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New Line Cinema | Release Date: September 8, 2017
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AWESOM-0Apr 20, 2020
The kids are great in this! The story is hard to fully judge because there is going to be a part 2 that’s so closely designed and planned. That being said it’s a good movie.
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InShaneJun 28, 2020
I finally got around to seeing "IT"... And I got around to loving IT! "IT" was just the right amount of horror and suspense with a fair amount of humor (The kids in this movie where **** hilarious). A lot of people say that the movie fallsI finally got around to seeing "IT"... And I got around to loving IT! "IT" was just the right amount of horror and suspense with a fair amount of humor (The kids in this movie where **** hilarious). A lot of people say that the movie falls apart in the last hour, but I disagree. For a 135 minute movie, I feel that it was paced very well and I didn't fell like the movie was dragging once.

When I read some of the negative reviews, I feel like the reviewer is not aware of the fact that "IT" is much more than a horror movie.… Expand
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MrPajamasFeb 4, 2021
When I heard it was going to reboot it, I was really happy. I didn't see the original film from 1990, so I decided to jump on the train from 2017 and I'm satisfied. The appearance of the clown Pennywise was really successful here and is muchWhen I heard it was going to reboot it, I was really happy. I didn't see the original film from 1990, so I decided to jump on the train from 2017 and I'm satisfied. The appearance of the clown Pennywise was really successful here and is much better than the one from the previous film, and I also have to praise the young actors for their incredible performances and in my opinion they are pulling the whole film. Thanks to the fact that the main characters are children and fight against a clown, a kind of wonderful atmosphere is created, which gives the film its proper grades. It (2017) has become for me one of the best horror movies I have ever seen and I can definitely recommend it.… Expand
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JLauSep 27, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A clown-like thing keeps killing the kids in a town but the townspeople don't care so it's up to a bunch of kids to confront it in the sewers.… Expand
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geewahDec 21, 2020
Enough scares to keep you on the edge of your seat is this entertaining and well written screenplay of what is my favourite Stephen King novel.
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LukasRyan1111Dec 14, 2020
As a massive fan of the novel, I was pleasantly surprised after approaching this film with hefty expectations. I did miss a lot of the character development mainly Hockstetter & the rest of the bullies. These character backstories were theAs a massive fan of the novel, I was pleasantly surprised after approaching this film with hefty expectations. I did miss a lot of the character development mainly Hockstetter & the rest of the bullies. These character backstories were the most terrifying aspects of the book. Even so, they worked well with the run time they were given.… Expand
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aexlFeb 28, 2022
watching the second movie made me appreciate the original 2017 it even more
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DarkwingSchmuckMar 8, 2022
IT is at its best when focusing on its superb young cast. The kids all jell together perfectly, and the horror elements work in service of their story. This makes IT one of the more pleasantly thoughtful horror movies from a major studio. IIT is at its best when focusing on its superb young cast. The kids all jell together perfectly, and the horror elements work in service of their story. This makes IT one of the more pleasantly thoughtful horror movies from a major studio. I would also be remiss if I didn't add that Bill Skarsgård splendidly fits into Tim Curry's giant clown shoes as Pennywise.… Expand
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batmanbeApr 30, 2022
I really enjoyed this one it was absolutely terrifying and scary a few jump scares the acting and plot was spot on
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Easy_mode123Jul 7, 2022
This movie was ok it just wasn´t scary at all but i only looked at my phone twice so that´s a good sign.
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GiugiOct 3, 2022
Scary even if too scurrilous considering that the protagonists are children. Very adult like horror with a plot that follows the guidelines of the book.
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Computey18Mar 3, 2023
The glow-up of the 1990 miniseries that turns up better than the original...
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Bigwillyhaver69Jul 21, 2023
This movie was a real treat to watch. You could feel that actors enjoyed making this
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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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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
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ExorioSep 15, 2019
Never watch the original, never read the book, watched the first one, the story is kinda dissapointed me. However, it's a fun movie, and fresh escape from all those Marvel movies.

The second one, pretty much the same. But a little bit moreNever watch the original, never read the book, watched the first one, the story is kinda dissapointed me. However, it's a fun movie, and fresh escape from all those Marvel movies.

The second one, pretty much the same. But a little bit more "satisfying" from the first one. The origin of Pennywise was never told clearly, just vague, and came from "million years ago". This is my only gripe for both movie.

But overall, both movies still fun, I wouldn't call it a "horror" movie per se. I've seen more disturbing and scarier movie than both It movies. I actually feel like watching The Goonies all over again, with modern touch and very well done VFX.

And that final fight between the losers and Pennywise, obviously gamers would just love it. So cool and so epic.… 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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drlowdonOct 1, 2017
A year after his seven-year-old brother Georgie disappears Bill Denbrough and his friends are haunted by a clown known as "Pennywise" who brings their worst nightmares to life.

Based on the well-known Stephen King novel IT is an effectiveA year after his seven-year-old brother Georgie disappears Bill Denbrough and his friends are haunted by a clown known as "Pennywise" who brings their worst nightmares to life.

