
The recent passing of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama has prompted an unexpected apology from the lead actor of Dragonball Evolution, a 2009 live-action film widely regarded as one of the worst movies ever made. In a tribute to Toriyama, Justin Chatwin expressed remorse for his involvement in the poorly received adaptation.
Dragonball Evolution, which attempted to bring the beloved world of Dragon Ball to the big screen, deviated significantly from the source material. The film's portrayal of Goku as a high school teenager strayed far from fans' expectations, resulting in a dismal 14% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 2.5 rating on IMDb.