It: Chapter Two
New Line Cinema | Release Date: September 6, 2019
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JortigoSep 5, 2019
It is solid from beginning to end. it's much better than the first part. The cast is simply PERFECT!!! It is incredibly BRIGHT
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muldjordNov 21, 2019
It was basically the same as chapter 1, but with adults. And that just didn't work very well in my opinion. It wasn't all that scary either, maybe because a lot of it was rehashed or simply elaborated on from the first one. Almost scene byIt was basically the same as chapter 1, but with adults. And that just didn't work very well in my opinion. It wasn't all that scary either, maybe because a lot of it was rehashed or simply elaborated on from the first one. Almost scene by scene I felt like I had seen it all before. And story-wise there's not much to go on - it explains nothing well enough to think that they "killed it" better than they did in the first one either.

I was quite bored halfway through. It is soooo long!

Effects are great and there's some decent acting here and there. Other than that, it was a snoozefest.… Expand
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Sosmooth1982Dec 30, 2022
Chapter 2 was more awesome then the first. I even got a little freaked out myself on some parts. This has easily become one of my favorite horror films of all time.
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wales7388Sep 20, 2019
i actually thoroughly enjoyed this. i was surprised when a lot of people were dissapointed there was so much to digest and hard to fit a lot into the storyline. kudos to andy muschetti.
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clichedpioneerSep 20, 2019
People should try reading the book to appreciate what a major undertaking it's been & how difficult this book would be to adapt to film, not to mention the incredible job of having to condense a book that is over 1400 pages long. The movie isPeople should try reading the book to appreciate what a major undertaking it's been & how difficult this book would be to adapt to film, not to mention the incredible job of having to condense a book that is over 1400 pages long. The movie is shown in flash backs just like and throughout the book, its an excellent adaptation from a book that is in part very "out there",the ending of the movie has been changed & told in a way that is comprehensible to non-book readers. It's a shame that a large portion of Mike Hanlon's character especially was changed and left out, the racism that he and his parents suffered was very horrific. Despite the complaints of the length of the film, I felt it ended too soon, I wanted to see more character development with most of the characters. But my main complaint is the letter from Stan, they should have left it as the book, that it was fear that drove him to take his life. I'm looking forward to the 6 hours cut that's been promised when it's released on bluray.… Expand
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pmdgvSep 5, 2019
Como adaptação pode não ser aquilo que os fãs esperavam, mas como um filme mais independente, ele faz um trabalho excelente em fechar a história título original. O primeiro é melhor, mas o segundo não deixa de ser obrigatório para serComo adaptação pode não ser aquilo que os fãs esperavam, mas como um filme mais independente, ele faz um trabalho excelente em fechar a história título original. O primeiro é melhor, mas o segundo não deixa de ser obrigatório para ser assistido.… Expand
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AcT1234567890Sep 5, 2019
Really good movie. Great character development, great dialogue and writing, not completely faithful to the book but faithful enough, great acting, scary moments, funny moments, intense moments, sad moments, horror, a bit of sci fi, improvedReally good movie. Great character development, great dialogue and writing, not completely faithful to the book but faithful enough, great acting, scary moments, funny moments, intense moments, sad moments, horror, a bit of sci fi, improved CGI, entertaining, fun, and goes perfect with Chapter 1 as one big movie/story. A job well done by everyone involved.… Expand
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StonedMagicianSep 15, 2019
A gorgeous, wonderfully acted, fluidly directed, faithful, and emotionally satisfying second half (NOT SEQUEL — ask King and Muschietti) to what is possibly the first true horror epic.
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YGNABBSep 23, 2019
This movie I believe was made with book readers in mind, King in the past copped a lot of flack about his endings especially this book. He gives a nod to this where he pocks fun at himself through Bill's character who is unable to give aThis movie I believe was made with book readers in mind, King in the past copped a lot of flack about his endings especially this book. He gives a nod to this where he pocks fun at himself through Bill's character who is unable to give a satisfactory ending to his work. There's also a great deal of humour in the book as well, this is how the characters deal with the all the horror they face. Pennywise has absolute control of the town, controls both what children & adults see and don't see, is the cause of many major catastrophe's that occur in the town when it awakens every 27 years, leaving many unsolved murders. Had a great time watching the movie, highly recommend, can't wait to see it all put together when it's released on dvd.… Expand
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JakeT1000Sep 6, 2019
IT : Chapter One and now IT : Chapter Two are both better movies than the 1990 made for TV miniseries/movie. People really are hating on this movie. Most people I've seen in comments on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and such or in reviewsIT : Chapter One and now IT : Chapter Two are both better movies than the 1990 made for TV miniseries/movie. People really are hating on this movie. Most people I've seen in comments on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and such or in reviews even on Rotten Tomatoes and IMDB either love IT : Chapter Two or at least think it's good/good enough. It's a damn good film.… Expand
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JbwAllenSep 6, 2019
10. Really great film. I highly recommend it. Bill Nader is great and the standout but every is great in this film.
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atouchofspiceSep 21, 2019
Thoroughly enjoyed this movie, loved it in fact, I honestly wished it had gone on longer, can't understand the complaints of the time/length of the film (considering how much was left out from the book). Also, people should stop calling thisThoroughly enjoyed this movie, loved it in fact, I honestly wished it had gone on longer, can't understand the complaints of the time/length of the film (considering how much was left out from the book). Also, people should stop calling this a sequel, it's not, it's the second part of the story.… Expand
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BeardedYodaSep 17, 2019
If you enjoyed the first It movie then you'll probably like this one. The film has very good visuals and acting. Also Bill Hader is great in this movie.
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Moviecritic75Sep 5, 2019
Fantastic Film! 2019 must watch! The actors did a phenomenal job and even though this film was a little more jump scare heavy than the last one there was still some very genuinely creepy parts (plus the jumpscares were very well done)
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DragonMan85Sep 6, 2019
A new take on the old film. It recreates moments whilst not stepping on the old movies toes. It is good to see horror trying to make new moments rather than rehatching old tricks.
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Jonzy246Sep 6, 2019
Chapter 2 will be much enjoyable for people who have read the book. There is much more origin and storytelling in this one. I read a bad review which criticized one of the opening scenes as being irrelevant and too violent. There wasChapter 2 will be much enjoyable for people who have read the book. There is much more origin and storytelling in this one. I read a bad review which criticized one of the opening scenes as being irrelevant and too violent. There was nothing irrelevant about it. The scene showed IT waking up hungry and the mental influence that IT has over the people of Derry, especially the low bread hateful people. I liked it even better than the first.… Expand
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JimmyJ7000Sep 6, 2019
An enthusiastic 2 thumbs up ! 5 star rating. 10/10. Awesome film. Too much ill timed comedy at times but that's just nitpicking. I loved all 2 hours and 49 minutes of this movie.
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my_pal_satanSep 6, 2019
I had a lot of fun. I Laughed a lot, squirmed a little, but I was rarely scared at all.