Based on the well-known Stephen King novel IT is an effective and creepy horror movie full of memorable scenes and anchored by some good performances from the cast. As someone who's read the book I found a lot of the character and story development a little rushed but that's really to be expected when you condense such a long book into a 2 hour movie and I look forward to seeing the second chapter.… Expand
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imthenoobSep 20, 2017
I think the child actors for the Losers are what make this film. They're fantastic performances is right up there with the best I've seen this year so props to them. I really like how they did Pennywise as a more sinister clown, BillI think the child actors for the Losers are what make this film. They're fantastic performances is right up there with the best I've seen this year so props to them. I really like how they did Pennywise as a more sinister clown, Bill Skarsgard really did him justice and gave a great performance.

I am disappointed though with the fact that Pennywise really didn't have much dialogue and was kind of cheapened to jump scares through out the movie. And the scares were very predictable, You could see it a mile away so it was hard to actually be scared. The lack of scares doesn't stop it from being a good and faithful adaptation of the book and I would still very highly recommend it. I can't wait for chapter 2 to come out.… Expand
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RelaxedmikeSep 12, 2017
Metacritic gave this movie a 70. I give it like a..78 or so..3 and a half stars. Very entertaining and better than the mini TV series..some departures. But that had to be done to get the..scary shock value!! Not bad at all. I just hope theyMetacritic gave this movie a 70. I give it like a..78 or so..3 and a half stars. Very entertaining and better than the mini TV series..some departures. But that had to be done to get the..scary shock value!! Not bad at all. I just hope they amke ONE..just one final part 2. To many more would..devalue IT. give us a part 2..GRAND FINALE..even better than part one..and be done. Don't drag it on for..money sake..Opps..that means? they probalby will.… 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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SEROJSep 11, 2017
Really disturbing but also funny movie. Too much unnecessary cursing though. Also i believe the CGI could've been better. Overall i really enjoyed it. I haven't seen the original, but i'm looking forward for chapter two!
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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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pnoyfilmtvadikSep 10, 2017
I've been a horror fan since as long as i can remember. This is not an awesomely scary film but every good things critics say about this film is true. It's a well made film and the cast is awesome. Can't wait for chapter 2.
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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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frankrog29Feb 5, 2019
It is a good movie. However, a year-and-a-half after seeing it, I finally realized what it is missing: melancholy. The 1990 made-for-TV adaptation did a good job of capturing the melancholy that the main characters feel growing up in anIt is a good movie. However, a year-and-a-half after seeing it, I finally realized what it is missing: melancholy. The 1990 made-for-TV adaptation did a good job of capturing the melancholy that the main characters feel growing up in an impoverished town with indifferent or even cruel parents. The 2017 version ignores this melancholy and instead tries to make the main characters funny and cute, a la Stranger Things; this attempt at humor feels too forced and contrived. Overall, though, the movie is enjoyable and even a little scary.… Expand
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ozymandias79Sep 20, 2017
Mixed feelings about IT. My main concern was Skarsgard as Pennywise, but he's okay. So why didn't they include more dialogue? In the book, Pennywise torments the kids rather than relying on jump scares. Plus some of Pennywise's dialogue isMixed feelings about IT. My main concern was Skarsgard as Pennywise, but he's okay. So why didn't they include more dialogue? In the book, Pennywise torments the kids rather than relying on jump scares. Plus some of Pennywise's dialogue is inaudible. The kids yammer on at 30 words a second sometimes. Clarity goes a long way.

The film makers traded in most of the psychological aspects for cheap jump scares (which weren't very scary). Some of the changes were good, but its too much of a generic scare flick to be great.… Expand
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SnidelyWhiplashSep 9, 2017
I enjoyed this movie more then I thought I would, and it is a decent adaptation of such a long story (or at least a part of it). It changes significantly from the book, with several scenes omitted or modified, and although I am saddened byI enjoyed this movie more then I thought I would, and it is a decent adaptation of such a long story (or at least a part of it). It changes significantly from the book, with several scenes omitted or modified, and although I am saddened by many of my favorite scenes missing, it is understandable that they were cut for time. This movie feels like a Spielberg film given a darker tone, and it did well with the character dynamic. But... "It" is not scary, which is kind of a problem for a movie like this. It didn't have a blatant use of jump scares like in most modern horror and the ones that it has can be surprising, but I found myself more grinning and having fun looking at the decent CGI then filling with dread. I wish the scenes featuring Pennywise took their time to give his character more time to act, as the conversations with him were by far the scariest parts of the film.

But... This film was still a highly enjoyable watch, especially in a crowded theater of people. I would recommend going to it on a busy day. This film succeeded, but in character rather then scares. Whether that is a good thing or a bad thing for you all depends on how you like your movies.

