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Debaser7Sep 8, 2017

I can't believe how much i loved and enjoyed this film. The script is very well written, the atmosphere is both bright and dreary, the scares are inventive and acting is great: these kids really have strong futures ahead. Bill was fantasticI can't believe how much i loved and enjoyed this film. The script is very well written, the atmosphere is both bright and dreary, the scares are inventive and acting is great: these kids really have strong futures ahead. Bill was fantastic as Pennywise, although not as memorable as Curry, it's definitely a better, more frightening performance. The use of CGI in the film is done well... so well that i had trouble knowing what was practical and what wasn't. The girl who played Beverly was the standout performance, putting on the strongest front when with the boys while having to hide the darkest pain. Finn Wolfhard cracked me up as Richie, Jack Grazer did a great job playing the fast talking mummy's boy, Jeremy Ray Taylor as Ben (the new kid who's bullied for his weigh) had me sympathising with him the most. Lastly, shout out to the actors who played the bullies, they were almost a frightening as Pennywise. I f*cking hated Henry. I also f*cking hated Beverly's creepy pedo Father. Whoever said "they start recycling cliched horror monsters of yesteryear" obviously has no clue about IT. Someone else said "Lacks the Chemistry, wit and production of the original"...Is that a joke?… Expand

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hellbrasNov 1, 2017

Well i couldnt believe it but its actualy a good Remake. The only Problem i have with this Movie is that it feels here and there like a "puting together" of Scenes and not the unfolding of a Story. Also the CGI was a bit .. meh, but besidesWell i couldnt believe it but its actualy a good Remake. The only Problem i have with this Movie is that it feels here and there like a "puting together" of Scenes and not the unfolding of a Story. Also the CGI was a bit .. meh, but besides that its almost a straight upgrade from the 90's one.… Expand

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destinyfan1Feb 25, 2018

I was surprised how good this horror movie was ,it's even the best i even watched ( but i also haven't seen many) but it actually was scary and it actually suprised me at times(but not with the jumpscares)
extra: shoutout to the kid actorsI was surprised how good this horror movie was ,it's even the best i even watched ( but i also haven't seen many) but it actually was scary and it actually suprised me at times(but not with the jumpscares)
extra: shoutout to the kid actors they where brilliant ,and will have a bright future if they continue
and ofcourse also the clown
only thing that holds me down for giving it a 10 is because the last 20 minutes weren't that scary ,but still an awesome movie!!!!!… Expand

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SandrawilfNov 15, 2017

This movie was a real treat to watch. You could feel that actors enjoyed making this. Bill Skarsgård makes a phenomenal job as the villian and i was honestly scared many times. It is not however a masterpiece, watch this movie if you like theThis movie was a real treat to watch. You could feel that actors enjoyed making this. Bill Skarsgård makes a phenomenal job as the villian and i was honestly scared many times. It is not however a masterpiece, watch this movie if you like the idea of a scary clown.… Expand

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Mihael_Prislin0Jan 9, 2018

At the same time, the movie capsures both horror and lightness, it's perfection is endearing and beautiful! The characters are awesome! The soundtrack is beautiful, the plot is intriging! Everything about the movie is great!

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LWGJan 8, 2018

Amazing film, I enjoyed it very much its very fitting for something like a clown, though the CGI needs to be improved but it is a low budget film, 2nd favorite film ever!

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YunusKatMar 25, 2019

This one gets a 10/10 for the one simple reason: nightmare inducing. It grips around your fears and insecurities like a stalker. The horror creeps around the corner and every second you feel uneasy watching it. Even I an experienced horrorThis one gets a 10/10 for the one simple reason: nightmare inducing. It grips around your fears and insecurities like a stalker. The horror creeps around the corner and every second you feel uneasy watching it. Even I an experienced horror fanatic thought the movie was really disturbing.… Expand

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Voodoo123Dec 30, 2017

+Excellent cast
+Memorable 'horror moments' throughout
+Great pacing -Period setting has changed from original story -I believe this film would've benefited from less CGI I decided to see this having recently viewed the 90's mini series with+Excellent cast
+Memorable 'horror moments' throughout
+Great pacing
-Period setting has changed from original story
-I believe this film would've benefited from less CGI

I decided to see this having recently viewed the 90's mini series with Tim Curry. I felt this film did an excellent job of telling it's story. Like any good horror, afterwards, it left me with the sense that something might be right behind me! Overall IT 2017 provides a highly watchable journey that sets up a sequel which I now cannot wait to see. If you're a fan of the genre this is a must-see.… Expand

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TheWolf11Jun 30, 2020

I loved the movie and I thought that it was great, even though I didn’t get scared I really enjoyed the story and some of the humour.

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PanchogulApr 8, 2018

Valió la pena haber esperado tantos años, superó por mucho mis expectativas. Las comparaciónes con la versión de 1990 son innecesarias, ya que dicha versión fue una miniserie y la adaptación está muy mal hecha, en cambio en esta cinta actualValió la pena haber esperado tantos años, superó por mucho mis expectativas. Las comparaciónes con la versión de 1990 son innecesarias, ya que dicha versión fue una miniserie y la adaptación está muy mal hecha, en cambio en esta cinta actual y primera adaptación cinematográfica es bastante fiel al libro, Bill Skarsgard encarna muy bien a Pennywise dándole un toque mas sombrío. Una muy buena película después de todo.… Expand

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SeriousrevweiwNov 28, 2017

Lol I'm 6 nd I laffed so hard at this movy! Tis the pinical of comedys. Still worse than Captain Underpants tho. plz say dis was heldpul! I luv clown and BingBong! My best fwiend is a clown! He gives me fwee candy!

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Tony1984Sep 11, 2017

I read the book many many years ago (Decades..) and didn't see the TV series so in one sense this was new and fresh to me. And boy did it bring me back. The child actors put in outstanding performances in a movie where the adults areI read the book many many years ago (Decades..) and didn't see the TV series so in one sense this was new and fresh to me. And boy did it bring me back. The child actors put in outstanding performances in a movie where the adults are thankfully absent. This movie is more than just a one trick pony. We have, coming of age, child abuse , a tender romance and a horror rolled into one with a large dollop of sardonic teen humour. Worked well . Usual jump-out of your skin tactics which to some of the jaded are cliched but to me were awesome and a liberal use of vulgar language which was strangely appropriate and satisfying. The clown is terrifying and nightmarish…... And there is a chapter 2 to come..

Disturbing as well is scary people with obvious psychological issues downvoting everything in sight. Perfectly good innocuous reviews? Stop enabling the mentally unwell Metacritic. It’s very uncool..… Expand

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JayKingStaOct 29, 2017

I really enjoyed this movie! The plot/story was well written and the directors choice of visuals worked well. Some of the CGI effects were a little hoaky, but they were overall the CGI was well done. Pennywise was a pretty scary clown! TheI really enjoyed this movie! The plot/story was well written and the directors choice of visuals worked well. Some of the CGI effects were a little hoaky, but they were overall the CGI was well done. Pennywise was a pretty scary clown! The kids were really good actors and they all had well written characters in the movie. The movie was very captivating overall. I didn't find it very scary myself. Although I do believe I don't get scared easy. The movie plays on a lot of great fears that kids have. The choice of music was interesting. Despite it being a horror movie it wasn't always scary. The music always fits the scene and helped add to the dramatic effect. The ending was great and extremely satisfying. Overall the movie was a great movie and worth the watch. I recommend this movie!… Expand

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MallRat15Nov 20, 2017

Not being a horror movie fan at all I was really surprised by how much I enjoyed this film. It doesn't use needless jump scares to get its scares across to the audience. Instead it uses it's dark atmosphere and general creepiness to deliverNot being a horror movie fan at all I was really surprised by how much I enjoyed this film. It doesn't use needless jump scares to get its scares across to the audience. Instead it uses it's dark atmosphere and general creepiness to deliver it's scares. Pennywise was played brilliantly and I'm sure it gave many people nightmares. The comedy in this movie was really funny but it was a little overused in my opinion. Great chemistry between all the kids make this movie a very enjoyable watch.… Expand

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MizuruSep 10, 2017

A great surprise for me! Actually... IT was pretty good! I was expecting something unusual but not all that much reinvent.

Effects: 11 (this film is awesome at the effects). Story: 10 (same history with minor holes in previous fixed, wellA great surprise for me! Actually... IT was pretty good! I was expecting something unusual but not all that much reinvent.

Effects: 11 (this film is awesome at the effects). Story: 10 (same history with minor holes in previous fixed, well done).
Soundtrack: 6.5 (not too good, too jumpscare music for this enviromental film, too noisy).
Acting: 8.5 (The kids are perfect, but dads and bullies acting was not too good).

