Action Science Fiction Animation Dragon Ball Z Collection

Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge

Name: Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge
Director: Mitsuo Hashimoto
Genre: Action, Science Fiction, Animation
Released: 1991-01-01
Duration: 48 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Masako Nozawa, Toshio Furukawa, Mayumi Tanaka, Naoki Tatsuta, Naoko Watanabe

1991Dir. Mitsuo Hashimoto48m

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Runtime48m

Released1991

Box office$16.3M

DirectorMitsuo Hashimoto

About This Movie

Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge is a curious entry in the franchise, capturing that classic DBZ tone with a mix of light-hearted moments and intense battles. The pacing hits that familiar rhythm – some downtime with Goku, Gohan, and Krillin camping, which nicely contrasts the impending chaos when Cooler shows up. His transformation into the fourth stage is visually engaging, showcasing the evolution themes that run deep in the series. It’s fascinating how the film explores brotherly rivalry through Cooler, Frieza's sibling, which adds an interesting layer to the already rich lore. Plus, the animation and fight choreography are quite solid for the time, and the practical effects bring an engaging texture to the action sequences. It's a solid watch for those invested in the saga.

Cooler's transformation adds depth to the lore.Good mix of humor and action pacing.Strong character dynamics between Goku and Cooler.