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kvndSep 9, 2019
The child actors were dope in this movie and shoutout to Bill Skarsgård for an insane performance. Not a very scary movie at all and far from perfect but It's solid
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eva3si0nSep 18, 2021
I did not watch the previous It, I did not read the book. But I enjoyed watching the cinema adaptation of 2017. Horror has outlived itself for a long time, and It vividly confirms this, screamers, is and is not done badly, but it is notI did not watch the previous It, I did not read the book. But I enjoyed watching the cinema adaptation of 2017. Horror has outlived itself for a long time, and It vividly confirms this, screamers, is and is not done badly, but it is not frightening at all. Children's characters did not play their roles poorly. One of the few horror stories you can watch.… Expand
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bkristmanSep 8, 2017
It's been a long time since i read the long version of the book but i remembered the general story.
This incarnation is much better than the last one.
The acting was very good with the kids having good chemistry and the dialogue wasn't dumbedIt's been a long time since i read the long version of the book but i remembered the general story.
This incarnation is much better than the last one.
The acting was very good with the kids having good chemistry and the dialogue wasn't dumbed down and politically correct which was nice.
Good humor.
The film was a roller coaster of every emotion with many chills and spills .
It reminded me of the first couple of Freddie movies.
The adults in the film were all just evil stereotypes but it served the purpose of bringing the kids together as did Pennywise who was decent as a villain. It was overly long as was the book and is now set up for part 2.
Enjoyable and you get your moneys worth.… Expand
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akenaton1984Sep 13, 2017
Tuve la sensación de que la vas a disfrutar si la mirás como una película sobre aventuras sórdidas de niños a las puertas de la adolescencia. No es una película de miedo, los sustos son fáciles y predecibles, y vas a salir decepcionado si vasTuve la sensación de que la vas a disfrutar si la mirás como una película sobre aventuras sórdidas de niños a las puertas de la adolescencia. No es una película de miedo, los sustos son fáciles y predecibles, y vas a salir decepcionado si vas en busca de algo así. Me parece que la violencia y su crudeza era necesaria para desmarcarse de su antecesora, a la cual supera con creces. Opino que la parte más sobresaliente es el diseño del filme en cuanto a escenarios, colores y vestuario. No sé qué tanto pueda decir que Bill Skarsgård sea sobresaliente como Pennywise, pero sí diré que es aceptable; porque le sobra exageración y su interpretación carece de matices si ya lo miras bien.… Expand
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RottenDaHamSep 26, 2017
Using scarejumps as it's only way to produce terror makes this movie quiete boring and predictable at the last scenes. Besides that, great actings, entertainig, very accursate to the book and Pennywise did a great job. Great as an adaptation,Using scarejumps as it's only way to produce terror makes this movie quiete boring and predictable at the last scenes. Besides that, great actings, entertainig, very accursate to the book and Pennywise did a great job. Great as an adaptation, but mediocre as a horror film.… Expand
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mrdr4gonDec 15, 2017
Decent horror film that channels its 80s setting through the expression of it also being a typical children's adventure movie analogous to those of the era. It's let down by feeling overlong and a bit cartoony here and there, and it's notDecent horror film that channels its 80s setting through the expression of it also being a typical children's adventure movie analogous to those of the era. It's let down by feeling overlong and a bit cartoony here and there, and it's not really a horror film, but it's definitely good.… Expand
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BeastJ18Apr 23, 2018
While the writing, ensemble cast and basic filmmaking aspects are very good... This movie is very limited, given that it alludes to being a slight adventure story, like with Stand By Me or Stranger Things, this is one long jump-scare, drawnWhile the writing, ensemble cast and basic filmmaking aspects are very good... This movie is very limited, given that it alludes to being a slight adventure story, like with Stand By Me or Stranger Things, this is one long jump-scare, drawn out. In general, it isn't particularly ambitious, other than trying to be a successful remake. I enjoyed the movie a lot but was disappointed.… Expand
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Dragonfly44Apr 17, 2018
This movie was really well made and I absolutely love how the story with the kids came together and everything, but this movie was not scary. They screwed up Pennywise pretty big time. Luckily the rest of the story was great so It was a goodThis movie was really well made and I absolutely love how the story with the kids came together and everything, but this movie was not scary. They screwed up Pennywise pretty big time. Luckily the rest of the story was great so It was a good movie, but it failed miserably at being a horror movie. 79%… Expand
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marymaebennettSep 25, 2017
I think this movie was a bit overhyped. I was prepared to be scared **** but instead I was underwhelmed. Had I not thought this was going to be terrifying, I would've been scared. I thought the romance was completely forced and a wee bitI think this movie was a bit overhyped. I was prepared to be scared **** but instead I was underwhelmed. Had I not thought this was going to be terrifying, I would've been scared. I thought the romance was completely forced and a wee bit inappropriate (yes, I know it's worse in the book) but I'm still excited for part two!… Expand
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JLuis_001Sep 20, 2017
Although this movie was released last Thursday on my country, I decided to wait because I knew that the movie theaters would be crowded with people in the weekend and if there is something I detest in a movie theater is to watch horror moviesAlthough this movie was released last Thursday on my country, I decided to wait because I knew that the movie theaters would be crowded with people in the weekend and if there is something I detest in a movie theater is to watch horror movies with a lot of people, especially because many of them are usually incredibly rude and noisy.

But today I was finally able to see it, the longed for and well received adaptation of one of my favorite novels of Stephen King and of all my life without a doubt.

Now is the time to analyze it and ask if all the fuss was worth it.

This new adaptation that for me is not a remake, without a doubt takes the source material more seriously and it gives more fidelity to the final product, that is a plus, although we must admit that in the end that is irrelevant for those who have not read the book.