Well this movie was a surprise to me. It's long and nicely done, a must watch if you're fan of horror, a huge step from the older film, a good step!… Expand

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Deli295Sep 24, 2017

Favorite film of my young life, seriously, I enjoyed every second of It. Loved the cast, especially Sophia, I literally fell in love with her. Loved Andy, the soundtrack which most people are hating, the screenplay and just the movie as aFavorite film of my young life, seriously, I enjoyed every second of It. Loved the cast, especially Sophia, I literally fell in love with her. Loved Andy, the soundtrack which most people are hating, the screenplay and just the movie as a whole. Totally recommended.… Expand

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RyanGimesonSep 24, 2017

Fantastic movie! Pennywise was soooo good, and Finn Wolfhard was great! Much better than he was in Stranger Things! Effects were great, and much better overall than the miniseries. Smartly cuts out everything wrong with the book (If you'veFantastic movie! Pennywise was soooo good, and Finn Wolfhard was great! Much better than he was in Stranger Things! Effects were great, and much better overall than the miniseries. Smartly cuts out everything wrong with the book (If you've read it, u know what I'm referring to). 10/10… Expand

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longjetty7Sep 11, 2017

Wow, I'm surprised how much I enjoyed this movie. The disappointing thing about most horror movies is they usually feel like a bunch of scary scenes lazily strung together with some lackluster storyline. "It" actually feels like a real movieWow, I'm surprised how much I enjoyed this movie. The disappointing thing about most horror movies is they usually feel like a bunch of scary scenes lazily strung together with some lackluster storyline. "It" actually feels like a real movie that just happens to be scary, which is how the best horror movies are. The writing, the acting, the thrills, and the cinematography are all very spot on. I'm especially impressed with how well all the child actors performed. As far as scariness goes, it's not necessarily super scary, but almost every scene manages to be thrilling in some way, so overall it's very intense and very fun. I would definitely recommend "It". It's a very satisfying horror movie, a worthy remake, and I'm definitely looking forward to chapter two!… Expand

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GrendizerSep 8, 2017

Overall a very entertaining movie. Not a lot of scares for me, but still the movie is terrifying. All the actors, be it the kids, Pennywise or the adults, did a fantastic job, everything was really credible. Some clown moments really left anOverall a very entertaining movie. Not a lot of scares for me, but still the movie is terrifying. All the actors, be it the kids, Pennywise or the adults, did a fantastic job, everything was really credible. Some clown moments really left an impression, especially the scene in the garage (photo viewing) and the one with Bev, after a big moment at her home place (don't mean the sink one). A small critic is the montage/transition of the movie when it comes to the encounter with the clown for every kid. Oh and some of those CGI balloons :) All in all a very good adaption of the book, adding a lot of the missing stuff from the 90s movie. Will probably go see it a 2nd time. Well done… Expand

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OfcSupermanSep 11, 2017

I was surprised at just how much I cared about every character here. With their own quirks, plenty of time to see them interact, and fantastic acting by all, I loved every second of them on screen together. Of course the movie goes intoI was surprised at just how much I cared about every character here. With their own quirks, plenty of time to see them interact, and fantastic acting by all, I loved every second of them on screen together. Of course the movie goes into some cliched horror movie things (which I won't mention) but overall I was shocked at how well this film blended drama, really funny comedy, and downright scary moments. Two scenes in particular freaked me out and neither were particularly big scare moments. Also, neither actually features a clown, something I'm not really sure I get why people are actually afraid of. The first happens in the background, during a library scene. The second is a painting...that's all I'll say about those.

Also, every character stands out and was memorable. I'd absolutely hang out with any of them if they were real people and definitely related to a few. Besides the guys in the group there was a breakout performance by the female character. Pennywise was also brilliantly portrayed here. Creepy, relentless, and of course, scary. While no actual clown moments were all that nightmare inducing, there's no one that can honestly say they didn't get effected by the dread and force in which he hunted each character. During a house scene every character gets separated and goes through some pretty torturous moments, all while we get to see them act exactly like we would. Which brings me back to the acting/writing. There's no "too smart for their age" kid here...no kid acting like a grown up. All these kids are scared and freaking out on their own and band together at the end when they realize they're all part of a stronger unit. With the combination of a terrifying villain, several strong heroes, great character arcs by all, and a perfect length to let you experience everything and care about everyone, "It" is right up there in my top 5 films so far this year.… Expand

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spencieOct 6, 2017

A masterful horror film with great characters, scary visuals, a creepy atmosphere, and an emotionally engaging story. It is probably the best horror film I've ever seen and one of the best movies of the year!

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Bugger217Sep 9, 2017

I'm honestly kind of shocked by how much I love IT. The film loses some steam toward the end, and I wish I had been scared a little more often than I was (especially given how relentlessly scary it was trying to be), but the movie is stillI'm honestly kind of shocked by how much I love IT. The film loses some steam toward the end, and I wish I had been scared a little more often than I was (especially given how relentlessly scary it was trying to be), but the movie is still full of so much heart, and the kids are an absolute joy to spend time with. Sophia Lillis is a revelation. Up there with 2007's The Mist as the only great Stephen King adaptations of the 21st century.… Expand

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kafkanianSep 10, 2017

I was pleasantly surprised with this adaptation. In fact, it's my favorite movie of the year so far (and I've seen Dunkirk)! Everything is very solid: the late 1980's setting, the plot, scares, soundtrack and, most of all, the acting!
This isI was pleasantly surprised with this adaptation. In fact, it's my favorite movie of the year so far (and I've seen Dunkirk)! Everything is very solid: the late 1980's setting, the plot, scares, soundtrack and, most of all, the acting!
This is not just a horror movie: it's a STORY! They finally made justice to Stephen King's work this time around.
It's a solid 9/10 movie. Could've been a 10/10 if it were less funny and a bit darker, but that's just my opinion.… Expand

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maxxieSep 9, 2017

Found it pretty amazing, it scared me, made me laugh, made me get tense, all of things i would expect from a Stephen King's book, i recommend you to watch.

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TheQuietGamerSep 11, 2017

By being bold enough to really capture the grotesque violence and child endangerment of the source material, "IT" manages to stand out from the horror pack by having an extra dose of darkness and brutality. It pulls very few punches.By being bold enough to really capture the grotesque violence and child endangerment of the source material, "IT" manages to stand out from the horror pack by having an extra dose of darkness and brutality. It pulls very few punches. Something all too rare and actually very surprising for such a mainstream horror flick. I applaud director Andrés Muschietti for having the integrity to do so. Lord knows he could have toned everything down and still made plenty of money at the box-office simply on the name alone. The actual scares in the film are of the funhouse variety. It's big-thrills, large and flashy, and almost rapid fire. While there's a great little atmosphere to things, it doesn't change the fact that IT simply isn't very frightening. Instead it's more exciting and outright fun to watch Pennywise torment the kids. As a result I was able to deal with the fact that I wasn't exactly quaking in my boots. There's also the fact that the movie has such a great, memorable villain. One portrayed excellently by Bill Skarsgård. If they nail the sequel I have no doubt Pennywise will finally be held to same level of respect as Freddy Kruger, Michael Myers, Leatherface, and Jason Vorhees by becoming one of the iconic horror villain icons in the mind of just about every horror fan, and not just he clued in. Heck, this movie might even be enough to do that on it's own.

The real strength of the movie is in it's characters and story. Both of which are brimming with heart and humor. More so than we usually see from this genre. It's about friendship, facing your fears, and is funnier than most comedies. It's a blood-soaked coming of age tale that's done rather believably (given the premise) in just about every area. There is even a nice amount of fidelity to the source material and the new stuff fits right in.

There is a little something missing from the movie however. Some of the book's core themes didn't make the cut. We never really get to see the effects IT has on the town as a whole. How everybody seems to ignore what's going on, such as the adults turning blind eyes to acts of cruelty that regularly occur between the kids. I also found a little bit of a problem with the movie's depiction of Henry Bowers.We don't get to see his transformation from regular bully to legitimately dangerous psychopath. He's just homicidal from the get go and there's no context as to why he is so aggressive towards Ben Hanscom in the way that he is. Another complaint is that the movie doesn't do much with Mike Hanlon. He's the only member of the Loser's Club who feels left out for the majority of the film.

