spectators granted him the stratospheric note of … 0.8 out of 5! Even today, he is considered one of the worst films of all time.

Directed by James Wong, the film was written by a certain Ben Ramsey, whose career was torpedoed by this bitter failure. The screenwriter also apologized in 2016, Responding to Derek Padulaauthor of several books on the Dragon Ball phenomenon.

A pain still present

“Dragonball Evolution has left a very painful brand in my creative life. Having my signature on something so badly received is heartbreaking. Having received so many letters of hatred broke my heart”said Ben Ramsey.

“I spent so many years trying to put the fault on others, but in the end everything is based on the words I wrote and I fully assume to have disappointed so many fans. I did the best I have been but in the end I dropped the Balls dragons”he admitted.

I spent so many years trying to put the fault on others, but in the end everything is based on the words I wrote and I fully assume that I have disappointed so many fans.

The screenwriter apologizes

“I embarked on the project because I was attracted to the big check to the key, I was not a fan of the license but a businessman who was on a contract. I learned that you cannot provide a big creative effort without a minimum of passion, otherwise you will get only a semi-optimal result, or even something just good to throw”he courageously confessed.

“So I don't blame anyone other than me for Dragonball. As a fan boy of other series, I know what you feel when you expect something you love and that you are disappointed with the result. I apologize sincere to all Dragon Ball fans”concluded the screenwriter.

I know what you feel when you expect something you love and are disappointed with the result. I apologize sincere to all Dragon Ball fans.

On March 1, 2024, after the death of Akira Toriyama, creator of the franchise, Ben Ramsey posted A message on his social networksmaking amends to the Japanese maestro. “Good luck to the big Akira Toriyama. I hope you could read my first draft. I did my best to honor your work and I am really sorry for what happened to him”he said, in homage to the famous mangaka.

If you want to see or review the extent of the disaster, the film is available on Disney+.