The film looks good, the production work is remarkable, the atmosphere and ambient feels totally right, the music, while it's not remarkable is right in all the moments.
In general the whole design works well, however the city does not have the weight of evil that abounded in the novel and although the film mentions it, the truth is that they are very poor mentions.

Then we move on to one of the most important aspects of the film; The cast of children, I admit that the chemistry between the seven is genuine, otherwise I think it would have seriously affected the film, but there is something I disliked and it was that the script makes Bill and Beverly the most relevant characters of the seven, all of them have their moment to shine and they all have their scene being attacked by It except for Richie, however as I said, the film puts all the weight of the protagonism in the two of them.

Also there is another thing that bothers me and I really do not usually mention something about this kind of thing but I don't understand the need to change Mike's story and make him a character that only adds himself to the mix up to the end, he was the one who investigated Derry's history, something that Ben does here and I do not understand it, why did they excluded him that way? they deliberately took away a very important plot weight from the only important character of color in this novel and that is quite upsetting.

There was a lot of mentions about Finn Wolfhard stealing the whole movie but I don't see it that way, many times he is just the comic punchline and almost every time he feels forced, I don't deny that the kid fully adopts the character, but the rhythm and the timing of the narrative does not help him a lot of the times.
I have my objections but I admit that they make the movie work.

The other important element is obviously Pennywise, and it was a fact that Bill Skarsgård had a mountain to climb because regardless of the opinions that you may have about the miniseries, Tim Curry's Pennywise is iconic, but you have to give credit to Skarsgård, he really did his own and gave a proper interpretation to the character, he adds it a different and quite obscure identity in moments, the scene in which he murders Georgie proves it, the way he stares at him in silence with his gaze lost is quite strange and unnerving to say the least. I really liked his design and clothing, faithful to the book.
Will he become so iconic? I doubt it, but he has all my respect because he really did a great work.

