Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects—and he’s bored out of his mind. But all that changes when he finds the Death Note, a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami death god. Any human whose name is written in the notebook dies, and Light has vowed to use the power of the Death Note to rid the world of evil. But will Light succeed in his noble goal, or will the Death Note turn him into the very thing he fights against?
A bright but disillusioned high school student discovers a supernatural notebook that allows him to kill anyone by writing their name in it. He begins to use the notebook to rid the world of criminals, but his actions attract the attention of a reclusive and obsessive detective.
The film received generally negative reviews from critics, who cited issues with its deviation from the source material, pacing, and character development. Audiences were also divided, with some appreciating the attempt to adapt the beloved manga and anime for a Western audience, while others were disappointed by the changes made.
Google audience: Google users expressed disappointment with the film's interpretation of the beloved anime, citing changes to characters and plot as major drawbacks. While some appreciated the visual style and the effort to bring 'Death Note' to a Western audience, many felt it failed to capture the essence of the original story.
Director Adam Wingard revealed that the film's ending was significantly altered during post-production due to test screening feedback.
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