Rating: Not Rated
Movie Release Date: November 3, 2006 (Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan) / May 20, 2008 (USA)
DVD Release Date: February 10, 2009
Plot 411: The battle of minds continues in this Death Note sequel.
Review: In this movie, Light (Tatsuya Fujiwara) and L (Kenichi Matsuyama) face off to capture the notorious Kira (I like how that sounds like "killer" in English). The battle between these two geniuses is intense and you never feel bored. Again, the cops in this show, including Light's father (Takeshi Kaga), are extremely useless. New characters are introduced that create a twist here or there. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. It's interesting that the Japanese are still making movies about the powers of good and evil, yet they're doing it in new ways that will capture modern audiences. I also love how there is humor despite the serious nature of the show. The constant cat and mouse game played by Light and L is great and keeps you wanting more. The CGI could use more work. If this is a style they're going for, I just don't get it. I like how the topic of justice is still being argued with both sides of the issue coming up with logical and relevent reasons to support their views. Is a world with less crime worth the sacrifices being made and the relinquishing of human rights? Does ever human, good or bad, deserve a chance? What happens when obviously guilty criminals are released due to faulty justice systems? Is it wrong for them to pay for their crimes in an eye for an eye way? These are all pretty serious questions to be generated from a movie (and previously a manga).
Watch It: If you liked the first movie. This one continues the story and seals the deal.
Skip It: If stereotypes of Japanese girls annoy you. This one girl Misa (Erika Toda) was just so annoying with her whining and little girl tantrums.
Movie Release Date: November 3, 2006 (Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan) / May 20, 2008 (USA)
DVD Release Date: February 10, 2009
Plot 411: The battle of minds continues in this Death Note sequel.
Review: In this movie, Light (Tatsuya Fujiwara) and L (Kenichi Matsuyama) face off to capture the notorious Kira (I like how that sounds like "killer" in English). The battle between these two geniuses is intense and you never feel bored. Again, the cops in this show, including Light's father (Takeshi Kaga), are extremely useless. New characters are introduced that create a twist here or there. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. It's interesting that the Japanese are still making movies about the powers of good and evil, yet they're doing it in new ways that will capture modern audiences. I also love how there is humor despite the serious nature of the show. The constant cat and mouse game played by Light and L is great and keeps you wanting more. The CGI could use more work. If this is a style they're going for, I just don't get it. I like how the topic of justice is still being argued with both sides of the issue coming up with logical and relevent reasons to support their views. Is a world with less crime worth the sacrifices being made and the relinquishing of human rights? Does ever human, good or bad, deserve a chance? What happens when obviously guilty criminals are released due to faulty justice systems? Is it wrong for them to pay for their crimes in an eye for an eye way? These are all pretty serious questions to be generated from a movie (and previously a manga).
Watch It: If you liked the first movie. This one continues the story and seals the deal.
Skip It: If stereotypes of Japanese girls annoy you. This one girl Misa (Erika Toda) was just so annoying with her whining and little girl tantrums.
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