In general terms, It: Chapter One is a solid adaptation, they took the material with seriousness and Andy Muschietti delivers a movie with a good direction, better than what we saw in Mama, although the film has several mistakes, especially with the rhythm and that its lenght that is somewhat excessive, the film is entertaining, with good scares, a respectable adaptation, one of King's best, totally.
It is not the masterpiece of horror that many proclaim, but it is definitely a movie that deserves your time and attention.… Expand
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CurlleeSep 15, 2017
Definitely a good movie worth recommending. Fun to watch with interesting characters and above average acting. Lacks on dread and tension though, aside from the first scene. I did not read the book, but I am fairly certain It/Pennywise wasDefinitely a good movie worth recommending. Fun to watch with interesting characters and above average acting. Lacks on dread and tension though, aside from the first scene. I did not read the book, but I am fairly certain It/Pennywise was intended to instill more dread into the children than was conveyed in this movie. It could have pushed the boundaries a bit more with the R-rating. Still, I was engaged throughout the movie. IT's a keeper!… Expand
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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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M_Wolfe122Oct 14, 2017
Pretty solid remake. IT was well made and I really did enjoy watching it. While most remakes out there do not do the original justice, IT 2017, wasn’t alright. Although I still love the original, I’d definitely see IT again.
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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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elsiemonsterNov 6, 2017
I remember being traumatized by the original film, probably because I was home alone and had the flu, although I don't remember much about it other than the clown. This film was pretty good. The kids were superb. Their characters were veryI remember being traumatized by the original film, probably because I was home alone and had the flu, although I don't remember much about it other than the clown. This film was pretty good. The kids were superb. Their characters were very well done. The images of the town and the underground were great. I'm not sure if I'm motivated enough to watch the promised part 2.… 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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luke100Jan 9, 2018
As someone with no nostalgia for the TV movies or the book, I found this movie very engaging character- and visuals-wise, and Pennywise's portrayal is perfect. But the movie is a typical Hollywood horror. Lots of jump-not-scares, lots ofAs someone with no nostalgia for the TV movies or the book, I found this movie very engaging character- and visuals-wise, and Pennywise's portrayal is perfect. But the movie is a typical Hollywood horror. Lots of jump-not-scares, lots of over-the-top "spooky" moment and overall many, many sequences that make It really lacking in frights, even though It tries so hard.… Expand
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blapapMar 6, 2018
Scary a little and well compose. A well-devoted character of the earlier movie and King's work.
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RidlerJun 7, 2018
Si bien no es un filme que merezca 10/10 el concepto fue refrescante ya nada de demonios o fantasmas sino ahora un ente dimensional una criatura que se alimenta del miedo de las personas. Ahora me parecio que se podia haber explorado laSi bien no es un filme que merezca 10/10 el concepto fue refrescante ya nada de demonios o fantasmas sino ahora un ente dimensional una criatura que se alimenta del miedo de las personas. Ahora me parecio que se podia haber explorado la naturaleza de Eso. En cuanto a los niños todos son muy bien desarrollados y de nuevo la pelicula hubiera usado mas tiempo para desarrollar a los Perdedores el grupo en conjunto porque si bien en algunas escenas se muestra la union el libro ofrece mucho mas momentos y ademas pense que la pelicula iba ser muy larga como lo fue el libro pero me encontre con la sorpresa de que duraba como una pelicula normal. Pero la mayor queja que tengo es sobre la batalla final de los Perdedores contra Eso, mientras que en el libro era una pelea mucho mas profunda e intensa y los Perdedores ganan mediante la union ,en la pelicula se resume a no tenerle miedo y golpearlo hasta la muerte con ganchos bates de beisbol o alguna otra cosa, Eso es un ser generado en el macrocosmos representa todo lo malo del universo y es demasiado poderoso como para que un simple humano le haga frente, peor unos niños por eso en el libro es mas intenso porque los perdedores tienen todas las de perder, pero la pelicula hace pensar que hasta un adulto podria ganarle y los niños se sienten mas seguros con los adultos y eso le quita algo de tension. Pero no me malinterpreten Eso me gusto porque aunque se le corte algo de tension las escenas donde Eso aparece son geniales porque tenemos el presentimiento de que algunos de los perdedores va a morir, incluso a mi que yo lei el libro completo. De verdad la veria con gusto otra vez… Expand
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DerekReideOct 4, 2019
Although late to this review, I have seen this film many times before. In a nutshell, it's good. It's creepy at times, hilarious, and, of course, takes elements from the source material very well. A definite Friday-night movie toAlthough late to this review, I have seen this film many times before. In a nutshell, it's good. It's creepy at times, hilarious, and, of course, takes elements from the source material very well. A definite Friday-night movie to watch...That's how I'd put it.… Expand
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EnlishkidsSep 12, 2019
This movie is unsettling, it makes you laugh and gives you a fright. It plays on the whole childhood adventure drama which makes it feel relatable. After the first seen you are instantly captivated in how the film will turn out. The effectsThis movie is unsettling, it makes you laugh and gives you a fright. It plays on the whole childhood adventure drama which makes it feel relatable. After the first seen you are instantly captivated in how the film will turn out. The effects used have such a realistic look to them you would think they are real. This plays a huge part in the horror that is involved throughout the film. Most importantly the character development was incredible. Each character had such a unique persona you would fall in love with each of them. There personalities clash so well which gives the movie more value. Over all I'd give this movie a 7.… Expand
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WedhroMar 22, 2021
This is probably the best adaptation of a Stephen King book so far, which isn't saying much but it deserves a +1 for the attempt. The kids are great but the horror parts fail to do their job because it's just a trite collection of cheapThis is probably the best adaptation of a Stephen King book so far, which isn't saying much but it deserves a +1 for the attempt. The kids are great but the horror parts fail to do their job because it's just a trite collection of cheap tricks you already saw a million times. I understand the monsters have to be a little cartoonish because they're based on what the kids are afraid of, but to the eye of an adult it's just silly, not scary or creepy.… Expand
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Cementer200Sep 22, 2020
IT is a good movie. the movie is a good adaption of Stephen King's book IT.
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MaddoxWhiteApr 25, 2021
I'll be honest, the first half of the movie really disappointed me. It just wasn't scary to me, I guess. The ending made up for it though, and made me understand the themes a lot better. Finn was great as always.
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RS92Dec 4, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mi aspettavo molto di più. La paura in questo film non esiste. I volumi sono regolati male come in molte produzioni di questi ultimi anni. Quando Pennywise urla bisogna mettere il volume a 4 mentre quando i protagonisti parlano per sentirli bisogna mettere il volume a 14. Questo continuo morire e resuscitare fa perdere al film ancora più suspanse. La scelta di ambientarlo nelle fogne è un ottima idea. Inoltre il costume di Pennywise e in generale il personaggio è fatto benissimo. Personalmente avrei anche aumentato l'influenza delle famiglie dei protagonisti all'interno della pellicola. Secondo me la versione cinematografica dell'ottimo libro di IT poteva essere davvero migliore.… Expand
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Rickniks38May 8, 2022
A good adaptation of Steven King's novel and a better version of the Mini series from the 90's.
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shango266Jan 10, 2019
This is a solid 8/10 comedy, but pretty much fails as a horror. I was not prepared for how much this movie would make me laugh.

The acting was solid and the setting great, my main peeve with this film (besides it being funny instead ofThis is a solid 8/10 comedy, but pretty much fails as a horror. I was not prepared for how much this movie would make me laugh.

The acting was solid and the setting great, my main peeve with this film (besides it being funny instead of remotely scary) were a lot of events or lines lacking context (unless you've read the book, so why even include them?) and what felt like quite a few scenes were missing or cut. Perhaps a director's cut will improve on those gaps, but nothing can save this hilarious film and make it spooky. Also go read the book, if you like long, rambling, sprawling subtle horror and history and atmosphere, it's amazeballs.… Expand
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keanexMay 5, 2018
I am a bit surprised with how well this is scored from a user perspective. The cinematography is pretty solid, as is the acting, and the script is decent. That's all fine and dandy, it's a technically solid film in that way.

It's supposed toI am a bit surprised with how well this is scored from a user perspective. The cinematography is pretty solid, as is the acting, and the script is decent. That's all fine and dandy, it's a technically solid film in that way.

It's supposed to be a horror film though and not once did me or the other 4 people watching feel suspense, worry, or scared in any capacity. Pennywise would certainly be a scary thing to deal with in real life, but I don't think the movie did anything to give any credit to that. Furthermore the pacing is not very good, we paused it shortly after the bathroom clean-up and were all shocked that there was nearly 40 minutes left.

