Review of Death Note (2017) by Strifespectre — 24 Aug 2017
You know, I had the smallest of hopes for this movie. However, it just ruined everything what made Death Note great. Pacing is too fast, Characters aren't likeable or people you can sympathise with unlike the manga, and it's just a mess, but I am not going to lie; it was an entertaining film to watch.
It was cool seeing how the setting was adapted into an american highschool, and William DaFoe was a great casting choice for the film. Talent is certainly there, the actors are just let down greatly by the writers.
Effects are pretty nice as well. Otherwise, it's a painfully medicore attempt at trying to "adapt" and westernise a great Manga/Anime series, simillar to what Ghost in the Shell was back in March.
The film certainly had potential - and could have been great. But, that's where it failed.
This review of Death Note (2017) was written by Strifespectre on 24 Aug 2017.
Death Note has generally received negative reviews.
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