While not without it's flaws, IT is still very much a triumph. With a stellar cast of genuinely teenage actors (the standouts being Wolfhard and Lillis), strong writing, entertainingly brutal thrills and a great sense of humor, IT is an all around great time at the movies. IT also stands as a satisfying adaptation of a Stephen King work. The most satisfying in quite a long time. IT easily stands amongst the top of the pack in terms of that. As a huge fan of the book I was quite entertained. I had a blast and highly recommend giving it a shot. Even if you haven't read the book, it's still just a really good horror movie in it's own rights.… Expand

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daftshadowSep 9, 2017

One of the few authentic scary movies that stays true to King's novels. Definitely has the Stranger Things vibe. It's scary but not scary, scary. Kids will definitely be scared. But like most typical horror movies, it keeps you scratchingOne of the few authentic scary movies that stays true to King's novels. Definitely has the Stranger Things vibe. It's scary but not scary, scary. Kids will definitely be scared. But like most typical horror movies, it keeps you scratching your head for their idiotic actions. Characters will often wander off on their own when they shouldn't. But I guess this makes for a good scary movie?… Expand

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arlenchastainSep 9, 2017

I found myself really engage throughout the run time of this film. It was really easy for me to get swept away and just have a lot of fun. Let's take a look at some of the best parts:

1.Acting- I was genuinely surprised at just how good theI found myself really engage throughout the run time of this film. It was really easy for me to get swept away and just have a lot of fun. Let's take a look at some of the best parts:

1.Acting- I was genuinely surprised at just how good the performances in this movie were. Espcially from Skarsgård, Wolfhard, Grazer and Lieberher. It was really easy to buy into every one as characters and to start to see them for who they were portraying. Lieberher played Bill Denbrough, a young teenage boy who has a stutter, when watching this movie it is immediately one of the first things you will notice but as time goes on it began to feel natural and it wasn't noticed anymore. That is due to excellent acting both by Lieberher and those around him. Skarsgard did an amazing job as well, he was intense and creepy. His voice was haunting and his mannerisms sent chills down my spine. In my eyes, he out performed Tim Curry in creating a truly intimidating and terrifying presence.

2.Comedic Relief- So this movie has quite a bit of comedic relief, and a large part of it was from the interactions with the kids. Finn Wolfhard really delivered a solid performance, and was a huge standout in the comedic area. Any time a movie has a comedic relief aspect to it, it has the potential to go horribly wrong. It handled itself really well it was smart and strategic about the timing of it's comedy. Muschietti did a really impressive job with making a huge part of the comedy physical as well. There were scenes when the kid's were in scary situations and one of them would use their inhaler during a suspenseful moment. It all worked and felt seamless to the movie, while really developing the nature of the characters and provided a strong underdog feel.

3.Tone- I was really impressed with how Muschietti created a pretty unique tone for the movie. He did a good job with his color grading and his editing to help create this almost realistic feel. His shots felt natural and grounded, so when stuff was going crazy on screen, I felt like I was there. He used a lot of simple camera tricks to pull off big moments. A lot of the time in modern film, things don't feel natural. Most lighting in movies can almost give off a glossy feeling and give off the "I'm watching a movie" vibe. It didn't feel that way. It was small and it felt like I was apart of the kids group experiencing all of this with them.

4.CGI use- CGI in any film can either help it quite a bit or it can distract in a lot of ways. The CGI with Pennywise the clown felt real. It didn't look cheap or feel that way at all. It just felt like it was all happening. This is because of the amazing practical effects in the movie. Muschietti and Skarsgård worked hard to make Pennywise scary on his own, and then brought it the CGI to really sell the full thing. Now this movie was not perfect. Let's look at what could've been better: 1.Scariness- Now, this might be an unrealistic expectation I had from watching the original It back in my childhood. I just was not scared throughout the run time of It. I never felt the same sense of urgency I do in other horror films. Don't get me wrong, the scares in this movie worked. It was fun to get startled they took their time setting up some really good moments. There was just no sense of tension from scene to scene. It all felt deflated after the big moments. This is also due to the marketing of the movie. I think the marketing made it out to be this terrifying horror movie. Before the screening of Annabelle Creation, they showed a clip of It. This was prefaced with Stephen King talking about how scary this movie was and to only watch "If you dare." This made me feel like It was going to knock me out of my seat, when in reality it was only kind of creepy.

2.Underused Characters- One of the biggest issues I had with It was the feeling that some of the characters weren't used to their full potential. The 1st act of the movie did a beautiful job introducing us to each character, and allowing us to kind of get to know them through their fears and who they are. Toward the 3rd act it felt like some of the characters were tossed to the back. Namely Stan (Wyatt Oleff,), Mike (Chosen Jacobs) and Ben (Jeremy Ray Taylor). While the characters of Bill (Jaeden Lieberger) Richie (Finn Wolfhard) and Eddie (Jack Dylan Grazer) really were prominent. We didn't see as much with Stan, Ben or Mike. The whole premise of the 3rd act was to be together and to stand together against Pennywise. But the team aspect didn't feel inclusive of the others. Overall, I had a great time with It. I thought it was one of the best remakes and adaptations I have seen. It had terrific performances, really entertaining comedic moments with some beautiful looking shots and CGI. It did fall a little toward the 3rd act with the failure to include all of the characters they introduced throughout the first act. It was a perfectly fine scary movie. I am going to give It a B+.… Expand

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LatinCritic13Sep 8, 2017

IT is arguably one of the best horror movie adaptations I have ever seen in a while. Unlike the miniseries adaptation of IT starring the infamous Tim Curry, it goes way deeper than you think. For this movie adaptation of Stephen King'sIT is arguably one of the best horror movie adaptations I have ever seen in a while. Unlike the miniseries adaptation of IT starring the infamous Tim Curry, it goes way deeper than you think. For this movie adaptation of Stephen King's notoriously terrifying novel, it still has an element that seems friendly, but it will definitely scare the crap out of you of how crazy this movie is. The writing by True Detective's Cary Joji Fukunaga truly impresses me, the direction set by Andy Muschietti is very well executed, and the performances by the young cast truly shines in this movie. Let's also not forget about Bill Skarsgard's portrayal as Pennywise The Clown. That man right here can easily scare the crap out of you! This movie pays the homage to the novel and the miniseries together, and without a doubt, this movie is worth checking out if you're a Stephen King fan or a horror movie fan!… Expand

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ayarlettSep 8, 2017

This movie has everything. Comedy, Camaraderie, Jump scares and thrills. Highly recommended and I am numb to most horror movies these days so I was pleasantly surprised. Even my lady liked it and she hates horror movies! (The kids made us goThis movie has everything. Comedy, Camaraderie, Jump scares and thrills. Highly recommended and I am numb to most horror movies these days so I was pleasantly surprised. Even my lady liked it and she hates horror movies! (The kids made us go - 13 years old) and I know for a fact that they were disturbed! All in all, worth watching and I will buy the dvd too as it was that good. Best horror movie in years.… Expand

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badgerryan19Sep 8, 2017

Incredible film. A horror movie that finally lives up to the hype. I was a little skeptical from the trailers but after watching the Georgie clip I was in. The acting was incredible especially Pennywise and he clearly drew inspiration fromIncredible film. A horror movie that finally lives up to the hype. I was a little skeptical from the trailers but after watching the Georgie clip I was in. The acting was incredible especially Pennywise and he clearly drew inspiration from Ledger's joker. The kids also did great. Every kid actor has there moments and all had awesome interesting things about them that made them relevant in the film. The movie is absolutely hilarious too. Go and see the movie you will not be disappointed. I also dug the time period during 1989. Great time to put a horror movie.… Expand

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Rebecca31Sep 8, 2017

A movie that needs no introduction. A nightmare brought to life. IT’s back and IT’s terrifying. 27 years ago Tim Curry scared a generation and now IT is back to scare a whole new generation. Bill Skarsgård did to Pennywise the Clown whatA movie that needs no introduction. A nightmare brought to life. IT’s back and IT’s terrifying. 27 years ago Tim Curry scared a generation and now IT is back to scare a whole new generation. Bill Skarsgård did to Pennywise the Clown what Heath Ledger did to the Joker. It’s never easy to successfully reinvent an iconic character and his performance is chilling to the core. Stunning effects, eerie music and a solid cast. You really believe the Losers club are all real friends, their chemistry was perfect. The tone from the novel has been brought to life in a way that the original never achieved. Sure it gets in its fair share of jump scares but it is well above the cheap and lazy horror movies we’ve gotten in recent years. The atmosphere is electric. I was blown away, horrified and enthralled all at the same time. It’s a horror movie you won’t want to miss. Go see IT and you’ll float too. Highly recommended.… Expand

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MattyMudshovelSep 8, 2017

The movie It 2017 remake was an awesome film! Yesterday we headed out to see “It” and everyone in the theater was clapping, the cast was great and the effects were far more superior than the original which made the film better than theThe movie It 2017 remake was an awesome film! Yesterday we headed out to see “It” and everyone in the theater was clapping, the cast was great and the effects were far more superior than the original which made the film better than the original. I’ve seen many say they were scared as I wondered why were they scared with the original?