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AthanasiosTOct 6, 2017
Missing the spirit of the book. I needed to feel the camaraderie of the group, which was after all, the ultimate weapon against It. Had some pretty good scaring moments though. Skarsgård as Pennywise was good, but not as great as Tim CurryMissing the spirit of the book. I needed to feel the camaraderie of the group, which was after all, the ultimate weapon against It. Had some pretty good scaring moments though. Skarsgård as Pennywise was good, but not as great as Tim Curry was. I also missed the 60s atmosphere. Did they really need to modernize it for younger audiences ? Not bad, but not too good either.… Expand
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sanyrubFeb 27, 2018
It was a good blockbuster that can very easily please wide young audiences. I would definitely have LOVED this 10 years ago. Overall it was well made and the cinematography is really good. BUt I was not that impressed. When it comes to horrorIt was a good blockbuster that can very easily please wide young audiences. I would definitely have LOVED this 10 years ago. Overall it was well made and the cinematography is really good. BUt I was not that impressed. When it comes to horror I find films like The Conjuring 2 way better for example. A horror blockbuster with quality nonetheless. Recommendable.… Expand
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felipeitrigoOct 22, 2017
Lejos la película con mejor publicidad del año, te la muestran como la película más terrorífica de la historia, pero al salir de la sala sientes el engaño, no da miedo, empieza bien y termina cayendo el lo ilógico ridículo, como muchos otrosLejos la película con mejor publicidad del año, te la muestran como la película más terrorífica de la historia, pero al salir de la sala sientes el engaño, no da miedo, empieza bien y termina cayendo el lo ilógico ridículo, como muchos otros films de "terror" norteamericano, es perfecta para verla un domingo en la tarde, en tu casa para acortar el día.… Expand
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section20mi6Apr 8, 2018
Spooky and Freaky, It features swearing kids, dirty environments and ugly monsters that successfully scare the audience, but nothing else in terms of the story.
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MattBrady99Sep 25, 2017
"Beep Beep Richie!"

I'm not much of reader when it comes to books. The reason why I couldn't care less when a book gets adapted into film, because not every word is gonna translate well on screen. However, I do remember at a young age"Beep Beep Richie!"

I'm not much of reader when it comes to books. The reason why I couldn't care less when a book gets adapted into film, because not every word is gonna translate well on screen. However, I do remember at a young age watching the 1990 adaptation starring the amazing Tim Curry. While I was never scared, due to it's goofy and sloppy scenes, but Curry performance left a last long impression on me and other people. Re-watching the TV movie didn't help to painfully realize how out dated it is. I wouldn't even call it good, just bad. If a reboot was ever needed, this was it. Now here we are today.

"It" (2017) is a massive improvement and avoids watering it down like other terrible TV movie adaptations. While not on the same level of greatness like "The Shining", "Stand By Me" or "The Green Mile" in terms of quality, but compare to "The Dark Tower" that came out last month, this is pretty strong.

It's not the scariest movie I've seen this year, as the biggest problem is the loud jump scars that feels repetitive and destroys any unsettling moments. Not to say there isn't any, just wish it stayed away from being too mainstream horror.

I like how brutal and violet this got. Especially the beginning which took me off guard of how much it went that far. With no age rating holding it back, kids are acting like kids. Swearing and them physically getting hurt. There was even an attempt rape with one of the kids. As I said, it doesn't hold back on anything.

Bill Skarsgård absolutely kills it as Pennywise. His appearance is both intriguing and terrifying that it can give a grown man nightmares. The smartest thing Skarsgård did was not copy Curry's performance and instead do a different take. Everything from the devilish smile, twisted sense of humor, and the demonic Scooby-Doo voice added lays to the character, giving it life. Who knows, he might be this generations Freddy Krueger. Even in the scene when Pennywise started dancing was funny, but with his head not moving with the rest of the body and eyes locked onto you, it's pretty scary.

All the child actors were pretty great as well. Showing a positive future ahead of them. Finn Wolfhard, Jaeden Lieberher, Sofia Lillis, Jeremy Ray Taylor, and Jack Dylan Grazer are ones to keep your eye on for whatever they do next. The losers club are pretty much The Goonies, but better.

The pacing could've been a lot more sharper, as the 2nd act really did drag. There were a few unintentionally hilarious moments that wasn't meant to be taken that way.

Overall rating: You'll float too.… Expand
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PipeCSep 25, 2017
A diabolically unlaughable clown.

When children of all ages begin to disappear mysteriously in the small and the acerbic town of Derry, a clan of little boys, self- recognized under the pseudonym of The Losers' Club, will have to face theirA diabolically unlaughable clown.

When children of all ages begin to disappear mysteriously in the small and the acerbic town of Derry, a clan of little boys, self- recognized under the pseudonym of The Losers' Club, will have to face their biggest and most remote fears, coming in the form of saffron hair, creepy nose, accused forehead, manipulative eyes and puffy balloons with great amounts of terror. Now, say hello to Pennywise!