I loved all the actors' performances and the visuals were all beautiful. Many of the creative decisions seemed inappropriate for the horror genre and itI had a lot of fun. I Laughed a lot, squirmed a little, but I was rarely scared at all.

I loved all the actors' performances and the visuals were all beautiful.

Many of the creative decisions seemed inappropriate for the horror genre and it dampens a lot the horror elements. The movie is also very long, and it doesn't have the right pacing to mask this length.

If you care more about being entertained and empathizing with characters as opposed to feeling scared, You'll probably have a great time. Also skip the soda if you don't like getting up to pee - not kidding it's a really long movie :)… Expand
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HamzahazizSep 6, 2019
Better than the first the performance of the cast is spot on ! Scarier than the first one and goes deeper . PS don't listen to the critics !
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LucasfurtadoSep 6, 2019
Filme exelente maior continuacao de filme de terror não perdeu a essência do primeiro filme é ficou excelente
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JakewaskeySep 6, 2019
Oscar worthy, not just a horror movie. This movie is an all around great movie with multiple emotions. 100% recommended.
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Jeromeleon96Sep 7, 2019
Such an great movie! Better than the first one.
I can’t understand, how this film could be bad.
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Elroysmith8888Sep 5, 2019
Is this movie perfect ? No, but it's still great or at least really good and really entertaining and fun time with great acting and such. I have no clue why critics on here, Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDB are hating on this film like they are withIs this movie perfect ? No, but it's still great or at least really good and really entertaining and fun time with great acting and such. I have no clue why critics on here, Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDB are hating on this film like they are with such low scores. Pathetic critics.… Expand
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dustinthewind2Sep 8, 2019
I enjoyed every minute of It. I'm a fan of the book and didn't mind the changes. The casting was great, again, Pennywise was great, again, and it felt like a natural conclusion to the first.

My only problem with it was the lame way theyI enjoyed every minute of It. I'm a fan of the book and didn't mind the changes. The casting was great, again, Pennywise was great, again, and it felt like a natural conclusion to the first.

My only problem with it was the lame way they decided to split up to find their tokens (though necessary to tell the story the writers wanted) when they all know the most important thing to stay safe is to stay together. But that can be explained away as It swaying the Losers into an opportunity for It to try to scare them one by one once again.… Expand
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RichietozierSep 6, 2019
Great movie great characters that’s it glorious movie they did the characters well and the movie well hope this movie gets a good box office
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The3AcademySinsSep 8, 2019
IT: Chapter Two was one of my most anticipated films of the year. The 2017 IT is one of my favorite movies I have seen in the past decade. It's a masterpiece of horror that has so much to say about friendship and overcoming life's challenges,IT: Chapter Two was one of my most anticipated films of the year. The 2017 IT is one of my favorite movies I have seen in the past decade. It's a masterpiece of horror that has so much to say about friendship and overcoming life's challenges, and it's scary! Does the second installment that takes place 27 years in the future deliver on the promise the end of the first movie made?

No. Not quite.

IT: Chapter Two shines when it comes to it's acting performances. Bill Skarsgard remains an iconic Pennywise. The adult Losers are really good as well. James McAvoy and Jessica Chastain are amazing, but the real standout star is Bill Hader. Bill Hader brings so much sass and vulnerability to the adult Richie Tozier, and he is hands down the best part of the movie.

Where does Chapter 2 fall short?

The biggest and most notable problem this sequel has is that it is way too reliant on jumpscares, to the point where they became predictable and boring by the end of the film. On that note, the script is way too long and goes in circles, and this movie's three hour runtime could easily have been cut to an hour and a half. Another glaring problem is that the CGI in this sequel just doesn't look good, and a lot of the scares are so reliant on CGI that they aren't even scary. In fact, in a general aesthetic cinematography sense, the movie itself doesn't look as good as the first one, and it was really disappointing to see.