Clowns have never freaked me out, the original sort of put a nice dark spin on clowns which I saw to be awesome. It the original was brilliant and in now way is this movie a better film; it’s just a perfectly put together remake respecting both films as equal. They did a wonderful job on the remake and I look forward to putting it in our personal film collection. “It 2017” is the 4th good movie to come to the theater in 2017 so far.… Expand

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LamontRaymondSep 8, 2017

Huge props to the casting director for the choice of those kids - especially the girl who is a revelation. The film isn't nearly as scary as the critics made it out to be, but it's definitely fun. Now I understand why everyone told me thatHuge props to the casting director for the choice of those kids - especially the girl who is a revelation. The film isn't nearly as scary as the critics made it out to be, but it's definitely fun. Now I understand why everyone told me that Stranger Things was heavily influenced by IT - both this movie and that series have a similar feel (and, of course, they share an actor - which was a slightly odd choice.).… Expand

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WaelSep 8, 2017

'IT' was a true experience. Personally, I'm a fan of the book, for it never failed to creep the **** out of me. Same goes for this adaptation. It's filled with scares (not the cheap kind, though) (the dude beside me at the theaters literally'IT' was a true experience. Personally, I'm a fan of the book, for it never failed to creep the **** out of me. Same goes for this adaptation. It's filled with scares (not the cheap kind, though) (the dude beside me at the theaters literally jumped off his seat during one scene), and at the same time has a huge side of humor and coming-of-age. The direction is very well thought out, and the performances of the kids are just so good (Eddie is my personal favourite). The best part about it that it was very very very faithful to the source material (even Stephen King, who hates the classical adaptation of 'The Shining', expressed his admiration for this one). I loved it. I was really beautifully-made, and most importantly, very worth the hype.… Expand

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Compi24Sep 10, 2017

"Mama" director Andy Muschietti's adaptation of the classic Stephen King novel and effective update of the 1990 miniseries starring Tim Curry, "It" improves upon its predecessors in almost every way. And by "predecessors," I don't just mean"Mama" director Andy Muschietti's adaptation of the classic Stephen King novel and effective update of the 1990 miniseries starring Tim Curry, "It" improves upon its predecessors in almost every way. And by "predecessors," I don't just mean the aforementioned TV special. Indeed, while this film is more frightening, captivating, engaging, and simply well-produced than the 90's cult classic, it also helps streamline, normalize, and enhance the source material itself, in all its idiosyncratic glory. This is an incredibly well-realized piece of horror filmmaking with terrific world-building and magnificent performances all over (particularly from those of the film's "Losers Club"). And while I find it may deviate a bit too much from its own remarkably well-established tone here and there, I'd still say it's nothing less than an achievement overall.… Expand

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C3realkillahSep 8, 2017

See IT
Fear IT
Love IT This is a great horror movie and a faithful adaptation of one of Stephen king's greatest work. In fact it manages to be scarier and funnier than the original while also being a great adaptation. Some things are changedSee IT
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This is a great horror movie and a faithful adaptation of one of Stephen king's greatest work. In fact it manages to be scarier and funnier than the original while also being a great adaptation. Some things are changed a bit like a sex scene that is in the book, but nothing that ruins the film. It's a great movie and a remake done right i highly recommend it if you love horror or the novel. Join us everyone floats down here 9/10… Expand

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jeremy_perrowSep 10, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of the best horror movies I've seen in recent years. Pennywise is incredibly creepy and scary. What I like most is the trailers and scenes found online did not spoil the movie. The actual movie goes way more into these scenes and makes them longer. What happens to Georgie at the beginning genuinely shocked me. I felt fear from Pennywise and his various other forms. I felt humour for Richie and the rock fight scene. I felt disgust at the molestation elements present. I felt sadness because of Georgie and his brother. This movie is amazing. Go watch it!… Expand

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BoneteMagicoSep 8, 2017

Best SK movie ever. Loved every second of this film. The humor worked perfectly, and the scary parts too. The cast is just perfect (love u losers club). You should see this movie now

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MovieReviewGuySep 9, 2017

IT was the funnest time I've had in a theater in a long while. Bill Skarsgard completely and utterly kills it in his own role as Pennywise. This is coming from someone whos seen the original IT only in bits and pieces years ago. I remember ITIT was the funnest time I've had in a theater in a long while. Bill Skarsgard completely and utterly kills it in his own role as Pennywise. This is coming from someone whos seen the original IT only in bits and pieces years ago. I remember IT well though and everything about this new movie is WAY better than the original. All the child actors are great. Definite Stranger Things vibe in a very good way. Finn Wolfhard was freaking hilarious. More creepy than scary yet has some frighteningly striking visuals. Sure theres some pacing/editing issues but thats it. People cant rate this movie lower because it wasnt as scary as they thought. Everyone can relate to this movie in someway, sometimes real life can be evil too. This movie is about losing your innocence as a child and having to face your fears to become an adult in order to grow up and take on life. It made me feel like a kid again. I was laughing one minute then creeped out the next all the while engaged never once getting bored. The more I think about IT the more I liked it, will be seeing again. Its big budget film making at its finest so ignore the minor issues and nitpickers and enjoy the show.… Expand

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BlueDeadpoolSep 10, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I came into IT having read the book twice and watching (and hating) the original TV mini-series. As a fan of Stephen King’s novel and the disappointment from the mini-series, I was hoping that a cinematic attempt at portraying the beloved Pennywise would definitely work. It is safe to say that not only did they achieve that, but they also made one of the best horror films to be released in the last decade.

It was terrifyingly good. The CGI, while cartoony and rushed at times, looked believable still and I believe that the cartoon-style was intentional to show the psychological effect on the kids, rather than the forms IT takes being literal. Andres Muschietti did an excellent job at directing this film, especially on such a tight budget of $30 million. For context, Deadpool constantly claimed how low its budget was and how many limits it had, and they had a budget of $50 million. With a lower and tighter budget, IT exceeded all expectations and has since broken *many* records.

The flow of the film is a major con for most critics, but I actually liked the switch-up of a coming-of-age story to a horror film in such low space of each other, and I liked it because it kept you on the edge of your seat the entire time, because you’d never know when the horror ended or started. What I absolutely love about this film and Muschietti’s directing is the subtlety.

SPOILER TERRITORY

I can’t believe the amount of subtle horror in this film.
When they were helping Ben in the alleyway, Pennywise’s face was spray painted on the wall for the last few seconds of the scene, and it really brought forward the mood of the film. There were tons more; like the clown moving its head when Richie walked past, the librarian death staring Ben in the library, etc. All of these subtle horrors make the film so much more rewarding if you watch it on multiple occasions. I know I’m going to go watch it a second time and then I might update my review now that I can focus on the film rather than be mesmerized.

The ending was very different to the novel, as in the novel obviously the controversial scene occurs, but they did not include Pennywise turning into its true form, and the Losers’ Club seeing it as a spider. Whether or not I got that mixed up with when they *spoiler alert* come back as adults, I don’t know. I’ll need to reread.

I liked the gore, it really wanted that R rating. Georgie screaming before being dragged into the storm drain was really brutal and shocking. It set the tone from the very beginning and I loved every second of it. For the long runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes, it flew past.
However, because of the constant switch-up between genres the story NEVER has time to breathe. The experience is so intense, and maybe a few scenes where we get to know more of the kids families would let the story have a bit of breath before bringing back Pennywise; speaking of which, that was my ONLY issue with Skarsgard’s Pennywise; he had too much screentime in my opinion, and I feel that made his presence less creepy at times as we knew he was going to be there. His other forms were tremendous, and the inclusion of the Leper was superb, however Pennywise was too common and we were spoilt.

I’d love to rate IT – Chapter One a 9/10 based on all the points I have explained. I cannot wait for Chapter 2 and hope to see where they take the story.… Expand

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PfilipSep 11, 2017

The first thing you have to understand about IT (besides that it captures the spirit and tone of a Stephen King novel better than almost any previous attempt by Hollywood) is that this isn't a horror movie as we've come to know them in recentThe first thing you have to understand about IT (besides that it captures the spirit and tone of a Stephen King novel better than almost any previous attempt by Hollywood) is that this isn't a horror movie as we've come to know them in recent years. It's not Saw or the Ring or even The Babadook. It's not designed to keep you afraid and disturbed for the entire runtime. This is a monster movie, a nightmarish adventure story. And because of that it's massively enjoyable, fun, tense and yes, sometimes terrifying. The pacing is perfect, the story never once drags, and the acting is aces all the way around. I felt that, at most, one or two moments were a bit indulgent or cliche, but even these blips registered as fun, not distracting or tonally inconsistent. I'm not usually a fan of horror films, but I adored the creepy, shapeshifting hell out of this movie from the script to the lush cinematography of the fictional New England setting. The filmmakers earned every penny of the astoundingly great opening weekend they had, and I hope it continues to charge along into October. Happy Halloween, more than a month early!… Expand

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RainbowDenixSep 9, 2017

Не фильм а мечта!

Я ждал этот фильм на протяжении года,не читал книжный оригинал,но зато,смотрел экранизацию 1990 года.Обо всём по порядку: Минусы: -Пугалки довольно примитивные,да и в некоторых моментах можно было бы сделать страшней.Не фильм а мечта!

