The Bad Reputation of the Film 'DRAGON BALL EVOLUTION' Saved by 'SNOW WHITE' at the Lowest IMDb Rating

Kapanlagi.com - For over a decade, DRAGON BALL EVOLUTION has been widely known as the worst example of a live-action adaptation of a popular animated work. With a dismal rating on IMDb and poor reviews from fans and critics, this 2009 release is considered a creative failure despite being commercially successful.

However, that embarrassing position has finally been displaced. In early 2025, Disney's latest film SNOW WHITE officially became the live-action film with the lowest rating on IMDb. This film starring Rachel Zegler only scored 1.6/10, much lower than DRAGON BALL EVOLUTION, which held that position for 14 years.

The downfall of SNOW WHITE is not just about the technical aspects of filmmaking, but also involves various political and cultural issues that sparked controversy. Let's take a closer look at the complete review:

1. DRAGON BALL EVOLUTION becomes the Worst Film in 14 Years

The Bad Reputation of DRAGON BALL EVOLUTION Saved by SNOW WHITE (source: imdb)

DRAGON BALL EVOLUTION, released in 2009, became the subject of global ridicule for failing to capture the spirit of the original series. The casting of Justin Chatwin as Goku was seen as a form of whitewashing, triggering strong protests from anime fans.

Despite grossing $57.5 million from a $30 million budget, the film remains labeled as one of the biggest adaptation failures in Hollywood.

2. Apology from the Screenwriter and Fan Disappointment

Screenwriter Ben Ramsey even publicly apologized in 2016, admitting he took the project solely for the money and did not respect the original source of DRAGON BALL.

This attitude further damaged the film's reputation in the eyes of true fans. This widespread disappointment helped maintain the film's position as the "worst" for over a decade.

3. SNOW WHITE 2025 Debuts, IMDb Rating Falls to Lowest Point

The Bad Reputation of the Film DRAGON BALL EVOLUTION Saved by SNOW WHITE (source: imdb)

The beginning of 2025 marked a turning point when Disney's remake of SNOW WHITE recorded the lowest rating on IMDb: 1.6/10. Harsh criticism came from all directions, even before the film was widely released. This adaptation presented new problems that were far more complex compared to the failure of DRAGON BALL EVOLUTION.

4. Issues of Representation, Politics, and Replacement of Classic Characters

Rachel Zegler, a Latina actress, was chosen to play Snow White, who is traditionally depicted as fair-skinned. Additionally, the replacement of the seven dwarfs with CGI creatures for the sake of inclusivity also sparked outrage among netizens. Zegler also faced criticism for her political statements regarding Palestine and Donald Trump, which heightened tensions among the public.

5. Sharp Financial Failure

This film suffered significant losses, earning only $87.3 million globally from a budget of $240-270 million. On Rotten Tomatoes, SNOW WHITE received only 44%, while Metacritic gave it a score of 50. The sharp contrast between critic reviews and public reactions reflects how Disney failed to meet global market expectations in this adaptation.

That's the bad reputation news of the film DRAGON BALL EVOLUTION being saved by SNOW WHITE. Have you KLovers watched the movie? If not now, when, KapanLagi?

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