The film revolves around that powerful battle between the world's greatest minds. In those moments, Light Yagami finds the 'Death Note' which is very dangerous because it is a notebook with the ability to kill. In those moments, he decides to rid the world of criminals at once.
Towards the end things grow darker and more complex, leading to a satisfyingly emotive and unresolved finale and leaving the door wide for the inevitable and welcome sequel.
It's like Infernal Affairs/The Departed crossed with Devilman, Primal Fear and Drop Dead Fred. If that combination doesn't scream "Watch me!" to you, well, you're wrong.
If you love good story telling, an intricate plot, cute young Japanese stars, and a punky shinigami, you won't find a film better than Death Note... unless it's Death Note 2.
Empire Magazine
April 25, 2008
Inspired in places, it unfortunately plods for most of the run time.