After Will Poulter dropped out, Bill Skarsgård was the one who seized with propriety and promptness of the star antagonistic role. His Pennywise is rogue, disturbing and dreadful, however, having to keep solid his function of film adaptation, the character relegates his duty to produce fear in order to have a preference for a more fantastic vision, utopias that seriously impair the impact it must have in the genre. Most of the jump-scares coming from Bob Gray are discredited by the perceptible and even crappy CGI saturation, however, ingenuity and originality in the introduction of each of his appearances is laudable and is one of the most remarkable and spooky facts as far as horror is concerned. It's disappointing to testify that despite his performance full of strength and magnetism, he never managed to reach the levels of glory of the opening sequence.

After the abrupt and disquieting Cary Fukunaga departure, Andy Muschietti is put behind the cameras impregnating his hoarding touch for horror in every frame, marks revealed by impressive Hollywood debut "Mama". It has to be recognized that Muschietti fathoms the ways to conceive and play with the camera in order to set up an in crescendo atmosphere, Besides having a critical eye to conceive beautiful visuals and moving characters, however, the filmmaker loses control of the film at the instant that sets aside the importance and coherence of the story by cheap and ephemeral scares. It's also worth highlighting a homogeneous mixture of genres and original tension sequences, having the ability to revolutionize the ablatives of the audience in the twinkling of an eye. In addition to being the greatest pillar for the movie, he proudly exhibits clear references to today's horror film; to name just one: "The Conjuring" universe, with the use of infinite horror tricks, in fact, one scene and one character resemble some particulars of the third installment of Wan's world. The under-age actors are, far and away, a mass appeal for the plot, their performances are sparkling and touching in the formation of the audience-characters fundamental link. While the infants will always be much more likely to create a true connection, the young septet achieves a relatively high-performing level, however, many of them do it with sadly stereotyped characters as Finn Wolfhard's big- mouthed comic relief (Richie Tozier), Jeremy Ray Taylor's loving and credulous paunchy (Ben Hanscom) and Chosen Jacobs' tormented boy (Mike Hanlon). But the tradition is broken with tremendously novel characters and zero clichés as the tough-minded and human protagonist Jaeden Lieberher (Bill Denbrough), the incredibly Jewish Wyatt Oleff (Stanley Uris) and, of course, Sophia Lillis' subversive and bad-ass role (Beverly Marsh), who is certainly one of the most fascinating female juvenile performances in recent horror.

