Story
After destroying the entire Kannassajin race, Bardock (Goku's father) and his men relax and discuss various topics. However, a last surviving Kannassajin manages to attack Bardock by surprise, successfully landing a blow on the back of Bardock's head. The blow has a strange result: it bestows on Bardock the ability to see the future. Seeing his planet and people killed by Furiza and believing his son will also later die, Bardock takes it upon himself to attempt to gather the Saiyajins to kill the tyrant. Receiving nothing but mock and disbelief, Bardock flies to space and faces Furiza himself.
Thoughts
The story is much deeper and more emotional than that of any other Dragon Ball movie, and truly is the one film that should be watched above all others. Now with the DVD version released here in the U.S., all fans should pick up a copy and watch a piece of Dragon Ball perfection.

DBZ Television Special 2: Defiance in the Face of Despair! The Remaining Super Warriors - Gohan and Trunks
Original Release Date: February 24,1993
American Release Date: 2000
Rating: 6 1/2 of 7

Story
With Goku dead from a viral heart disease, the Z Warriors are faced with defeating Dr. Gero's androids on their own. The battles end with only Gohan surviving and years of the Earth being ravaged and destroyed by the androids since there is no one strong enough to defeat them. Angered by the destruction-taking place, Trunks asks for Gohan to train him to help with the android fight. During a battle with the androids, Gohan and Trunks are both severely beaten, and Gohan gives Trunks the last senzu to save the teenagers life. This leaves Gohan with only one arm. When the androids attack the Western Capital, Gohan dies. When finding Gohan's body, Trunks transforms. Years later, Bulma completes the time machine that she wants Trunks to travel back in time in. But, Trunks wants to take one more shot at the androids.
Thoughts
This movie is great and shows how the future was if Goku had died. The music and story are amazing. Further, Trunks' first Super Saiyajin transformation makes this movie another one that you shouldn't miss.

DBZ OVA Special: Plan to Destroy the Saiyajin
Rating: 5 of 7

Story
While gathering firewood, Goku and Gohan notice that the trees and forest area around them are dying. Mr. Popo floats down to them and explains that a gas called Destron is destroying all life on Earth (including human), and will eradicate everything within 72 hours. They join up with Vegeta, Piccolo, and Trunks, then set out to destroy the Destron-emitting machines. Just when they believe all the machines have been destroyed, another is found. This one has a protective shield that even Goku's ki attacks can't penetrate. To save Earth, Goku, Gohan, Trunks, Vegeta, and Piccolo journey to the Dark Planet to face Dr. Raichii.
Thoughts
This film is enjoyable, even though the background music wasn't nearly up to the norm of DBZ. I was very disappointed. The story itself was entertaining, with unexpected surprises. But there were plot holes and if made just a little longer, this problem could have been resolved.