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Sunday 26 April 2015

Death Note: L Change the World (2008)

A D Note spin-off featuring the peculiar L in an original story not found in the source text. One of his contemporaries (similarly monikered, of course) sends him a mystery that if unsolved will have worldwide consequences.
Adding to the pressure are a number of time constraints, one of which was brought on by the sleuth's own calculated actions in the Kira case.
The lighter moments showing L out of his comfort zone were the most entertaining, helped along by a spirited performance from the little girl.
The serious parts of the story were often low on tension and too closely resembled an American film in need of trimming.

2½ sweet numbers out of 5

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