Я ждал этот фильм на протяжении года,не читал книжный оригинал,но зато,смотрел экранизацию 1990 года.Обо всём по порядку:
Минусы:

-Пугалки довольно примитивные,да и в некоторых моментах можно было бы сделать страшней.

Плюсы:
-Отличная актёрская игра что Билла Скарсгарда(Пеннивайз в его исполнении великолепен,ничем не уступает Тиму Карри),что и всех детей в фильме.
-Атмосфера ужаса держится везде как надо.
-Юмор смешной(даже несмотря на то что большинство шуток там про мамаш)
-Спецэффекты отличные,очень сложно разглядеть фальш.
-Сам Пеннивайз в плане грима,выглядит даже лучше оригинала 1990 года. -Саундтрек неплох.
-Историю рассказывают качественно и интересно.

Подводя итоги хочу сказать что это великолепный фильм ужасов,к просмотру обязателен всем любителям жанра.Оценка 9,3/10.… Expand

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DubeauSep 24, 2017

The best King movie to date with Mist. The child acting is very good and well directed. The horror is perfect. Not only for the clown but for those horrors around us, hiding behind behaviours and human pains. You identify easily with theThe best King movie to date with Mist. The child acting is very good and well directed. The horror is perfect. Not only for the clown but for those horrors around us, hiding behind behaviours and human pains. You identify easily with the young heroes. Some of the moments in this movie will be forever iconic shots. The FX are subtle most of the time and impressive when it needs to be. The only problem I saw was the ending...we didn't see the consequences of what just happen to the families, the town, the authorities in general. So there was a big hole at the very end. That said, go watch it. I give it a 90% for the amazing child acting and good directing.… Expand

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Chexs1990Sep 12, 2017

It is a really good adaption of the book (minus the orgy thing of course). However, what a lot of reviewers seems to misunderstand, is that this isn't just a horror movie.

It's a coming-of-age thriller with supernatural elements. The purposeIt is a really good adaption of the book (minus the orgy thing of course). However, what a lot of reviewers seems to misunderstand, is that this isn't just a horror movie.

It's a coming-of-age thriller with supernatural elements. The purpose of the scares isn't to scare you, but to cater to the fears of each individual kid in the losers club.

With that being said, there are some genuinely unnerving scenes in the movie, but it has it's focus on the characters themselves, where the focus should be.

As for Pennywise, it's hard to compare Curry and Skarsgaard, as they depict two wildly different variants of the infamous clown. Curry was the creepy child molester type and Skarsgaard is just plain frightening.

The movie has great cinematography and a good flowline of time, as well as great dialogue and acting. The one thing that may be slightly annoying for some, is that some of the scene to scene scares, doesn't always seem to stick with the kids.… Expand

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mrmonsterSep 17, 2017

An absolutely perfect movie. It was thrilling and terrifying in every way. Plus, Pennywise the Dancing Clown was a fantastic villain. If you like horror, you will love It.

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SergeantSozSep 9, 2017

Good:
- The Georgie scene was very well done. It might make you cry. - Dialogue - Though different from the book (there were MANY changes), the structure of the plot worked, even though it made the movie hard to be scary (too much PennywiseGood:
- The Georgie scene was very well done. It might make you cry. - Dialogue - Though different from the book (there were MANY changes), the structure of the plot worked, even though it made the movie hard to be scary (too much Pennywise moments in short time). It could have been a pretty decent movie even without the clown in it. - Bill, Beverly, Eddie and Richie's character development was good (some others were sidelined unfortunately).
- The shift from the 50s to the 80s worked out well. It felt authentic. Also they left out all the sexual stuff from the book (Thank God, I was thinking at the end if that scene were in the movie, it would have gotten wierd). - Overall a good movie. Bad:
- CGI (very fake looking like the Conjuring 2's Crooked Man. It really reduces the scare factor). Also the shaking and quick movement was more ridiculous than scary. - Character development (Henry Bowers and Ben Hanscomb in particular). However as a group, the characters were alright. - Pacing - Lining up countless Pennywise scenes in a short amount of time. This is terrible pacing for a horror movie. No build up, just jumpscare after jumpscare after jumpscare. It got repetitive. The more you see the monster, the less scary it becomes. There were some standout moments though. It also was necessary to tell each loser's encounter with the clown but like I said, it got repetitive. I'll be generous and give it a 7 because reading the book always makes the movie harder to enjoy. I also have never hyped a movie up like this in years. I will enjoy it more the second time now that I know what changes were made and what to expect. This is a very SIMPLIFIED version of the kid's section of the massive book. They also intentionally left the mystery of It's origin and deadlights for the sequel.… Expand

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Beowulf4862Sep 14, 2017

Very enjoyable if too long. Not very scary, but the kids were great little actors. Pennywise was fine even though no one can ever take Tim Curry's place.

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FranzHcriticNov 5, 2017

I'm not a horror movie fan. I find that most to be anything but scary, with bad writing and zero effort. But I was pleasantly surprised by 'It', which carried a genuinely unsettling atmosphere and boasted some impressive talent from the kidI'm not a horror movie fan. I find that most to be anything but scary, with bad writing and zero effort. But I was pleasantly surprised by 'It', which carried a genuinely unsettling atmosphere and boasted some impressive talent from the kid actors. It juxtaposes with it being an innocent children's adventure with something more sinister, almost apocalyptic. I might actually see part 2.… Expand

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TrevorDevendorfSep 21, 2017

Terrific all around!!! Not as scary as I was expecting. Just a really good creepy atmosphere! Dialogue is brilliant! Top notch and editor, Jason Ballantine! great cinematography by Mr Chung-hoon Chung who also did The Handmaiden and 2003Terrific all around!!! Not as scary as I was expecting. Just a really good creepy atmosphere! Dialogue is brilliant! Top notch and editor, Jason Ballantine! great cinematography by Mr Chung-hoon Chung who also did The Handmaiden and 2003 Oldboy. If you like Atmospheric Horrors you will enjoy!! 10 / 10… Expand

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eberman123Oct 7, 2017

I enjoyed this film. The plot was great and the acting was good. If you enjoyed Goonies, Stand By Me, and Stranger Things you should enjoy this movie because it is in the same vain as these stories.

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YoloSwag4DogeSep 24, 2017

I really enjoyed this movie. I found the kids quite entertaining and the whole movie's quite eerie. With that being said, I do wish there were more/better scare moments. There were plenty of scenes that had my adrenaline spiking though. EachI really enjoyed this movie. I found the kids quite entertaining and the whole movie's quite eerie. With that being said, I do wish there were more/better scare moments. There were plenty of scenes that had my adrenaline spiking though. Each kid has his/her own experience with IT, but the experiences were often comical until the scary ass **** clown showed up. The clown is quite terrifying, but what I found surprisingly awesome was the strangely psychotic, life threatening yet comedic relationship IT has with the kids. He has this dynamic personality that's really interesting. Sure, he's insane and sadistic, but he values his life just like the kids value their's. So it's like a game of cat and mouse between them. Definitely looking forward to chapter 2!… Expand

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yoshi8869Dec 21, 2017

"It" is a refreshing film with one of the most talented child acting cast ever to play on the silver screen. The entire cast of kids was phenomenal, especially considering this is a bunch of relatively fresh faces, similar to Stranger Things."It" is a refreshing film with one of the most talented child acting cast ever to play on the silver screen. The entire cast of kids was phenomenal, especially considering this is a bunch of relatively fresh faces, similar to Stranger Things. Ironically, Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler) stars as Richie in this film.

The depiction of Pennywise is genuinely unsettling and Skarsgard does a fantastic job. The visuals are very well done, but nothing too far above or beyond the average modern horror film these days. However, the soundtrack is a cut above the rest. Benjamin Wallfisch, who has had relatively limited experience scoring blockbusters, really shines in this film. Hopefully he does just as well with Blade Runner 2049. The production value can seem a little corny and some little details don't appear to be exclusively 80's-90's, but it's still worthy of praise.

The premise of the film follows rather closely the novel by Stephen King. To appreciate the plot is to appreciate the novel as well, but the way the film portrays broken homes, abusive parents, and a lonely group of kids just trying to get by through the fellowship of one another is subtle and real. The scenes in which you see the kids being bullied would hit home for anyone who's been bullied themselves. The scenes portraying neglectful and abusive families reminds all of us that some kids in this world go through this every day.

Lastly, praise to Andy Muschietti for making one of the most accurate portrayals of a Stephen King novel to date. This goes up there with Kubrick's "The Shining". This is wholesome, shocking, brutally real, and will have you in tears at the end and reminiscing on that one love you too left to move away to some far off town leaving you alone with your nerdy, loser* friends ;) Can't wait for Chapter Two!

