The speaker is a fan of the Japanese manga and anime "Death Note" and is reviewing the live-action movie adaptation by Netflix. They express disappointment and frustration with the changes made to the story, characters, and tone, stating that the movie "ruined" the original material. The speaker criticizes the Americanization of the cast, the portrayal of the main character Yagami Light, and the introduction of a female character who is not in the original story. They also mention that the movie's director received death threats from fans who were upset with the changes.
The speaker praises the original anime for its complex characters, intellectual cat-and-mouse game, and exploration of themes such as justice and morality. They argue that the movie simplifies and trivializes these elements, reducing the story to a shallow and action-oriented plot.
Throughout the review, the speaker expresses their passion and loyalty to the original material, stating that the movie adaptation has "ruined" their favorite manga and anime. They encourage viewers to watch the original anime instead, calling it a "classic" that is worth watching regardless of age or background.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Death Note is a Japanese manga that was made into an anime and then a live-action movie.
2. The live-action movie adaptation of Death Note was released on Netflix.
3. The movie was Americanized, with no Japanese cast.
4. The director of the film, Adam Wingard, received death threats from fans who were upset about some of the choices made in the movie.
5. Adam Wingard had to delete his Twitter account due to the backlash from fans.
6. The movie takes creative liberties with the original story, including making Yagami Light's character more careless and impulsive.
7. The movie introduces a female character who is not present in the original anime or manga.
8. The movie's plot revolves around Yagami Light and his girlfriend killing people who they deem to be "bad".
9. The movie explores the concept of whether it is right to kill people based on rumors.
10. The anime version of Death Note explores more complex themes, including the nature of justice and morality.
11. The anime version of Death Note features a cat-and-mouse game between Yagami Light and the character L, who are both highly intelligent and calculating.
12. The movie adaptation of Death Note does not include a chase scene between Yagami Light and L, unlike the anime version.
13. The movie features a scene where Yagami Light makes funny faces, which is not consistent with his character in the anime.
14. The movie's ending is different from the anime version, and some fans were disappointed with the changes made.