However, all that being said, I still found myself enjoying IT: Chapter Two. While the first movie is a philosophical portrait of young adulthood, this sequel is a carnival rollercoaster. IT: Chapter Two is tacky, but it's a hell of a ride.… Expand
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GamingVeteranSep 6, 2019
It chapter two feels as if it tries too hard to maintain its formula, which stunned audiences in the first chapter. It chapter two just falls flat, it contains an excellent cast, which allows the plot to carry through. Most of all Bill HaderIt chapter two feels as if it tries too hard to maintain its formula, which stunned audiences in the first chapter. It chapter two just falls flat, it contains an excellent cast, which allows the plot to carry through. Most of all Bill Hader betrayal of Richie stands out in comparison to the other casting. The conclusion lets us down once again.… Expand
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Argente17Sep 11, 2019
Brilliant follow up to part one, the acting was superb and I loved the fact there were lots of scenes with the kids.
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HummenatSep 14, 2019
This movie is great and did not deserve its 56 rating. It tells the story amazingly, and its flash backs are great! Read the book it has way more flash backs, so metacritic read before you rate.
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crankyermaSep 23, 2019
Nearly three hours of me not caring about a single character in the film and it's the sequel to a picture which I actually liked a good bit. That takes some doing.
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GreatballsSep 6, 2019
Fantastic horror movie! It is easily one of the best horror-movies alongside US and Scary Stories to tell in the dark this year.
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JasonahemmSep 14, 2019
It's outstanding , the creativity for visual effects , the good ending , those actors acting deserve praises too
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jthm4013Sep 14, 2019
Great horror movie, differs from the book in a good way, with a more optimistic ending. Bringing Stephen kings book to film would be extremely difficult and the director and the cast did a great job of creating a good movie that, isGreat horror movie, differs from the book in a good way, with a more optimistic ending. Bringing Stephen kings book to film would be extremely difficult and the director and the cast did a great job of creating a good movie that, is refreshing and entertaining to someone who read the book and respects the source material. I look forward to Dr. Sleep and hope they can do the same.… Expand
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JuanVCSep 16, 2019
It's not perfect (not better than the first chapter) but I just want to see the supercut, period.
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SouvikDasSep 17, 2019
The movie is very good. But the ending is not so well. Acting of all actors are amazing. Overall It 2 is awesome for weekend plan.
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MattyiceSep 9, 2019
While entertaining and funny at many points, It: Chapter Two is a lot messier, bloated, and less charming than the first part. Bill Hader and James Ransone really steal the movie with great comedy and pitch-perfect representations of theirWhile entertaining and funny at many points, It: Chapter Two is a lot messier, bloated, and less charming than the first part. Bill Hader and James Ransone really steal the movie with great comedy and pitch-perfect representations of their child counterparts. The rest of the cast is pretty solid as well, although Bill Skarsgard's Pennywise gets noticeably less screen time this around. The movie's central problem comes from its insanely bloated runtime, as the film runs nearly three hours and it sure feels like it. With better direction and a better editor, the film could've been easily around 2 hours. The ending as well feels cheesy and ironic considering a running joke in the film. In addition, much like the first part, the horror is mostly cheap jump scares with a couple of scary visuals. Overall, It: Chapter Two is a film with good comedy and casting, but poor plotting, mediocre horror, and a ridiculously bloated runtime make it a mediocre experience overall.… Expand
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JPKOct 6, 2019
Satisfying Close
It: Chapter Two is definitely not as good as the first film, But it still has plenty of good scares and great acting in it.
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StathisTsasakosOct 23, 2019
Well... I will just disagree with the other critics. I give a good mark of "9" to It Chapter 2. This was a great movie. It kept me in thrill and fun for 2 hours of my life that were actually one of the best nights ... Now...about theWell... I will just disagree with the other critics. I give a good mark of "9" to It Chapter 2. This was a great movie. It kept me in thrill and fun for 2 hours of my life that were actually one of the best nights ... Now...about the movie...It was more of a mystery / thriller movie to me than horror movie. I loved the colors, the scenario and everything that goes with it. The cast of It was AWESOME and correct to me 'cause I have read the book and as I said in t… Expand
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LMetSep 18, 2019
I found that it developed all the characters well. Yes a lot of people had criticism but for me it was worth the cinema ticket!
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Grendel121Sep 26, 2019
Movie has a good few scares it's well put together and some creepy moments with a fantastic clown shaped creature, a must see horror of 2019, but I knock off points for the length and for a lack of reference for some sequences.
I believe itMovie has a good few scares it's well put together and some creepy moments with a fantastic clown shaped creature, a must see horror of 2019, but I knock off points for the length and for a lack of reference for some sequences.
I believe it would have benefited from a chapter 3 and more of a deep dive.
Overall I had an overall good experience.… Expand
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Bugman2point0Oct 14, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What can I say man....... IM CRYING THIS MOVIE WAS TOO GOODDDDD #reddieforlife… Expand
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kyle20ellisApr 11, 2020
This review contains spoilers. I had great expectations, but I think this movie is a huge missed opportunity. I wished I could have a "IT" horror movie, but I only got a "IT" funny movie. I wanted to be scared, to go back home and feelThis review contains spoilers. I had great expectations, but I think this movie is a huge missed opportunity. I wished I could have a "IT" horror movie, but I only got a "IT" funny movie. I wanted to be scared, to go back home and feel frightened, but I only felt disappointed. The best part is in the development of the relationship between characters, but this should not be the best thing in a horror movie!

Two big "whys", among the others:

Why did Eddie react in that funny way when stabbed in the mouth? I mean, it's not a Ben Stiller movie, it's IT!

Why do we need humor in every scene, even in the most intense ones? Someone wrote it's the "Marvel Syndrome" and I agree: this was meant to be a horror movie based on an amazing novel!

By the way, in this movie not even jump scares managed to scare me...… Expand
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DerekReideOct 4, 2019
A satisfying enough conclusion to the 'It' series. There's nothing much to say about it other than it is a solid sequel/followup to 2017's 'It'. The actors were all great, it's absolutely hilarious, and yeah, there's a little bit of creep.A satisfying enough conclusion to the 'It' series. There's nothing much to say about it other than it is a solid sequel/followup to 2017's 'It'. The actors were all great, it's absolutely hilarious, and yeah, there's a little bit of creep. It's not as scary as I thought it would be. Also another small gripe, some areas do seem longer than they should be. Overall, an OK culmination of the 'It' film mythology.… Expand
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usharaSep 6, 2019
terrible movie. No proper storyline with so many things that are not explained properly . Story has lot of holes in the plot.
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ZparklySep 9, 2019
This movie doesn't know if it wants to be scary, funny or romantic. It ends up with becoming none of them.

If I would watch this movie without knowing its a sequel I would've guessed its a parody on the first movie.
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d0vla11Sep 6, 2019
A satisfying end. The actors did an amazing job, perfect cast for the older fellas. At some points the movie feels longer than it should have been, but it still holds the attention.

I find the first chapter to be the better, but i got toA satisfying end. The actors did an amazing job, perfect cast for the older fellas. At some points the movie feels longer than it should have been, but it still holds the attention.

