StunnaKrypto Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.

Flyerplesys Perfectly adorable

HottWwjdIam There is just so much movie here. For some it may be too much. But in the same secretly sarcastic way most telemarketers say the phrase, the title of this one is particularly apt.

Aspen Orson There is definitely an excellent idea hidden in the background of the film. Unfortunately, it's difficult to find it.

Platypuschow Let's be clear the Death Note movies were works of art and mostly loyal to the original material, the performances were fantastic and they delivered on every front.I was deeply concerned about this L themed spin off for a number of reasons, primarily because it's very existence felt like a cash grab.Immediately it felt like it was part of the franchise, integrated into the last film and following on nicely.Of course if the movies had followed the original material this movie for obvious reasons would never have been possible.Trouble is now it was entirely L's story and could he carry a film by himself? Honestly, no. And that's a shame because bringing L into other cases could in itself be brilliant and worthy of an entire television show but somehow, someway it simply didn't work.L himself was great, the actor once again knocks it out of the park but is dropped into a non-Death Note themed story that simply isn't worthy of him or the franchise.Thanks to him and the general quality of the film it's still quite good but isn't as smart as we've come to expect from the series and just not that great.Add a team of interesting characters with L and I stand by this being perfect for a television show but as a movie it just doesn't stack up.The Good: L is perfect once again Is following on from the events of the main movies The Bad: Story is very bland Not as well written as the Death Note movies Isn't particularly intelligent Things I Learnt From This Movie: Even when provided with an excellent lead a movie can still fall flat

Nat Man Giving it a 4 for the first 10-15 minutes which adds on scenes that were skipped from the previous 2 Death Note movies. L was always the strategist and was thinking 2 steps ahead of Kira even...especially in the live action movies. But that's all there is to this movie.In this 3rd installation, L comes out weak and as smart as Nic Cage could be in any run of the mill Hollywood flick. Its more predictable than a Disney movie after the 45 minute mark.Personally, I would prefer the anime any day. The justice to it has not been portrayed by the acting or the mind games. The first movie was good... especially with the initial build up (and background score) that was not there in the anime.The M and N in the anime had better character buildup in 3 episodes than K had in this whole movie. Lets not even talk about F. There is not enough story to explain why the others were at the same league as L. Hell...they aren't...after seeing THIS movie for sure!!!

standup109 Death Note is one of the few anime films that I actually like. After seeing the film and having heard prior reviews of the films, and I was happily shocked. Although it doesn't carry the same format as the original story, it has its own interesting twists and turns with L becoming more like a James Bond like character in his last 23 days of life before dieing because of the death note. There is cameos of some of the previous characters in the series, including Ryuk, and has appearances of characters from inside the anime and manga series that many fans have been waiting to see such as Near. The whole plot revolves around a new arch villain known as K trying to wipe out the human race and become the new gods of the nature world. Along the way L inherits two children, through various circumstances, who give him a new outlook on life. Although its different, give it a chance and be astounded. Over all its a great movie and has been highly under rated.

darmal5-1 RE: response to night_wng response to Simon: this movie cannot possibly be a PREQUEL if it the last 23 days of L's life (duh!) Okay..first off, as you have read...this is NOT a DEATHNOTE MOVIE not is it any part of the manga... this is obviously an attempt to cash in on the L character by the studio. Now, that said.... I loved it.I was amazed by the L actor in the first two movies and bought this (thank you ebay!) for the character of L, as portrayed by the actor. This film did not disappoint. Sure the writing made everyone dim and there was no real "battle of the minds" as with DN, but you really like L in this one. SUre it is a softer side, yes it is cliché, but dang it I don't know... I really felt something knowing that these were his last days and there would be no more L. It kinda made a hollow bit in me.WOuld I love a Prequel with L in action against some super diabolical villains? sure. It wouldn't have anything to do with a Death Note, but it could be cool (very Sherlock Holmes or, god forbid, Davinci Code).Buy/rent/see this movie for what it is. Another chance to see L