Although I enjoyed watching the first movie (unexpectedly), I'm not that thrilled about the sequel. The issue which bothers me most is the change in cast members. It's not that I have something against Ichikawa Yui but getting used to seeing Miyazaki Aoi as Hachi means that it's more difficult to picture Ichikawa in the same role. Likewise, Hongo Kanata taking on the role of Shin is totally unimaginable especially if the movie touches on his relationship with Reira played by Ito Yuna. I can't imagine those two doing a bed scene although Hongo does look closer to the Shin in the manga due to his age. To think I was looking forward to seeing Matsuyama Kenichi and Ito together on screen all the while! Last but not least, although I don't fancy Matsuda Ryuhei as Ren, it just feels awkward to see Kyo Nobuo taking his place. Well, that's the problem with being replacements for the original cast in sequels, they can't avoid being compared and criticised by viewers. And I happen to prefer that everything stays status quo unless the replacement can do a much better job.
My enthusiasm level for the movie is rather low but as to whether the sequel would turn out to be better than the first in terms of quality, I'll only pass judgement when I've watched it.
2 comments:
hey, you watch Death Note- the Last Name already? L is so funny!!!! :)
I love Death Note and Nana please keep em coming by the way I recommend you watch Battle Royale!
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