I find the first chapter to be the better, but i got to still recommend this one! :)… Expand
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Hugi09Sep 7, 2019
Meilleur que le premier !!! A couper le souffle !!! D’un jamais vu!!! Génial !!!
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adamlisSep 6, 2019
In my opinion, IT 2 was a very good movie. I enjoyed the horrors scenes. Sometimes you could predict what was going to happen, so it became funny. I laughed a bunch of times during the movie. Other times you did not know what was going, soIn my opinion, IT 2 was a very good movie. I enjoyed the horrors scenes. Sometimes you could predict what was going to happen, so it became funny. I laughed a bunch of times during the movie. Other times you did not know what was going, so it was scary. The movie had a great mix of horror and comedy. Going into the movie, I thought that it would be terrifying, but after watching it, I saw that it was not a top-notch horror film like, The Shining. There was maybe a bit too many special effects used, but the effects were done and incorporated very well. I really enjoyed how throughout the movie, the characters were gaining there memories of them as kids during the first IT movie. There is an outstanding transition in the movie between the characters having flashbacks and the characters being in the present. Overall, IT Chapter 2 was done very well and if you are willing to sit for a 2 hour and 45 minute movie, are a big horror fan and do not want to see an insanely scary horror movie, or if you do, I highly recommend going to see this movie.… Expand
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DTB9Sep 8, 2019
The sequel definitely exceeded my expectations. I enjoyed how they concluded the story while being visually disturbing for 2 and half hours
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raelpmSep 12, 2019
It chapter 2 had no measures to risk and entered Stephen King's universe brilliantly. It shows that the horror genre is not just stupid jump scares, empty stories, demons, and haunted houses.
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heltondrewSep 6, 2019
Really great flick! The adult themes in the book are much more nuanced and this does a wonderful job re-connecting us with these characters in their current state. Not even to mention the task of putting a creature that can't even beReally great flick! The adult themes in the book are much more nuanced and this does a wonderful job re-connecting us with these characters in their current state. Not even to mention the task of putting a creature that can't even be explained in the book on screen. The cast is fantastically up to the task and the movie only dragged at around the 1-hour mark. Before that and after it flew and I was on the edge of my seat. Truthful to the text, funny, deep, smart, and scary in different ways. Ch. 1 was DEFINITELY a "horror" flick. This one was more of an adventure story with some scares and eerie things mixed in. They are adults, they're harder to scare. Makes sense to me. Great adaption of a great book.… Expand
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JoesSep 6, 2019
Excelente película mi única queja es que dura demasiado pero del resto está bien lo mejor es el elenco que elijieron para el grupo sin duda la mejor peli de terror de este año
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ladygreeneyesSep 11, 2019
I love this movie!!! There are differences from the book, however I think that the changes were perfectly placed so that even knowing the story I still jumped out of my seat a few times. My husband is not big on scary movies so the touch ofI love this movie!!! There are differences from the book, however I think that the changes were perfectly placed so that even knowing the story I still jumped out of my seat a few times. My husband is not big on scary movies so the touch of comedy was also great. He enjoyed a movie that he normally would not have gone to. we laughed, we cried, and saw some things that came out of our nightmares as well as giving us some new ones. All around great movie.… Expand
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swegwaySep 11, 2019
After watching It: Chapter Two yesterday, I can say that I really enjoyed it. Even though the movie was almost 3h long it kept a good pacing and I was never bored. I know people say the movie was too long, but as a reader of the original bookAfter watching It: Chapter Two yesterday, I can say that I really enjoyed it. Even though the movie was almost 3h long it kept a good pacing and I was never bored. I know people say the movie was too long, but as a reader of the original book , I can confidently say that it’s not. It is a challenge in itself to summarize a 1200 page book in less than 5,5h of total movie time. In my opinion some important parts of the book were left out, like Henry almost killing Mike thus Mike has to go to a hospital and deal with Zombies from Pennywise . Then the rest of the Loosers Club building an engery-circle to give Mike power to defeat those Zombies. But all in all it was a great movie.
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Trineo99Sep 6, 2019
First of all, the adult cast was outstanding playing the older versions of the kids. Yes, some of them may not look like them physically but they still knocked their parts out of the water. For me there wasn’t a weak actor in this film butFirst of all, the adult cast was outstanding playing the older versions of the kids. Yes, some of them may not look like them physically but they still knocked their parts out of the water. For me there wasn’t a weak actor in this film but the two that stood out the most out to me was Bill Hader, who plays adult Richie, and James Ransone, who plays adult Eddie, because these two characters already were standouts in the first movie and they helped cement that status with what they did with their characters in this film. Bill Skarsgard once again was great as Pennywise and still doesn’t help with mine or anybody's fear of clowns. Now, this film is two-hours and forty-nine-minutes long with credits and two-hours and forty-five-minutes without credits and I’m going, to be honest with you at certain points you start to feel that time. There were some scenes that went on far too long that I think they could have cut down and also certain scenes that could have just been left out entirely. Apparently, this film was originally four-hours long and you can kind of see where they had to cut certain things out. But I will say that there are points in this film where you feel like a fly on the wall in this film and the time just flies by. I think that in this film they used more CGI compared to the first one and honestly it doesn’t look that great. This isn’t a spoiler cause the kid actors have said this in interviews but they had to de-age the kids in this film so they matched what they looked like during the first film and you don’t really notice it. Although I will say that in one scene a character doesn’t sound the same and it’s pretty obvious. But for the rest of the CGI, it just wasn’t the greatest. In the end, this film is a good follow-up to the first film with stellar performances and a great story.… Expand
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KyleChohanSep 6, 2019
This movie was written extremely well and contains many complex layers of concepts from the novel to grasp.
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ChrisshreyalSep 7, 2019
It's a great movie loved it . Great storyline , really great . A must watch movie
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onlineaddictSep 9, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's so good, it doesn't feel like 3 hours at all! Comparing to Avengers where i and other friends of mine always sleep watching all of them, i find that NO ONE in our theatre even went to the toilet while it runs. Everyone seems like enjoying it. The humor, the scare (yep jumpscare included), the drama, and Losers Club chemistry were perfect. Feel like they're really bestfriends even though adult Losers looked like don't have strong bond as when they're kids. It's much better then the what 1990 miniseries actors show back then. They didnt feel like close at all. And i lovee the way they show Chud ritual, and use bullying as how to defeat Pennywise (since they knew how little they felt when being bullied). Some cameos are exhilarating! I try my best to not screaming or clapping inside… Expand
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flametail23Sep 7, 2019
Yes this movie is over long and very silly at points but, with that being said it is a mostly enjoyable movie with a fantastic cast that all have their moment to shine. My main complaint comes from the fact that there is a lack of PennywiseYes this movie is over long and very silly at points but, with that being said it is a mostly enjoyable movie with a fantastic cast that all have their moment to shine. My main complaint comes from the fact that there is a lack of Pennywise throughout this film and an over abundance of cheap looking CGI creatures.… Expand
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beachildSep 6, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I had great expectations, but I think this movie is a huge missed opportunity. I wished I could have a "IT" horror movie, but I only got a "IT" funny movie. I wanted to be scared, to go back home and feel frightened, but I only felt disappointed. The best part is in the development of the relationship between characters, but this should not be the best thing in a horror movie!

Two big "whys", among the others:

Why did Eddie react in that funny way when stabbed in the mouth? I mean, it's not a Ben Stiller movie, it's IT!

Why do we need humor in every scene, even in the most intense ones? Someone wrote it's the "Marvel Syndrome" and I agree: this was meant to be a horror movie based on an amazing novel!

