Death Note

In this 2017 adaptation directed by Adam Wingard, a high school student named Light Turner stumbles upon a mysterious notebook that grants him the power to kill anyone whose name he writes in it. As he embarks on a mission to rid the world of criminals, he attracts the attention of a brilliant detective known only as L. The film stars Nat Wolff as Light and Lakeith Stanfield as L, bringing a Western twist to the popular Japanese manga series. While the movie did not receive any major awards, it sparked discussions about its adaptation choices. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.