4.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Death Note (2017)
Death Note (2017)
Overview
Light Turner finds a supernatural notebook and uses it to mete out death, attracting the attention of a detective, a demon and a girl in his class.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
4.2
Overview
Light Turner finds a supernatural notebook and uses it to mete out death, attracting the attention of a detective, a demon and a girl in his class.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores the universal ethical dilemmas surrounding vigilantism, the abuse of power, and the nature of justice, without explicitly endorsing or critiquing specific political ideologies. Its focus on the corrupting influence of unchecked power and the dangers of an individual playing God results in a neutral stance.
The film features visible diversity in its casting, notably with a prominent Black actor in a lead role. The narrative, however, does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on DEI themes, focusing instead on the moral conflict of its characters.
Secondary
The 2017 film adaptation of Death Note features several main characters, including Light Yagami, L Lawliet, and Misa Amane, who were originally depicted as Japanese in the source manga but are portrayed by actors of different races.
The film 'Death Note' does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes in its narrative. The story focuses on its core supernatural thriller elements without engaging with queer identity or related social dynamics, resulting in no depiction to evaluate.
The film "Death Note" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a high school student's discovery of a supernatural notebook and his subsequent use of its powers, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2017 film adaptation of Death Note maintains the established genders for its core characters, including Light, L, and Ryuk, as depicted in the original manga series. No major character's gender was altered from the source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
4.5
4.3
Critic Ratings
3.6
4.3
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