DEATH NOTE

TXSTYLE · 03-22-2017, 12:55 PM

YES!!! A "Live-Action" action Movie of the very popular Anime series with none other than one of my favorite actors ever, playing RYUK: Willem Dafoe!

NETFLIX continues it's incredible "original programming domination" of television.

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A student who discovers a supernatural notebook that allows him to kill anyone begins a crusade against evil in order to rule the world as a benevolent human god. Then a deadly game of cat and mouse begins when a reclusive detective begins to track down the young man, attempting to end his reign of terror once and for all.

Banana Hammock · 03-22-2017, 01:06 PM

I'm cautiously optimistic. Interested to see if Netflix can do the series justice.

TXSTYLE · 03-22-2017, 01:19 PM

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I'm cautiously optimistic. Interested to see if Netflix can do the series justice.

This particular story I believe will translate well on film and live action. It is mostly High School after all.

Banana Hammock · 03-22-2017, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

This particular story I believe will translate well on film and live action. It is mostly High School after all.

True that and it's going to be a series rather than a movie so they probably won't try to shoehorn 37+ episodes worth of content into a 2 hour movie.

Samurai of 2day · 03-22-2017, 02:34 PM

Wow...

Between this, and Ghost in the Shell, I am interested to see what could be done with Ninja Scroll or Akira.

Banana Hammock · 03-22-2017, 02:59 PM

I would love to see a Clannad and Clannad After Story live action series.

TXSTYLE · 03-22-2017, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Samurai of 2day

Wow...

Between this, and Ghost in the Shell, I am interested to see what could be done with Ninja Scroll or Akira.

Thise are 2 of if not the most epic Animes of all time! There was talks of both becoming live action films but have not materialized...

Samurai of 2day · 03-22-2017, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Samurai of 2day

Wow...

Between this, and Ghost in the Shell, I am interested to see what could be done with Ninja Scroll or Akira.

Thise are 2 of if not the most epic Animes of all time! There was talks of both becoming live action films but have not materialized...

100% Agreed!

I'm sure if Ghost in the Shell does well at the box office, those two movies will be remade for live action as well.

Looking forward to giving Death Note a shot. My girlfriend mentioned she liked that one when she watched it uears ago, though I never tried it myself.

TXSTYLE · 03-22-2017, 10:17 PM

Absolutely! If GITS dies well, Hollywood will be all over ANIME!

Orange fever · 03-24-2017, 11:56 PM

and "L" is black ...lol its like avatar the last airbender . (so sad)

PoorLurker · 03-26-2017, 12:51 PM

Very interested in this! Thanks for posting!

TXSTYLE · 09-01-2017, 04:48 PM

Finally watched this. Very entertaining IMO! If you appreciate the anime, you will definitely enjoy! But even if not, it's worth a watch.

BMW F22 · 09-01-2017, 07:03 PM

Saw it the other day. Entertaining for sure. What I noticed though is the need for movies to turn every major character into a white person. Why is that?

Doctor Strange - the Ancient One was supposed to be Asian
The Great Wall - wtf was a white dude doing there?
Birth of the Dragon (Bruce Lee) - focuses mainly on a white dude
Ghost in the Shell - should have casted an Asian actress. I mean, they tried to make Scarlett look more Asian. Might as wel have casted one.

Banana Hammock · 09-01-2017, 10:15 PM

I saw this couple days ago. It wasn't bad.

Lights scream had me rolling.
Lakeith Stanfield did a great job portraying L. His posture and mannerisms were spot on. Willem Dafoe freakin nailed it with the voice acting for Ryuk.

Emjaydc · 09-01-2017, 10:38 PM

I actually stopped mid way and ended up re-watching the anime series for some reason.

1MOREMOD · 09-01-2017, 10:45 PM

Ghost in shell wasnt that good except for the body suit Scarlett

Mingwan · 09-02-2017, 12:03 AM

After seeing dragon ball evolution and ghost in the shell, I'll pass. Anime to movie adaptations have not really done well.

Banana Hammock · 09-03-2017, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Mingwan

After seeing dragon ball evolution and ghost in the shell, I'll pass. Anime to movie adaptations have not really done well.

The Rurouni Kenshin adaptation was probably the only exception.

TXSTYLE · 09-03-2017, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW F22

Saw it the other day. Entertaining for sure. What I noticed though is the need for movies to turn every major character into a white person. Why is that?

Doctor Strange - the Ancient One was supposed to be Asian
The Great Wall - wtf was a white dude doing there?
Birth of the Dragon (Bruce Lee) - focuses mainly on a white dude
Ghost in the Shell - should have casted an Asian actress. I mean, they tried to make Scarlett look more Asian. Might as wel have casted one.

Ahhh yes.... The infamous "White-Washing" by Hollywood.

Sometimes I actually think some of the decision makers (for films) honestly believe that only whites watch movies/films? *sigh*
This NOT meant to be a "racial discussion", simply an observation with regard to actor selection and portrayals of certain characters which the original story clearly did not intend.

Still quite entertaining IMO:

BMWILUVU · 12-16-2021, 09:17 AM

Dafoe is a perfect match to be the demon no makeup needed just some hair styling.

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