I've been around a fair few dacades and watched a lot of movies - among them horror, dark fantasy, and so on. Not sure why this one has so many negative reviews - possibly based on the original anime (which I admittedly have never watched).
Even so, I went in with an open mind and zero expectations and I really enjoyed it. The acting was sound, as was the the story, effects, continuity and so on. Yes there were a few times when I spotted a minor error but so what? It was entertaining and enjoyable, without too much gratuitous gore.
If you have nothing else to watch and need something to do with an hour and a bit, I'd recommend Death Note.
Even so, I went in with an open mind and zero expectations and I really enjoyed it. The acting was sound, as was the the story, effects, continuity and so on. Yes there were a few times when I spotted a minor error but so what? It was entertaining and enjoyable, without too much gratuitous gore.
If you have nothing else to watch and need something to do with an hour and a bit, I'd recommend Death Note.