By the way, in this movie not even jump scares managed to scare me...… Expand
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DavefraySep 5, 2019
Ending was bad. Too long. Child actors are better that the adults. People left during the movie in my theater.
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moviemitch96Sep 7, 2019
I wasn't at all a fan of the first 'It' film from 2 years ago. I found most of the child actors rather annoying, not to mention they made it feel like a wannabe Spielberg movie more often than not, and the scare attempts felt far too forcedI wasn't at all a fan of the first 'It' film from 2 years ago. I found most of the child actors rather annoying, not to mention they made it feel like a wannabe Spielberg movie more often than not, and the scare attempts felt far too forced and in-your-face for my liking. So I proceeded with caution going into this film with my fingers crossed that the adult cast could help bring something new and fun to it, and while the likes of Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader, etc. all give great performances and are definitely much more bearable than the kids, unfortunately the same scare tactics are in place in this film as well. Jump scares you can see coming from a mile away are plentiful in this, and I almost always felt like I knew what was going to happen next. Furthermore, that hit or miss de-aging technology was used for the kid actors during many flashback scenes, and it looked quite spotty to me often times. And while it didn't necessarily feel long, it definitely was long, pushing the 3-hour mark. Overall, if you enjoyed the first 'It', there should be plenty to admire about this one, such as the spooky atmosphere and great performances from the cast, but if you're like me and you weren't won over by the first film's style and scare attempts, this one likely won't quite win you over, although I will say that it does wrap things up pretty nicely, and I'm about to state a seemingly unpopular opinion when I say that I did like this one slightly more than the first, but not by much.… Expand
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GreggabSep 6, 2019
It's average, a little bit stupid and boring some times, with lots of bad cgi and poorly placed comedy.
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KeithDowSep 7, 2019
'It: Chapter Two' is a classic sophomore slump. Not only does the film fail to fully differentiate itself from the first installment, but it is overly long with a bloated three hour runtime. And as Alfred Hitchcock once said: "The length'It: Chapter Two' is a classic sophomore slump. Not only does the film fail to fully differentiate itself from the first installment, but it is overly long with a bloated three hour runtime. And as Alfred Hitchcock once said: "The length of a film should be directly related to endurance of the human bladder."… Expand
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NebinSep 13, 2019
It Chapter 2 is an overly long, dull sequel to its fantastic predecessor. It Chapter 2 has structural, pacing and CGI problems. However the main issue for me with this movie is the final Act; after almost 4 and half hours of build up (ItIt Chapter 2 is an overly long, dull sequel to its fantastic predecessor. It Chapter 2 has structural, pacing and CGI problems. However the main issue for me with this movie is the final Act; after almost 4 and half hours of build up (It Chapter 1& 2) it ends in an underwhelming, predictable note. The only reason this movie was watchable was because of Bill Hader's stellar performance which, in the end fell prey to bad execution and poor adaptation of source material.… Expand
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ArkonBladeSep 7, 2019
Loved the first one and the second one is good. The acting is very good, It has some good scares, The story is decent, and Bill Skarsgård is fantastic as Pennywise. Issues I had is its too long of a movie. 3 hours is pretty nuts for a horrorLoved the first one and the second one is good. The acting is very good, It has some good scares, The story is decent, and Bill Skarsgård is fantastic as Pennywise. Issues I had is its too long of a movie. 3 hours is pretty nuts for a horror movie. I wish they spent some of that time explaining more what IT is. I've read the book so I know but I went and seen this with a bunch of people and the question they kept asking when we left is whats is IT?? where did it come from? It would have been nice if they explored IT more. Way to much comedy. Even though the jokes landed and weren't bad they just had way to many of them and I felt it hurt the atmosphere of the movie. Some of the jokes were really badly timed and put in right after I good scare which killed the mood. Overall good movie. I would say the first one was a bit better though but its a worthy sequel to the first.… Expand
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Compi24Sep 7, 2019
Much like the protagonistic forces at work within the actual film, director Andy Muschietti returns to the eerie streets of Derry, Maine for "It: Chapter Two," an admittedly beefy and audacious attempt at what's left in the Stephen King tome;Much like the protagonistic forces at work within the actual film, director Andy Muschietti returns to the eerie streets of Derry, Maine for "It: Chapter Two," an admittedly beefy and audacious attempt at what's left in the Stephen King tome; one that's been received rather tepidly by critics and fans alike. And I don't know what's wrong me, man, but this is yet another 2019 movie that I'm a lot higher on than everybody else. I think what really pushed me towards loving this a bit more than the first one -- honestly -- was the fact that this is such a big swing. So many recent films have played things close to the vest in terms of stylistics that I honestly gave up hope for seeing something truly "out there." Man, is this movie WEIRD, and in the best way. So many trippy ideas executed in jaw-dropping fashion. So many narrative decisions that rail against the norms of modern storytelling. So much steering into the skid of cheese and oddity. "We tilt up to the stars, pushing in to reveal that they're not stars at all, but holes for puzzle pieces, with our view looking up from the table that an unfinished puzzle rests on." How in the hell did you come up with that shot? How can you not admire the attempt -- nay -- many attempts at making this undoubtedly imperfect narrative pop as a piece of cinematic storytelling? No, it isn't perfect. Some elements don't quite coalesce with the whole. But in a very wabi-sabi sort of way, "It: Chapter Two" absolutely did its job for me. And I'll gladly take home some Bill Hader as Richie Tozier. Put that in a doggie bag for me, thank you very much.… Expand
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MasterRileySep 8, 2019
It: Chapter Two is a great continuation of the first chapter and a great conclusion to the It story as a whole. It takes place 27 years later, the kids have grown up and split apart as friends. When Pennywise returns, they band back togetherIt: Chapter Two is a great continuation of the first chapter and a great conclusion to the It story as a whole. It takes place 27 years later, the kids have grown up and split apart as friends. When Pennywise returns, they band back together to defeat him once and for all. The new actors playing the roles of the grown up kids do a fantastic job. Not only do they look similar, they act the part and really feel like a natural grown up version of each kid. There are flashbacks throughout the movie of the kids from the first movie, including new scenes that were really nice to see and help tie together both movies. Each character gets a good amount of focus, the movie takes time to explore each characters backstory from when they were kids to where they ended up as an adult. Pennywise of course is great in the movie as well, along with all the scares. This movie definitely feels more mature than the first (as they are all adults now) but it still has a lot of humour. It is also definitely scarier than the first movie as well. Overall it was great, if you liked the first movie this one lives up to the same quality.… Expand
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Mr_NobodyVSep 8, 2019
This was my first time going to the cinema to watch a movie in my life and I am glad I picked to watch IT2 of all other. Its better than the first movie, it does everything what IT did but alot more, with humor and Pennywise magic with it.This was my first time going to the cinema to watch a movie in my life and I am glad I picked to watch IT2 of all other. Its better than the first movie, it does everything what IT did but alot more, with humor and Pennywise magic with it. New actor and child actors returning - its is a joy watching them interact with each other and with the monster. Most likely it only problem I had with the movie is its runtime - its too damn long, with some parts of it could have been cut in the cutting room floor with no problem, but I see what the movie makers were trying to achieve, so its forgivable. If you liked the first it - then you will love this movie.… Expand
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Thekingof45Sep 7, 2019
Awesome ..... The history it's totally good A good final for a good chapter
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Nordic6lackSep 7, 2019
Movie ties the story well and a fitting ending. Pennywise is as ever scary.
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GoodNBadReviewsSep 6, 2019
The movie delivers what it promised, it is an amazing comedy thriller on the same page as great movies such as jurassic world and lives up to the reputation of the first, its best to go into this movie knowing that it isn't a horror as thatThe movie delivers what it promised, it is an amazing comedy thriller on the same page as great movies such as jurassic world and lives up to the reputation of the first, its best to go into this movie knowing that it isn't a horror as that will definately dampen your experience. The de aging and voice changers for thd children where extremely bad however which brings down the overall aesthetic of the movie.
Bill skarsgard is not as good in this movie either but the story and adult cast are amazing. 8 out of 10 balloons … Expand
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Guerjes2155Sep 7, 2019
By far one of the best movies of 2019. It: Chapter Two was what I expected and it met my expectations.
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Y-0-l-0Sep 7, 2019
The movie starts good and end good although sad but anyone who read the novel or saw the old IT movies will know. The movie is not like the conjuring or any like other horror movies its not ghost based or even jump scares its sociologicalThe movie starts good and end good although sad but anyone who read the novel or saw the old IT movies will know. The movie is not like the conjuring or any like other horror movies its not ghost based or even jump scares its sociological some needs to understand that.… Expand
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DenzGVSep 8, 2019
esta buena pelicula me gusto mucho trata de eso de vuelta y los perdedores grandes
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AceprincessSep 9, 2019
This is not a second film it is a continuation of the story that was broken into two because of the huge amount of source material. A tough job excellently executed. Its creepy, graphic, and horrifying while providing comic relief andThis is not a second film it is a continuation of the story that was broken into two because of the huge amount of source material. A tough job excellently executed. Its creepy, graphic, and horrifying while providing comic relief and humor. I loved the movie!!… Expand
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KelseggSep 9, 2019
I get how people would say that the comedy and the romance parts are out of place. However, I kind of disagree! I get why they added humour. It's a story about friends after all. Seeing how they joked with each other gave me the old losersI get how people would say that the comedy and the romance parts are out of place. However, I kind of disagree! I get why they added humour. It's a story about friends after all. Seeing how they joked with each other gave me the old losers club vibes. It felt authentic. Moreover, about the romantic scenes: they were not out of place. If you read/watched the 1st movie, you'd see how bev felt after reading the poem. Up until now! I don't think it's cheap romance, I think it's character development. Overall, I loved everything about this movie. It felt like I was in it. It's that good.… Expand
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Theseco2Sep 16, 2019
Una parte 2 para terminar gloriosamente la Historia de It, esa duración de 3 horas se hacen cortas.
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TheQuietGamerOct 9, 2019
While The Conjuring franchise will most likely (and rightfully) go down as James Wan's greatest contribution to the horror scene, filmgoers shouldn't overlook how influential his Insidious movies were to the genre as we know it today. TheyWhile The Conjuring franchise will most likely (and rightfully) go down as James Wan's greatest contribution to the horror scene, filmgoers shouldn't overlook how influential his Insidious movies were to the genre as we know it today. They were big haunted house style attractions that are just as funny as they are scary. You can see countless imitators popping up in theaters regularly trying to capture that same rollercoaster combination of thrills and chills. Andy Muschietti's two IT movies are very much products of that.