*lover

1. Production: 24.5/30
a. Acting: 9.5/10
b. Crew: 7/10
c. Direction: 8/10

2. Story: 26/30
a. Plot: 7/10
b. Characters: 10/10
c. Presentation: 9/10

3. Immersion: 26/30
a. Soundtrack: 9/10
b. Art: 9/10
c. Style: 8/10

Total: 85%
(Bonus 1/90 for personal enjoyment)

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The3AcademySinsOct 4, 2017

I'll preface this review by saying that I rarely see movies in theaters more than once. I am very much a "buy it and watch it until the DVD wears out" kind of guy. I've seen IT in theaters THREE TIMES. It's that good.

There are so manyI'll preface this review by saying that I rarely see movies in theaters more than once. I am very much a "buy it and watch it until the DVD wears out" kind of guy. I've seen IT in theaters THREE TIMES. It's that good.

There are so many amazing things to talk about in this movie. The script is incredible. Stephen King is arguably one of the greatest writers alive and this adaptation absolutely does justice to his novel (and the Tim Curry TV adaptation). The film looks really stunningly beautiful from a cinematography standpoint, and you can tell they really put a lot of focus on nailing the time period of 1989.

The acting is SUPERB. The kids are all phenomenal. It's easy to point out Finn Wolfhard (especially with his Stranger Things fame) as a standout performance but MAN does the rest of the cast give him a run for his money. Sophia Lillis does an amazing job with a really difficult part, and you can't help but empathize with her and cheer her on. Jaeden Lieberher is also fantastic, and his personal journey will draw you in. You end up caring so much about these kids and what happens to them, and you are with them every step of the way. Bill Skarsgard as Pennywise is magnificent, and definitely deserves the praise he has been receiving.

The score is great. I personally loved the soundtrack.

The scares are good too. A lot of atmosphere and nuance tied to the characters, and a few old fashioned jump scares sparingly thrown in.

I loved this movie, and I would easily see it again. Cannot wait for Chapter 2!… Expand

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alejandro970Oct 4, 2017

One of best choices -and screenplays of Stephen King books- of horror genre in 2017. The 135 minutes of footage flow with agility and the plot produces chills in an intelligent way without cheap scares. The young cat acts wonderfully and theOne of best choices -and screenplays of Stephen King books- of horror genre in 2017. The 135 minutes of footage flow with agility and the plot produces chills in an intelligent way without cheap scares. The young cat acts wonderfully and the final act develops expectations for the second chapter.… Expand

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26corzoOct 2, 2017

like a lot of critics says, this movie is the best adaptation of one of stephen king's book. amazing, great , genius, funny and grotesc... great movie

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mrharrybeckOct 2, 2017

Brilliant, scary and (yes!) over-the-top as IT... should be. The children are peerless performers, which makes it all the more enjoyable. One would not want it to end.

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Mr_cobsSep 23, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a great movie. I really love that the the parts of the movie that was scary, could make some jokes, this situation can break the inmersion of the movie, but make the experience much better too.
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Frank-FostOct 10, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El director argentino Andrés Muschietti fue quien este año llevó a la pantalla grande la adaptación de la novela de terror “Eso” escrita por Stephen King en 1986. Previamente en los noventas se presentó la misma bajo el formato de serie, sin embargo no tuvo el mismo hype (expectativa) que la reciente obra. Vale recordar que Muschietti es quien estuvo a cargo de la película “Mamá”, trabajo que lo impulsa para llegar a los ojos de Guillermo Del Toro.
De todas formas la serie de los noventas sirvió para sentar las bases de cómo sería a nivel visual la ambientación de la novela. El payaso bailarín “Pennywise” es quien encarna todos los males de un pequeño pueblo. El personaje respeta ciertos patrones impuestos por la serie, sin embargo se le da una vuelta de tuerca que torna un tanto más siniestra a su apariencia.
La historia transcurre en un pueblito llamado “Derry”, en el mismo hace ya varias décadas la desaparición de jóvenes y adultos fue creciendo de forma alarmante. Lo que parece algo terrible, para sus habitantes ya se torna natural. La primera escena es la que abre el juego, dejándonos como testigos y cómplices del asesinato que pone en marcha una serie de eventos misteriosos. La “desaparición” de Georgie deja a su hermano en un estado de alerta.
Visualmente uno se siente inmerso a finales de los ochenta, hay gran cantidad de guiños a esa década, incluso hay una referencia muy evidente a la película “Pesadilla en Elm Street” del director Wes Craven. Walkmans, bicicletas posters y cuestiones como la forma de vestir de sus protagonistas dejan el sello de una época. La música por su parte cumple por demás con su cometido, acompaña los momentos de tensión generando en el espectador una sensación de terror muy bien lograda.
En un pueblo donde los adultos suelen estar “casi” ausentes por motivos que se desconocen, un grupo de niños van a ser los encargados de esclarecer lo que viene ocurriendo en Derry hace muchísimos años, la desaparición misteriosa y sistemática de los chicos. Si bien el encuadre que le da el director abarca varias cuestiones a nivel argumentativo, existen ciertos baches en la historia que dejan al espectador sin respuestas. ¿Cuál es la historia que gira en torno al siniestro payaso Pennywise? La película se encarga de entramar las relaciones entre sus protagonistas pero no va mucho más allá. Se le da un pantallazo general a cada personaje sin involucrarse demasiado, todo queda a medio camino. La película termina dejando muchos interrogantes que aparentemente serán resueltos en su continuación.
El pueblo de Derry está habitado por niños que no solo sufren el tormento de Pennywise sino que también el de los adultos. La escena de la farmacia, cerca del principio de la película pone en evidencia el nivel de morbo que existe en los habitantes de Derry. En el personaje del farmacéutico el espectador puede ver que existe un nivel de perversidad alarmante, por el contrario, la gente del pueblo lo ve como algo normal.
Es interesante el modo en que Andrés Muschietti decide objetivar los miedos de cada uno de los chicos de la pandilla. A través de recursos visuales muy elaborados el director pone a flor de piel el terror en el espectador. Cada uno de los chicos responde a un perfil determinado, por tanto el desarrollo de la personalidad de cada personaje será de gran importancia para la historia. Los terribles productos que deja la sociedad estadounidense sirven para ilustrar de manera silenciosa al pueblo que acosa Pennywise. El sobrepeso, las armas y el abuso son parte necesaria de esta historia donde el terror a veces puede ir por otros caminos.
En mi opinión esta versión de I.T. puede ser la que mejor retrata las bases sobre las que se erige la novela de King. Sabiendo que va a existir una segunda parte creo que habrá tiempo para tapar los baches que deja esta aproximación al mundo de Pennywise. Una manera inteligente de entrar a la obra de King, sin profundizar ni cuestionar demasiado.… Expand

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prestongreenDec 19, 2017

I was pleasantly surprised with how IT turned out. So many memorable scenes and such fun characters. 80s vibe works perfectly and love the soundtrack. Also noticed that a lot of people feel this movie wasn't scary enough, making it bad. II was pleasantly surprised with how IT turned out. So many memorable scenes and such fun characters. 80s vibe works perfectly and love the soundtrack. Also noticed that a lot of people feel this movie wasn't scary enough, making it bad. I personally believe it didn't have to be the scariest horror movie ever. I was fine with how they presented it and it all worked IMO. Great movie and one of the better films of 2017.… Expand

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qqiwkqaqwNov 23, 2018

I really enjoyed this movie, is the best horror movie i ever seen, fantastic film, really cool andI really enjoyed this movie, is the best horror movie i ever seen, fantastic film, really cool and fantastic......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................and awesome! and...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................terryfing! and................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................good! and...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................… Expand

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Seig52Sep 8, 2017

Great job of balancing the importance of building the friendships, establishing the creepy townies, and presenting the type of funhouse horror you expect. The kids are great particularly Richie and Bev. Bill does a great job of bringingGreat job of balancing the importance of building the friendships, establishing the creepy townies, and presenting the type of funhouse horror you expect. The kids are great particularly Richie and Bev. Bill does a great job of bringing Pennywise to life in a way I didn't anticipate. The only criticism I have is some of the early Pennywise encounters lacked transitions. We were shown one solo Pennywise encounter and then directly showing another without any sort of transition. The movie changes some aspects of the story and omits a few others but overall a solid adaptation of a source that would be hard to get right within the confines of a feature film. Looking forward to Part 2.… Expand

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panslabyrinthSep 8, 2017

Andy Muschietti does wonderful work in giving justice to this book-to-film adaptation; the new 'It' is extremely well-made, with exceptional performances across the border from the ensemble cast. The film is unsettling at parts, but mostlyAndy Muschietti does wonderful work in giving justice to this book-to-film adaptation; the new 'It' is extremely well-made, with exceptional performances across the border from the ensemble cast. The film is unsettling at parts, but mostly funny and heartfelt, which might be the major downside to the film: it is just too funny to be utterly and completely frightening or unsettling.… Expand

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FilmGobSep 8, 2017

When children begin to disappear in the town of Derry, Maine, neighborhood kids band together to square off against Pennywise, an evil clown whose history of murder and violence dates back for centuries.

