Review of Death Note (2017) by Steve B — 31 Aug 2017
Death Note (2017): Avoid.
Adam Wingard: Never Again. This is the first time I have seen any film directed by Adam Wingard, and it will knowingly be my last.
Charley Parlapanides: Blacklisted.
Vlas Parlapanides: Blacklisted.
Jeremy Slater: Blacklisted.
This "retelling" of Death Note completely destroyed the original. In the original, Light was intelligent, resourceful, and cunning. In this retelling, he is the stereotypical not-so-bright American teen who can only think with the brain inside the tiny head inside his pants. In the original, Mia was not too bright and extremely annoying in a way that you actually like her because she is so annoying. In this retelling Mia sends a powerful message that American females are using their males for sex and to satisfy personal ambitions.
It's one thing to adapt a cult-favorite story from one culture (Japanese) to another (American), but this is no adaptation. This is a full bas---dization.
If this movie appeals to you, then I strongly encourage you to watch the anime series before you watch this movie. The anime is thousands of times better than this movie.
This review of Death Note (2017) was written by Steve B on 31 Aug 2017.
Death Note has generally received negative reviews.
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