The previous film was very much an '80s coming-of-age, comedy-adventure film à la The Goonies or Explorers that just so happened just so happened to have a homicidal clown darkening the tone a bit. Chapter 2 ends up being just as funny, but now that the characters have grown up the content has gotten a fair bit more graphic. Children are murdered in gruesome fashion and Pennywise has tricks that are even more disturbing up his sleeve this time around. Personally, this is one of the reasons I think it's a better movie.

Another one is that it wasn't afraid of taking some of the book's more hard to translate material and put it onscreen. The results are a more fleshed out and faithful adaptation that just so happens to have a lengthy running time some might find exhausting. You can tell they had to leave some stuff on the cutting room floor in order to keep this a strictly two chapter affair (i.e a lack of justification for Bower's return). The only time that really bothered me though was at the very beginning of the movie. I felt they rushed getting the "Loser's Club" back together. We really didn't get to see who they turned into as adults and how they still were clinging to problematic aspects of their past even after all those years. Some nuance was lost as a result. Although it was made up for in the final act where they have to face their demons in a battle of wills in order to lay their collective biggest one to rest for good.

I feel like they did a phenomenal job with the casting. With the exception of maybe Bill, I can actually see the kids from the previous movie growing up to be these people. That's really freaking cool.

Like the book, these movies have a soft spot for the broken, downtrodden, and the outcasts. It's a group of bullied kids that face trouble at school and at home ultimately staring down the evil that infects their town after all. However, even though they represent a variety of features society deems weaknesses, they're ultimately not very diverse with only one girl and minority amongst a group of primarily straight white males. Chapter 2 tries to fix this by changing one members sexuality. It just flat out doesn't work. Aside from the issues already inherent with changing the identity of a previously established character, the decision ends up feeling like an afterthought. Especially in the face of a much more effective portrayal of the kind of violent discrimination homosexuals have experienced that occurs at the very beginning of the film and is actually based on material from the novel. To be brutally honest they did a better job of making this sequel feel more inclusive by giving the black man back his role after passing it off to one of the white characters in the previous outing (yeah, still ticked about that). Glad to see they did Mike right this time around.

