Netflix's Death Note is a Dissapointment.
@jrlcentral (2601)
Roxas, Philippines
April 30, 2020 3:50am CST
I just watched the Netflix adaptation of the anime Death Note. I was actually disappointed. The Japanese live-action adaptation was far much better.
I was looking forward to witnessing the battles of the wits between 'Kira' and 'L' just like in the anime and the live movie.
There was none at all.
I wish I could find my DVD of the Japanese version though. I love to see it again.
Have you seen Death Note?
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8 responses
@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
30 Apr 20
Haven't seen it yet but planning to do so.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
30 Apr 20
@jrlcentral will look for that in Netflix as well.
Thanks for the recommendation.
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@jrlcentral (2601)
• Roxas, Philippines
30 Apr 20
@allen0187 Unless you want to watch the Netflix version later in order to find out why people don't like it. Hehehe
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@jrlcentral (2601)
• Roxas, Philippines
30 Apr 20
I'd recommend the Japanese version. It's way much better.
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@CaptAlbertWhisker (32507)
• Calgary, Alberta
31 May 20
Casting White people to play Japanese people is already a redflag this is a bad movie.
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@CaptAlbertWhisker (32507)
• Calgary, Alberta
1 Jun 20
@jrlcentral That casting is racist though that casting controversy is the reason why Hollywood gives Asian roles to Actual Asians now. They almost casted white people for Crazy rich Asians.
@jrlcentral (2601)
• Roxas, Philippines
1 Jun 20
@CaptAlbertWhisker well then had an African-American play the role of 'L' probably to make it less look racist. In fairness, he did his part well...
@jrlcentral (2601)
• Roxas, Philippines
1 Jun 20
I did not mind the casting, actually. But it's the whole script that's messed up!
@jrlcentral (2601)
• Roxas, Philippines
30 Apr 20
I guess, most people did not like it.
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@erictsuma (9726)
• Mombasa, Kenya
30 Apr 20
No but it seems to be a nice movie I will watch it.
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@jrlcentral (2601)
• Roxas, Philippines
30 Apr 20
Maybe if you have not seen the anime or the Japanese live movie adaptation, probably you won't be disappointed as those who have seen them. :).
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@aureategloom (8344)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
30 Apr 20
i have seen the anime and i really liked it, but when the netflix adaptation was out, i've seen many comments about how it's not even worth watching so i didn't.
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@jrlcentral (2601)
• Roxas, Philippines
30 Apr 20
Yeah, I read those negative comments also. I should have listened. But boredom and curiosity got the better of me. For any consolation, there were some moments of thrill though, so it was not a total waste of time.
Still, the Japanese live-action is way much better.
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@Lavanya15 (12888)
• Chennai, India
30 Apr 20
No still now I don't watch soon I watch. Thanks for informing..
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@Dramista (543)
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6 May 20
I'm kinda sad that they destroyed such a masterpiece. They turned an intellectual mind games anime into a teen drama by having light be an emo boy. Its really sad.
@Butterfingers (66585)
• India
30 Apr 20
I haven't watched but am not a fan of animes and yet to subscribe Netflix
