Death Note 死亡筆記 (2006)

Release Date: 19th October 2006
Details: 130 mins, PG, Documentary/Thriller/Horror
Starring: Tatsuya Fujiwara, Ken'ichi Matsuyama, Ken'ichi Matsuyama, Ikuji Nakamura, Asaka Seto
Directed by: Shusuke Kaneko
Local Distributor: Encore Films, Golden Village Pictures

Light Yagami is the top high school student of Japan who has, until recently, led a boring and uneventful life. All that quickly changes when he finds a mysterious notebook with the title "Death Note" on it, lying on the ground near his school. This innocent-looking object which should remain in the hands of God, may just be the catalyst that would change the fate of the world forever.

Although initially skeptical after realising that it is a tool of a Shingami (God of Death), Light eventually decides to use it to 'cleanse' the world of evil. With the power to kill anyone by writing the name on the page, he begins to hold the scales to judge criminals based in his discretion.

Official Website: http://www.encorefilms.com/deathnote/

I personally find it okay only. Not exceptionally good or bad. Moderate. However, Benny seemed so interested with this movie. Is it that nice? Plain storyline I find it. Maybe 'cos I was about to doze off in a few parts of the show? LOL! Anyway...

Rating: 3/5 Stars