The return trip to Pennywise's deranged circus is certainly a long one, but it's filled with unforgettable moments both hilarious and unsettling. I had a blast with its mix of horror, humor, and heart. While there a few things I take issue with I feel like Chapter 2 did just enough to edge out the 2017 flick as the better movie and found it to be a totally satisfying conclusion to a 27 year long battle between a group of kids and a clown.… Expand
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marcantoinegOct 6, 2019
I think it was really good. Not sure why reviews are mixed. I guess it's a metter of taste. It's just as scary as the first one.
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Mitya64Sep 19, 2019
Продолжение первой части получилось слабее. Скримеры стали менее страшнее, зато комейдиной части больше. Но я смотрел с интересом, т.к история была мне интересна.Продолжение первой части получилось слабее. Скримеры стали менее страшнее, зато комейдиной части больше. Но я смотрел с интересом, т.к история была мне интересна.
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lookaslookasOct 20, 2019
Not so scary movie as a first chapter. BUT gives more storytelling than the first
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HeinySep 7, 2019
Really just enjoyed myself (even more than with chapter one), but the difference in style is suspension breaking. Part One was way more serious, where in Chapter Two you get a lot of jokes in there where it takes away the horror element.

SoReally just enjoyed myself (even more than with chapter one), but the difference in style is suspension breaking. Part One was way more serious, where in Chapter Two you get a lot of jokes in there where it takes away the horror element.

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theredskySep 8, 2019
It: Chapter 2 is one of if not the most entertaining film I have seen this year. There are so many laugh out loud moments in this film and that’s both good and bad. Compared to the 2017 film, Chapter 2 is not great on a technical level butIt: Chapter 2 is one of if not the most entertaining film I have seen this year. There are so many laugh out loud moments in this film and that’s both good and bad. Compared to the 2017 film, Chapter 2 is not great on a technical level but it’s far superior on an entertainment level. Here are the negatives. The film does overstay its welcome. The runtime is 2 hours and 45 minutes long and you definitely start to feel that.There are certain elements that could have been removed from the film and it would have been better. The ending of the film is not that good either. It does a rapid tone shift after the climax which just feels off putting to what we just encountered. The visual effects are pretty bad. There are many different forms of It shown through the film and they all look pretty fake. It gets distracting when the form of It in the climax looks fake which causes that scene to lose any tension that was built up. My final issue is that the film once again decides to rely much more heavily on jump scares than actual concepts. The 2017 film had scary moments that were built up and didn’t come off as jumpscares but every attempt at being scary in this film was a jumpscare. Here are the positives. I feel that this film is an example of perfect casting. Each adult actor mirrors their child counterpart almost perfectly. Their acting is really good also. Bill Skarsgard, James McAvoy, and especially Bill Hader are standouts from the film. Bill Hader steals every scene he is in. He’s incredibly funny and is the best part of this film. The film is incredibly funny. There are many jokes or sequences in the film that are just drop dead hilarious. I feel that some of the funny scenes were intentional while others were not but I will give director Andy Muschietti props for making this film semi self aware. There a bunch of really cool and unique transition shots and the cinematography was pretty good. Overall, It: Chapter 2 may not be as scary as the 2017 film but it’s vastly more entertaining thanks to a likeable cast and hilarious sequences. I give It: Chapter 2 a 7/10.… Expand
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Ghazman2019Sep 7, 2019
I love IT Chapter Two!! I understand what some people are saying is wrong with this movie and I too have some problems with the movie, but this movie is still amazing. The casting choice is the best I’ve ever seen, especially with Bill HaderI love IT Chapter Two!! I understand what some people are saying is wrong with this movie and I too have some problems with the movie, but this movie is still amazing. The casting choice is the best I’ve ever seen, especially with Bill Hader as Richie, Finn Wolfhard in the first movie was the highlight for Chapter One and this time Bill Hader is the highlight for Chapter Two. The final confrontation is amazing, I was not disappointed with it at all, the giant spider from the original TV miniseries as a huge disappointment but the monster for this film is AMAZING. Going to be honest, I am interested to see if there will ever be an IT Chapter Three movie, if there ever will be one, I hope is an origin movie for Pennywise and maybe we can get a scene with the Turtle fighting IT.… Expand
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AmoghaSep 8, 2019
The horror scenes are expected but still scare you. Great direction. Bill Hader scenes are very comedic.
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AphonicscottSep 16, 2019
Great film, with lots of references from the book and intriguing cast
Definitely worth a watch
Sadly not better than the first though
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SbrimeyerSep 17, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It chapter two is not like the first movie but it does pull more out of the original book without the soap opera drama. Please before seeing this movie understand that it will feel different then the first. It’s a good movie if it stood alone and with the first film. But because much like our hero’s people can’t expect when things change. That things aren’t what we expect. They added things for people to understand the pacing of the plot a little better like the tokens. It’s so the characters had achievable small goals to build hope for the bigger one. The casting was absolutely amazing. The movie did something great too it showed that Bev’s character was strong and wonderful all while still being fragile. Everyone is so caught up in the blurred lines they forgot the thing that Stephen King does best. Write beautiful characters. Not to mention cameos.… Expand
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Stallonefan80xSep 7, 2019
Dumb,long,extremely bad acted,doesnt know whether it wants to be a comedy or horror movie.Way overlong couldnt wait for it to be over.Worst movie ive seen in years maybe ever!
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SecretS1xSep 7, 2019
Production Company: "IT: Chapter One did great at the box office! How can we make more money?!"
Lazy Writers:"....um, the exact same movie but with adults (who have forgotten then events from the first movie and takes away the thrills asProduction Company: "IT: Chapter One did great at the box office! How can we make more money?!"
Lazy Writers:"....um, the exact same movie but with adults (who have forgotten then events from the first movie and takes away the thrills as adults should he able to handle themselves better than children), a boring fetch quest to drag out the time and we'll even re-use footage from the previous movie..."
Production Company:"....we LOVE it!!"

Review: Wait for IT (lol) to arrive on Netflix. Not worth your money and 3.0hrs of your time to see it at the cinema.… Expand
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LamontRaymondSep 5, 2019
The maker of this film clearly is a fan of the Nightmare on Elm Street series, and that's too bad. The final third is absolutely interminable, and even when it's "over", it won't end! The adult parts are just not good enough. The onlyThe maker of this film clearly is a fan of the Nightmare on Elm Street series, and that's too bad. The final third is absolutely interminable, and even when it's "over", it won't end! The adult parts are just not good enough. The only genuinely good parts are those that are most clear - brutally killing the most innocent. And the hate crimes are super shocking - but gratuitous.… Expand
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JustynjenSep 14, 2019
A complete disappointment. It Chapter 2 had so much potential but they fell short at every single turn. It came across as a silly comedy at best and was a let down for me, a fan of both the original and the novel. They definitely didn't hitA complete disappointment. It Chapter 2 had so much potential but they fell short at every single turn. It came across as a silly comedy at best and was a let down for me, a fan of both the original and the novel. They definitely didn't hit the target on the head and in the end, they were unable to put out a decent film at all.… Expand
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RufusVonDufusSep 8, 2019
Meh. Lots of audio-amplified CGI jumpscares, but with the exception of Bill Skarsgard as "IT", the various actors are easily interchangeable with the various characters: no one stands out. There's no plausible chemistry and the humor isMeh. Lots of audio-amplified CGI jumpscares, but with the exception of Bill Skarsgard as "IT", the various actors are easily interchangeable with the various characters: no one stands out. There's no plausible chemistry and the humor is often awkward and ill-timed. Frankly, it was slow and boring. Not scary, or even creepy-good.

