The speaker discusses the Netflix movie adaptation of "Death Note," stating that it deviates from the original story and characters. They criticize the movie's plot, character development, and pacing, citing inconsistencies and unrealistic events. The speaker also notes that the movie's tone is inconsistent, veering wildly from serious to humorous. They conclude that while the movie is not the worst they've seen, it is still a disappointing adaptation that fails to capture the essence of the original story.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The movie is an adaptation of a Japanese anime series called "Death Note".
2. The movie has an American setting and characters, unlike the original Japanese anime.
3. The main character's name is Light Torner, not Light Yagami as in the original anime.
4. Light Torner is a high school student who discovers a notebook called the "Death Note".
5. The Death Note has the power to kill anyone whose name is written in it.
6. Light Torner starts using the Death Note to kill people he considers to be evil or unjust.
7. A detective named L is investigating the series of deaths caused by the Death Note.
8. Light Torner's girlfriend, Mia, becomes involved in the plot and helps him use the Death Note.
9. The movie has a different ending than the original anime series.
10. The movie is available on Netflix.
11. The reviewer considers the movie to be a poor adaptation of the original anime series.
12. The reviewer notes that the movie has several plot holes and inconsistencies.
13. The reviewer suggests that the movie is not as good as the original anime series, but is still watchable.
14. The reviewer compares the movie unfavorably to another movie, "Dragon Ball Evolution".
15. The reviewer invites viewers to follow them on social media and subscribe to their channel.