Castlevania is a rare exception.

Didn't like the Asian live action films lol. I guess there is no hope for me liking this one? Well I can't pass judgement until I've seen it.

Hollywood always thinks their screenwriters can do a better job of things.... instead of just useing the source material (be that anime or book).

When a story is good, and beloved.... dont f*** around with it, just make a screen adaptation.

It happends so often you would think they would know better.

I understand what they're thinking.  They want another teen horror series, so they make attractive characters a priority.  They try to make it "accessible" so they bland it down and take away parts they think teenagers won't get.  What they end up with is a vanilla vehicle that only resembles the original on the outside.  They're just using the popularity of the original in order to create something else of their own but with a dash of added name recognition.  It's devious.  That's why I never get hyped about this kind of thing.  It's simple exploitation.

Also, have you seen SPEC 2?  Watching Erika play a rude, awkward, and unkempt detective-savant was pretty amazing.  One of my favorite series ever.

lol, i wouldn't watch this piece of shit movie even if it had good reviews it's just not meant for the fans but for people who don't even give a shit about it so it's rightfully deserved to fail either way.

I'd rather watch the Japanese live action films unsubbed, i wouldn't understand a word of what they are saying but at least i know that i'm actually watching Death Note.

I agree with that too... so... that doesnt really change the fact that you could make your own version of something if you are talented and knowledgeable

I'll watch it, but I have zero expectations. Nothing about it felt like an improvement on the source material.

I love the IGN review you can see before the "read full review"

With better actors and a better script the movie could have been great.

Wow, no shit. That could be said about every single movie ever.

The worst part is that its the best freaking score. A 70, when you say the movie needs better actors and a better script.

I just watched the anime a couple of weeks ago and it was really awesome (well at least until L dies).
I was looking forward to watch this Netflix adaption of the anime (especially after the original DN directors praised this adaption) but now after the reviews I am disappointed... It's really shameful to see how Hollywood can ruin such a good anime. :/

I don't think anyone is saying a person can't create their own version but if a person doesn't understand and appreciate the source material they are using for their recreation in the first place then they'll just pervert it or twist it even if they use good actors in it or have a large budget. It's like a slap to the face to the fans and original creattor(s) when people do that. I'm fine with people using a popular IP to make some money but they can do it in a way that's appreciative of it and pays homage to it. If they don't then it seems they're just using the IP in name only to make a buck or using it to spead some message.