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cag345Sep 9, 2019
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The movie is very long and lacks a conductive thread to maintain its narrative structure. It is in this new ridiculous chapter, and not to say boring. The director sacrifices fear and a blunt plot for cheap comedy (OUT OF PLACE) and823/5000
The movie is very long and lacks a conductive thread to maintain its narrative structure. It is in this new ridiculous chapter, and not to say boring. The director sacrifices fear and a blunt plot for cheap comedy (OUT OF PLACE) and unreal visual effects. Disappointing in many measures, the film also loses the heart it had been building in its first installment and ends up delivering a series of bland and extremely long flashbacks, which destroy the true bonds of friendship built by the Losers. There are no explanations between the time lapses, which dont give the viewer a greater context, resulting in their characters already in adult versions being incredibly empty and flat. It 2 is simply an expensive fiasco that feels so cheap and painful to watch.… Expand
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Creeper3455Sep 8, 2019
Bill Hader having an Oscar win is more believable than everyone whining and crying about Robert Downey Jr. having an Oscar just because “OOH,HE HAD A GREAT ARC IN THE MCU!”....Uhhh,ok?

For the whole time,IT Chapter 2 seemed like a sleeperBill Hader having an Oscar win is more believable than everyone whining and crying about Robert Downey Jr. having an Oscar just because “OOH,HE HAD A GREAT ARC IN THE MCU!”....Uhhh,ok?

For the whole time,IT Chapter 2 seemed like a sleeper excitement movie for me,even if that meant I liked Chapter One fine enough. But color me shocked,there was a lot to enjoy about this one. This was a pleasant surprise from start to finish. And a lot of that is devoted to Pennywise,who's basically Thanos in reverse. From the guy who appears just for cool lines and terror to the guy who appears just for plain Terror. Yeah,there’s the same “I CONQUER WORLDS” motivation from *insert villain here*,but hey,it’s still shocking that they find newer ways to mix that up. It's also thanks to him that this movie was a beautiful symphony of Horror segments,with the last fight being fun,albeit thrilling. As the story is easily the weakest part of it,I can't fault it at the same time for the beauty of the technical side. It also makes space for the perfect ensemble in action,from James McAvoy to Jessica Chastain to Bill Hader and Isaiah Mustafa. As well as Bill Skarsgard,who slaps the role of Pennywise. The technical side just sprawls of imagination,from a zombie-looking aunt with multiple mouths throughout her body to a head with crawling spider legs,the imagination never stops here,all accompanied by Benjamin Wallfisch’s now interesting score. And hey,cool cameos from Andy Muschietti and Stephen King (certainly better than the last movie that had random cameos). Bu all of that doesn’t mean IT’s perfect.

Again,the movie is 2h50’,so beware of your patience in the theater,unless you’re shocked by the horror scenes. Sometimes,it feels like a Marvel movie,since there may as well be a moment that makes you feel any emotion that gets instantly interrupted by a joke. Because we’re not overly serious and dark,y’know? And maybe it was better to not add the Deleted Scenes from IT Chapter One,since they’re just there to amp up the runtime. Cute flashbacks,but still pretty unnecessary. And the sequence I was most looking forward to (the Circus Mirror sequence) lasted just as much as a random commercial. A real shame,since the trailers made me super stoked to see how that’d play out. And a slight warning,there are some sequences with flashing lights that may annoy somebody,and the beginning may piss off someone,based on gender. But overall still,what a surprising experience! I was expecting a pleasing finale,but what I had was a big thinkamajig of scares,thrills and Dancing Clowns. I had a blast at IT Chapter Two,and I’m pretty sure you’ll have a blast too. They all have a blast down here...… Expand
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iamironman56Sep 10, 2019
This is not as good as the first. i was bored and not scared. Near the end I wanted the movie to be done.
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LucasBevanSep 14, 2019
“IT: Chapter 2”; feels like a compilation of deleted scenes from Chapter 1, combined with an unnecessary, uninteresting remake, but this time, the kids are grown up. It’s near three hour run time felt like an eternity.
A real shame,“IT: Chapter 2”; feels like a compilation of deleted scenes from Chapter 1, combined with an unnecessary, uninteresting remake, but this time, the kids are grown up. It’s near three hour run time felt like an eternity.
A real shame, considering the casting and the cinematography were phenomenal.… Expand
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HorrorseekerSep 8, 2019
It chapter two sinks with it's creative cast and crew as long with the director this is a poor adaption with more laughs then scares plus the movie is not scary at all the film has uneven plot characters have no chemistry theirs no characterIt chapter two sinks with it's creative cast and crew as long with the director this is a poor adaption with more laughs then scares plus the movie is not scary at all the film has uneven plot characters have no chemistry theirs no character development it chapter two is unfaithful to the voice of king and the finale was a huge let down if you think the 1990 mini series is terrible watch chapter one and two the miniseries is looking very good right now… Expand
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HorrormanSep 12, 2019
Starts off ok but soon becomes a mass of quick cuts and jumping from one place to another. Horrible cgi monsters. Penny wise is a joke and the ending is terrible. Going to make lots of money based on pennywise who is really bad in this movieStarts off ok but soon becomes a mass of quick cuts and jumping from one place to another. Horrible cgi monsters. Penny wise is a joke and the ending is terrible. Going to make lots of money based on pennywise who is really bad in this movie and the 1st movie. So sad has it could have been great. Eddie is by far worse of all the loser as he can't decide weather to be a bad arse or a coward. Lots of puking in this movie to for a cheap freak out.… Expand
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angiejanzsensSep 15, 2019
It was really boring and such a dissapointment. I expected so much more of the movie, especially after the first chapter of It. Totally not with the money :(
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