This adaptation of Stephen King'sWhen children begin to disappear in the town of Derry, Maine, neighborhood kids band together to square off against Pennywise, an evil clown whose history of murder and violence dates back for centuries.

This adaptation of Stephen King's novel 'It' makes it's cinematic debut in creepy, disturbing style, with a lot of heart. A complex coming-of-age tale that prefers slow burn creepy horror over predictable jump scares. Although setting the story in the 1980s may be problematic for some, it thankfully doesn't end up being nostalgia pandering for the sake of it. There are visual references to other 80s movies like Gremlins and Nightmare On Elm Street, but rather than copy them, it sticks to its own world and captures that nightmarish atmosphere perfectly.

With a modest $35 million budget, director Andres Muschietti and director of photography Chung-hoon Chung make this film look 3 times better than it should. The film is accompanied by an effective score by Benjamin Wallfisch (A Cure for Wellness), elegant and beautiful but sometimes almost unbearable when ramping up the tension.

For me, the film delivers on what the trailers promised. Scares. From the opening scene with poor little Georgie, to the bathroom blood bath and to Pennywise crawling out of every space you can think of. With so many memorable moments, it feels like a Director's Cut where Andres Muschietti kept everything in, and that may be the reason for some of the pacing problems.

The cast is pretty much perfect. Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise the Dancing Clown goes from charming to twisted in seconds, and i wish there was more of him. Even with all the makeup and costume, his weird ticks and mannerisms come through. With his scenes in particular, i never questioned when CGI was or wasn't being used, as his presence demanded attention. Though it was strange that his powers had no limits, and gave me the impression he could do anything at any moment.

The young cast that make up The Losers Club are great, their chemistry needed to be spot on and they nailed it. Sophia Lillis (playing Beverly Marsh) is probably the standout. My one complaint would be the character of Richie Tozier (played by Finn Wolfhard). His joking around is fine early on, but as the film progressed i was begging for him to shut up and stop ruining dramatic moments with unnecessary quips. However, i felt for this dynamic group as they overcame their fears, loss, bullying, horror and division to defeat the evil gripping their town.

'It' brilliantly captures the haunting memories of childhood fears, and there's nothing like fear to make a paper man crumble.… Expand

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FuturedirectorSep 9, 2017

First, we see another King's best-seller's cinematographic adaptation's trailer. Then, after watching it, there's no way you could regret: thriller; laughs; emotion, and all above heart (just as its predecessors).

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jacoobi456Sep 9, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I saw this movie today and I walked out astounded (with a pair of sweaty palms, should I add). I was excited to see Finn Wolfhard in another production, as I was very happy with Stranger Things, and I was extremely impressed with his performance, along with all the other child actors in this movie. Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise was amazing, all of his scenes had my eyes (or eye occasionally, as my hand covered the other in horror) glued to the screen, and had me jumping up in surprise and shock when he suddenly darted forward or attacked. The horror was very good, suspense created execellently through the very good score/sound editing, and grisly, gory special effects (the bathroom scene & Eddie's fear scene notable points). The final act/part of the movie was intense, and the ending was good, seeing everything come together in a very satisfying fashion. Even the side characters (Henry Bowers & his cronies) & subplots were amazing, especially Henry's troubled path and character, which then inevitably leads me to say the script was absolutely amazing. The humour was... surprising, shall we say, but it made me laugh when I was supposed to. This, mixed in with all the other points I've given, made for an incredible experience & an amazing, amazing Stephen King adaptation.… Expand

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agfacrsSep 9, 2017

Great horror movie also amazing performance from Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise, music and the atmospher was indredible too. One of the best horror movie, can't wait for chapter 2.

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LoveeLandSep 9, 2017

IT is one of the best horror films I have ever seen. It was filled with scares, hysterical comedy, and a level of emotion that I was not expecting. Parts of the movie were actually downright sad. I am very critical of horror movies, as IIT is one of the best horror films I have ever seen. It was filled with scares, hysterical comedy, and a level of emotion that I was not expecting. Parts of the movie were actually downright sad. I am very critical of horror movies, as I often times feel as though they lack good storylines and characters. The cast of this movie was outstanding. Of course, the big draw is Bill Skarsgard as Pennywise. I'm someone who was neither a fan of the miniseries nor a fan of Tim Curry's clown. I never once found Curry's clown scary (Could be just me). This clown is terrifying. Many criticize the film for 'jump scares' but I thought the horror aspects of the film were much more than that. You actually fear the clown, because in a way he's unpredictable. Sometimes he'll just be off to the side and you'll just see him, and other times he will attack. So to some up the positives: its a high quality story that combines the individual struggles of the kids with the greater effort to combat IT, that features outstanding acting by about everyone. It is truly terrifying, the only comparison I can make in terms of scariness is when I saw Alien for the first time. It is far more emotional than I would've imagined. You truly feel for the kids. Now there are few areas I can really knock this film. For one, the CGI wasn't very well done in some scenes. Also, I was not a fan of the dumb decisions made by the kids in this movie. It felt like the scary moments were forced by really dumb decisions that no normal person would make. How hard is it to not stand outside the creepy rundown house, or to not follow a trail into a scary dark room? Another very small criticism was the lone scene with Bill's dad. I was not impressed by the acting job there, but that's small and irrelevant in the grand scheme of things. Overall, I highly recommend you see this film, as we almost never get horror films this well done.… Expand

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KajoshiSep 9, 2017

"It" is the best SK movie I've ever seen.It's simply perfect (only thing that was goofy are special effects).The cast,comedy,chills - floats perfectly.

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raelpmSep 9, 2017

MACABRE! everything I imagined reading the book I saw in that movie, what a fantastic adaptation! Sadistic, cruel, brutal, Pennywise freaked me out!! The losers were perfect, what incredible actors! Bill, Bower's gang and the kids areMACABRE! everything I imagined reading the book I saw in that movie, what a fantastic adaptation! Sadistic, cruel, brutal, Pennywise freaked me out!! The losers were perfect, what incredible actors! Bill, Bower's gang and the kids are geniuses!
Reinventing the horror genre! I don't wanna watch movies that give you stupid scares and superficial stories! I want to see the real terror by the children's heads! Merging hilarious moments that make you laugh a lot, with heavy and agonizing scenes! Perfect movie! YOU'LL FLOAT TOO!!!… Expand

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jacob4Sep 9, 2017

An absolute terrifying masterpiece of a horror movie for the modern generation! We finally have a proper horror movie reboot that's actually good and stays true to its source material. The movie takes advantage of its hard R rating adding inAn absolute terrifying masterpiece of a horror movie for the modern generation! We finally have a proper horror movie reboot that's actually good and stays true to its source material. The movie takes advantage of its hard R rating adding in plenty of brutal, intense violence, terror, blood, and crude language and jokes. The movie also does a good job with balancing heart felt moments of friendship and childhood combined with truly scary heart pounding moments. Every moment and scene is powerful and intense, IT will leaving you shaking and shivering in your seats!… Expand

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Puddleboy112Sep 8, 2017

i love IT , this it's one of the best horror movie i have seen in many years those kids are super awesome they are playing their roles so well, and Bill Skarsgård is doing a good job as Pennywise, can hardly wait for chapter 2

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teddywymanSep 8, 2017

Probably the best movie-going experience of my life. Definitely worth seeing in the theaters. The movie was hilarious, frightening, satisfying, emotionally deep, thematically complex, and just a genuinely enjoyable experience. It had itsProbably the best movie-going experience of my life. Definitely worth seeing in the theaters. The movie was hilarious, frightening, satisfying, emotionally deep, thematically complex, and just a genuinely enjoyable experience. It had its flaws, but they were minimum, and they didn't detract from the central aspects of the film. What sets it apart most, however, is the profoundly entertaining aspect of seeing it in the theater. I was in a packed showing on the opening Friday night in a theater that seated over 500 people with some of my best friends there. At first, it was kind of annoying that people were talking and bustling a bit during the movie; I generally detest when anyone makes even the slightest noise during a public movie. However, what I soon came to realize was that the audience was experiencing this film together in a way I hadn't experienced before. The laughs, of which there are many (the majority coming from a spectacular Finn Wolfhard) were genuine and you felt like you were laughing with everyone around you. The screams were terrifying and the cheers were loud and the applause was booming and I know this sounds like an exaggeration but it was a truly unique experience. Especially in the wake of such a dismal Summer for Hollywood, they really ought take note here. Studios need to give us a reason to go out and see movies, and a reason to not wait 'til we can just watch 'em on our couch at home. They need to turn it into a shared experience that is unique and unattainable through any other means. It did exactly that. On top of that, the acting was superb and I truly felt as though each character was almost exactly how I'd imagined them while reading the book. The writing was good, with the jokes being clever and the themes being thought-provoking, though one downside was that sometimes they kind of hit you over the head as opposed to leaving things up to interpretation or at least letting us figure things out on our own. The cinematography was quite good and there were many shots that stuck with me. And lastly it was just a compelling and entertaining movie that was heart-pounding from start to finish. Maybe the biggest downside is that it will be hard to match this experience with the sequel. However, I have high hopes, and even if that one flops this story in it of itself is touching and will hold a special place in my heart.… Expand

