It turns out that Goku and Vegeta are not the only survivors of the Saiyan race.
Always a fan favorite, Broly now gets the nuanced depiction he deserves.
I was speculating that it was gonna make a lot of money from the outset, Sabat says.
Credit: Funimation
Thats really whatDragon Ballfans come for.
Asked to describe his experience of fan reaction to the movie, Sabat says, Its been nuts.
Its like check it out, were Marvel now.
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The film opens with an extended flashback to Planet Vegeta in the years before its destruction.
It really streamlines some ofDragon Balls continuity and provides insight into some characters development.
My favorite scene in the whole film is the scene with Bardock and Gine, Sabat says.
Theres something about that conversation between the two of them.
In the past, the Saiyans are depicted just as heartless pirates, stealing planets from people.
But heres something about Bardock that was so interesting.
Even his wife says in this scene, why are you doing this?
Saiyan fathers dont normally care that much about their children.
He says, Ive spent my whole life destroying, I just want to save something for once.
That was a profound moment for me.
That was the best explanation.
It really changed the way I felt about Bardock.
Sabat points out that the film also doubles as an homage to Toriyamas decades-long work onDragon Ball.
ThoughDragon Ball Super: Brolyis the 20thDragon Ballfilm, it is only the third made with Toriyamas direct involvement.
Back in the day I always had to explain to people, have you heard ofPokemon?
Its like that, but fighting,' Sabat says.
Now this is a validation.
If they dont continueDragon Ballat this point, they crazy!
Dragon Ball Super: Brolyis in theaters now.
