Product Details

• Actors: Masako Nozawa, Don Brown, Ted Cole, Paul Dobson, Hiroko Emori
• Directors: Daisuke Nishio
• Writers: Akira Toriyama, Takao Koyama
• Producers: Gen Fukunaga, Hideki Goto, Hiroe Tsukamoto, Kazumasa Horikawa, Kenji Shimizu
• Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
• Language: Japanese (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Studio: Geneon [Pioneer]
• DVD Release Date: December 17, 1997
• Run Time: 45 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (83 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6304677022
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #88,239 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Dragon Ball Z - The Movie - Dead Zone" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

From the back cover
Gohan is kidnapped!

The evil Garlic Jr. is gathering the seven Dragon Balls to wish for immortality. Then Garlic Jr. plans to take over the world and make the entire human race suffer for the death of his father. Goku rushes to save Gohan, but arrives at the fortress just as Garlic Jr. summons the Eternal Dragon. Krillin and Piccolo try to help Goku, but their combined strength is no match for Garlic Jr., who creates a "Dead Zone" (black hole) to suck our heroes into oblivion. Suddenly Gohan starts to show his hidden power, but will it be enough?!

Product Description
Gohan is kidnapped by mysterious warriors! As Goku rushes to save his son, it is revealed that the kidnappers are henchmen for Garlic Jr. who is trying to gather the seven Dragon Balls to realize his wish - immortality. Once immortal, Garlic Jr. intends to control the whole world with his evil power and seek revenge upon the human race and Kami for the death of his father. Unfortunately, Goku arrives at Garlic Jr.'s fortress just has Garlic Jr. summons the Eternal Dragon! Joined by Krillin and Piccolo, Goku challenges Garlic Jr., but Garlic Jr.'s power is too strong. He creates a "dead zone" (a black hole) to vacuum up our heroes, but suddenly, Gohan starts showing his hidden power! Includes dialogue in English and Japanese, and includes English subtitles.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dead Zone DVD, December 28, 2000

By A Customer

I had already seen this movie on Cartoon Network, and being as how I'm a DBZ enthusiast I really wanted to own it. I really thought they did a good job on making the dubbed version, the sound effect and music sound much clearer, than the original Japanese version, even if they differ from time to time. Finally they added as extras, some original sense from DBZ the series, that had been edited from the American version. And they put some nice touches in to the menu, making it all the more enjoyable. The movie was really good too, but chances are if your going to buy this you have already seen it. But if you haven't seen this movie it is a really good classic DBZ movie,action with a side of comedy, and it sets up the story for the Garlic Jr. saga.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great dvd. Worth the money., February 11, 2001

By A Customer

As said in the title, I think this is a great DVD. If watching, i advise you to put the settings on Japanese with english subtitles. The dub voices and acting is horrible. Now, here is the review. The first of the 13 DBZ movies, Deadzone (Return My Gohan in japanese) Tells of Garlic Jr., and his struggle to take over the world. He starts by collecting the dragonballs to summon the dragon Shenron. He ends up kidnapping Son Gohan, the son of Chichi and Son Goku- The worlds strongest fighter, and Goku goes on a bit of a journey on his flying cloud kintoun to rescue him. After Garlic Jr gathers the dragonballs (right after a very interesting sequence where Gohan gets drunk off some apples) he wishes or immortality. To know the rest BUY THE DVD. Oh, and the extras are great for those sheltered from the japanese episodes (me ;_;). There are four clips that weren't shown on Dub Dragonball Z. 2 are from pisode one and two are most of episode 9 (only about 12% of episode nine was shown on Dub DBZ). But, just to sum everything up, buy the DVD. You shouldn't regret it but only in minor ways. I gave it a four because they could have done better with the subtitles. Kinda hard to read.

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dragonballz, May 21, 1999

By A Customer

For being an American version, I would have to give this a very good rating. I recommand you get the jap. version of this (the english one is very edited and censored). Its pretty short but has lots and lots of action. Usually The only people who complain about this movie is the parents who use a tv as a babysitter. This video is ment for mature teens and up. Not a gift you'd like to give to a 9 year old kid on his birthday, but something to watch when you want your creative juices flowing. I can tell you this involves people gathering energy, martial arts combat, and an incredible plot. Just dont try to shoot your friends with an energy ball. The only thing I didn't like was that this movie is pretty short. The main enemy (Garlic Jr) is really cool, watch who beats him at the end.. you might just be devistated. The message I got out of this was.. becareful what you wish for.