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eagleeyevikingSep 8, 2017

While some jump scares early on come off as cheap, the quality of "It" floats with time. The film is palm-sweatingly tense throughout, and benefits from impeccable acting all around, particularly Alexander Skarsgård as Pennywise the DancingWhile some jump scares early on come off as cheap, the quality of "It" floats with time. The film is palm-sweatingly tense throughout, and benefits from impeccable acting all around, particularly Alexander Skarsgård as Pennywise the Dancing Clown. The camerawork is professional, the world-building sublime, several scares are genuinely frightening, and the finale compellingly lays the groundwork for a sequel. This isn't a 'fun but disposable' "Annabelle: Creation"-esque haunted house jump scare romp. By drawing into Stephen King's rich yet conflicted characters, it is much deeper than that.… Expand

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MorphVGXSep 11, 2017

Master Piece. Excellent music, audio, cameras, special effects, humor, action, drama, horror, suspense. Good acting. Better than It 1990 in many ways and more.

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vgmkyleSep 28, 2017

This movie was fantastic and had sincere respect for the original in the process. Right away we are told by the camera shots alone that this film has been meticulously crafted to not be the typical amateur style of horror. The child acting isThis movie was fantastic and had sincere respect for the original in the process. Right away we are told by the camera shots alone that this film has been meticulously crafted to not be the typical amateur style of horror. The child acting is perhaps the best I've seen. Every role is captivating and Bill absolutely nails It.… Expand

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FlexedacornSep 18, 2017

The new reboot of “IT”, will go down as one of my top favorite horror films of all time. Not because it was scary, but because it had what a lot of newer horror films seem to lack… substance **Slight Spoilers** Some of the criticism IThe new reboot of “IT”, will go down as one of my top favorite horror films of all time. Not because it was scary, but because it had what a lot of newer horror films seem to lack… substance **Slight Spoilers** Some of the criticism I have read of this film was that it was slow, boring, not scary etc. All are valid concerns for someone looking for a standard horror film to do nothing but scare them, but “It” is not your standard horror film. It was not the frights that pulled me in but rather a coming of age story supplemented by a great supporting cast. Though Penny wise the clown was creepy enough, it was the more contemporary villain that came across as more menacing. Each of the main kids had some sort of character flaw or villain they had to overcome, which really added more depth to this compelling tale. For me there is only one other Stephen King adaptation ranked as high and that is Stanly Kubrick’s version of The Shining. This is a must see for fans of Stephen King or anyone looking for a different sort of horror.… Expand

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tomingherSep 13, 2017

When I saw the original movie, I was 7 years old. A friend's older brother brought it and left it for us to watch. I hid in an old building in our yard and thrilled. When I read that even King said that he didn't think that the new one willWhen I saw the original movie, I was 7 years old. A friend's older brother brought it and left it for us to watch. I hid in an old building in our yard and thrilled. When I read that even King said that he didn't think that the new one will be this good, my expectations got high.
And boy, it did not disappoint. Best horror in years.… Expand

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DodomannenSep 17, 2017

It, what a film! I usually don't get scared by horror movies but this one was completely terrifying. The visuals are stunning and the jumpscares are built up every time which makes It much much better. I also liked the humour that they had inIt, what a film! I usually don't get scared by horror movies but this one was completely terrifying. The visuals are stunning and the jumpscares are built up every time which makes It much much better. I also liked the humour that they had in the movie which you usually won't find in a horror movie. Go watch It!… Expand

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YesiSep 18, 2017

De las mejores películas que he visto, le es fiel al libro en muchas partes, ya espero la segunda parte; ni hablar de las actuaciones de los niños, magnificos al igual que la de Bill (IT), me encantó.

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Ho-Ho-Ho-HoSep 23, 2017

Shockingly good. Like most IT fans, of the book or the 1990s TV version, I was worried this movie would fail to live up to expectations, but it doesn't! This movie is honestly one of the best movies I've ever seen. The character developmentShockingly good. Like most IT fans, of the book or the 1990s TV version, I was worried this movie would fail to live up to expectations, but it doesn't! This movie is honestly one of the best movies I've ever seen. The character development will have you caring for the actors. The actor portraying IT would make Myers proud! This movie isn't just pop out parts, it's creepy, it's scary. On top of everything, this movie has maybe THE BEST PORTRAYAL of teenagers in a movie I've ever seen! Finally, a movie that knows how 12-13 year old boys act in real life...no 30 year olds pretending to be a 13 year old with generic "kid talk" in this movie.… Expand

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CineAutoctonoSep 10, 2017

"It" is a remake of the 1990 miniseries, and the adaptation of Stephen King, this movie was very good, and at the same time very frightening, the characters, photography and history are very well managed, and above all I loved it the work of"It" is a remake of the 1990 miniseries, and the adaptation of Stephen King, this movie was very good, and at the same time very frightening, the characters, photography and history are very well managed, and above all I loved it the work of Bill Skarsgad as the fearsome damned clown Pennywise, this generation will be able to enjoy and be scared of this movie, a "new" work of the seventh art, and the best remake I have ever seen.… Expand

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ScepticSep 12, 2017

A very good movie that's a huge departure from the original story.Even more so than the crappy mini-series (Tim Curry was great though).This is not an especially big problem unless you're an avid novel fan.The kids were all great except forA very good movie that's a huge departure from the original story.Even more so than the crappy mini-series (Tim Curry was great though).This is not an especially big problem unless you're an avid novel fan.The kids were all great except for poor Mike,who was short changed for on-screen time.Bill Skarsgard as Pennywise was excellent,with your eyes glued to his every movement in a clever and nuanced performance.Is IT scary?Nah,not in this at least.Read the book...… Expand

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BrianMcCriticSep 8, 2017

This remake will hook you with it's good chemistry and top notch horror villain, even as it struggles with some poor stylistic choices. The Losers Club are great and Bill Skarsgard as Pennywise is amazing. The stylistic choices come withThis remake will hook you with it's good chemistry and top notch horror villain, even as it struggles with some poor stylistic choices. The Losers Club are great and Bill Skarsgard as Pennywise is amazing. The stylistic choices come with everything else. The adults are all absurdly overacting an obvious choice, but one that I couldn't stand. Also the bullies were lacking and in a few cases boarding on serious felons more than just simple punk kids. Overall the most important parts of the film were well realized, with lots of secondary flaws. B… Expand

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sicilia013Sep 13, 2017

Super conceptual, creepy, shocking and stunning, besides a few little parts and shots it's a great and beautiful film, the acting was not bad, a little over the top sometimes, but in general they are funny,scary and lovable, can't wait for part two!

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epb0681213Sep 10, 2017

I saw IT this past weekend and I must say, it was horrifying. From start to finish, I was shaking and sitting at the edge of my seat. The actors/actresses did a PHENOMINAL job, especially the actor who played Pennywise the Dancing Clown. II saw IT this past weekend and I must say, it was horrifying. From start to finish, I was shaking and sitting at the edge of my seat. The actors/actresses did a PHENOMINAL job, especially the actor who played Pennywise the Dancing Clown. I enjoyed watching the young children actors/actresses that performed, they were really dug into their roles and pulled them off well. One of the best horror films to come out in years. Every scene Pennywise appeared I had goosebumps. There were some holes in the plot that I didn't seem to understand, but not many. Much better than the original in terms of acting and frightening scenes.… Expand

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whoischarlotteSep 21, 2017

Overall an improvement on the original, balances the horror with humour very well. I thought Finn Wolfhard was amazing, a highlight of the film for me. Only downside for me was the clown, he wasn't as creepy as Tim Curry in the original.

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TVJerrySep 14, 2017

This is the first half of the Stephen King novel: A group of prepubescent nerds takes on the evil clown that's killing kids in their small town. The overall mood of this story is creepy. Most of the rest of the cast is either cruel, mean orThis is the first half of the Stephen King novel: A group of prepubescent nerds takes on the evil clown that's killing kids in their small town. The overall mood of this story is creepy. Most of the rest of the cast is either cruel, mean or sinister, so the sense of menace pervades the film. The creature effects are inventive and effective, but it's never really scary. The kids provide some fun with their innocence and smartass dialogue. Comparisons to the youthful camaraderie in "Stand By Me" (based on a King novella) are obvious, but this is a much darker world. Their performances are compelling and director Andres Muschietti has crafted a convincingly weird adventure. Don't expect any shocks and just enjoy the threatening mood.… Expand