Written by Chase Palmer, Cary Fukunaga and Gary Dauberman, of course, on Stephen King's legendary pedestal, the story and script are below average in general terms. They choose to focus attention explicitly on the meetings between the members of the club and the Dancing Clown, giving sub-plots of dramatic weight to the supporting characters, in addition, the self-same main character doesn't get a short mention about his mother and father, it merely presents the moral and emotional conflict with his traumas, comrades and his little brother. Andy Muschietti doesn't disappoint, but sadly he doesn't overwhelm us. His remake/revival of Pennywise tale, which will come in only two installment, provides sufficient amount of fidelity in the visual field, however, the movie clearly fails to show its narrative aspects and horror tools, which fall apart, gradually, because of the sudden ton of fantasy that stifles the last act. For habitual audiences, "It" (2017) will endure breaking records thanks to an efficient marketing campaign, global childhood nostalgia, the sincere literary followers, the great doses of suspense and traditional jump-scares, however, for the most draconian and true lovers of the genre and the works of the author, the film doesn't really explore new horizons, besides, suffers from a lack of true horror nuance, slighting it by drama and suspense experiences that leave us a sense of nonconformity and even sadness when we see rolling down the closing credits, due to the abrupt ending of the story that does not have the same horror dimensions as the acts of its evil villain.… Expand
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drambuie_Oct 6, 2017
it was a good standing movie and i kinda enjoyed it.Stephen King's landmarks were all over the movie (you'll float too, the balloon,splatter of blood all over a room). BUT come on! now we all know what was the actual inspiration behind theit was a good standing movie and i kinda enjoyed it.Stephen King's landmarks were all over the movie (you'll float too, the balloon,splatter of blood all over a room). BUT come on! now we all know what was the actual inspiration behind the series "stranger things", at least they shouldnt have had the same kid(Finn Wolfhard)play at both of them./ he was excellent though!… Expand
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bradwardSep 11, 2017
"It" was entertaining overall, scary at times, visually appealing, but lacking in an overall artistic vision. Since I do recommend seeing it, and there are plenty of good aspects of the movie, I'm going to focus on the few things that I"It" was entertaining overall, scary at times, visually appealing, but lacking in an overall artistic vision. Since I do recommend seeing it, and there are plenty of good aspects of the movie, I'm going to focus on the few things that I thought really missed the mark.
The movie is obviously supposed to be horror at heart, but the horror elements were often undermined by misplaced comedy. During the more intense moments, where life is literally on the line, no kid in real life is going to be joking around about something stupid in that moment, but in "It," it happens pretty routinely. It really undercuts the believability and breaks immersion when this happens, and makes you wonder what the director was trying to achieve.
The other gripe I have it with the storytelling. Before major events, usually you have some lead-up or foreshadowing so that when a character does something significant, you know why they are doing it. In "It," the characters were often doing some pretty major actions with seemingly little reason to do so. There are also a few parts in the movie that only make sense if you have read the book or have seen the original 1990 movie, making it so that this movie doesn't entirely stand on its own.
Misplaced comedy and shortcutted storytelling aside, this was a pretty entertaining movie. The visual effects and locations were well-done and creepy, and it made me jump in my seat once.
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scealaveryOct 6, 2017
It has seen an unprecedented amount of attention. You would think that something seen in all the marketing and ads makes the movie something different, that it does something revolutionary, that it improves upon previous horror movies whileIt has seen an unprecedented amount of attention. You would think that something seen in all the marketing and ads makes the movie something different, that it does something revolutionary, that it improves upon previous horror movies while paving the way for more terrifying adventures led by loveable kid characters. Well you would be right, to some degree.
The story features a collection of teenagers living in the small American town of Derry. At the beginning of the movie we are shown the younger brother of their leader, Bill being brutally murdered by Pennywise the clown who dwells in the sewers. This sets off a chain of frightening and creative scenes where each member of the losers club is faced with Pennywise taking the form of their greatest fear. They then make the collective decision to pursue the clown and kill it once and for all.
The story says relatively uncomplicated which means there aren't too many times where you find yourself confused. There are also plenty of scenes where the characters are able to bond with one another and grown their relationship. Each actor gives an outstanding performance and work the personality of their respected character flawlessly. There is no sugar coating with the characters who all have social, domestic and school related problems. This makes them easier to connect with given that they all have problems they cant outrun much like ourselves. Bill Skarsgard also gives Pennywise a quirky yet demonic personality which differs only slightly from the performance given by Tim Curry. They both relish in terrorising these children but Skarsgard proves noticeably more sinister and serious. I am not saying having a more serious Pennywise is a bad thing but it only makes him more similar to hundreds of other serious faced, emotionless bad guys from other horror movies. But Pennywise wouldn't be anything without his fearsome talent.
It has scares by the dozen and each one is as creative and spine-chilling as the last, each one manages to connect with something deeply feared by their corresponding character wether it be Bill seeing Georgie decay before him or the Leper chasing Ed, a child with OCD. Rarely is any blood shown which only highlights the situation and effects when it does make an appearance. But for every scare the kids are faced with there is a real life problem to go along with it, this makes the idea of conquering pennywise represent tackling our own fears and problems in real life, and the best way to do it is as a team. It is not a flawless movie. The story has many moments and details that feel quite useless and add nothing to the story, this wouldn't be so bad if they added to the humour or added more depth to the characters but they don't which only drags the movie on for longer. As I have said before I am quite fond of the scares in the movie but they are also guilty of jump-scares, a notoriously cheap way to scare the audience. About seventy percent of times you will hear a scream from the audience because of a jump, a mistake the movie also makes is how surprisingly well the kids seem to deal with life with Pennywise. Every time a terrifying scene concludes we see the characters doing something completely normal where they appear unaffected. This manages to lessen the impact of any scares and makes Pennywise seem like a nuisance than a threat.
So in conclusion, It is a fresh and uniquely scary take on the Stephen king novel and one that is well worth your money and your appreciation.… Expand
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PlzRMOct 2, 2017
Это первый ужастик, который мне понравился, в нем есть отличная история, за коей интересно наблюдать, моментами и пугает и веселит, но порой персонажи слишком много "рофлят" друг над другом. Если бы все ужастики были такие, как этот фильм,Это первый ужастик, который мне понравился, в нем есть отличная история, за коей интересно наблюдать, моментами и пугает и веселит, но порой персонажи слишком много "рофлят" друг над другом. Если бы все ужастики были такие, как этот фильм, может быть я бы и смотрел эти "трипл А" проекты.… Expand
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AginagalaNov 5, 2017
An unnervingly horror filled film this was more creepy than anything. Not containing as many jump scares as your classic horror film but the psychological aspects of this film factored in with very unnerving sound tracks are a greatAn unnervingly horror filled film this was more creepy than anything. Not containing as many jump scares as your classic horror film but the psychological aspects of this film factored in with very unnerving sound tracks are a great combination to make this an enjoyable watch for horror fans. The remastered version of Stephen Kings IT is played by child actors, sometimes been a mistake of a lot of horror films, however in this it was quite the opposite. Every actor(ress) had their own unique and well written personalities along with genuine reactions to the 'it' clown and scares of the rest of the film. I saw myself cringing and squirming in my seat when watching this on the big screen however it left my satisfied as a horror fan.… Expand
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ReviewerWannabeAug 20, 2018
One of the best horror stories ever written so the pressure on this remake must have been huge. Andrés did a very good job on giving the story an entire new look and a refreshing remake. Although it started out fairly slow and similar to theOne of the best horror stories ever written so the pressure on this remake must have been huge. Andrés did a very good job on giving the story an entire new look and a refreshing remake. Although it started out fairly slow and similar to the original one. It took up it's pace fast and immediately gave a new twist to the story. The story was kept interesting thanks to the angle we got on it through a bunch of different characters. Although some scenes were to be predicted since they were to be foreseen, it still succeeded to surprise at some moments. The cast did a very great job on bringing the story alive and they really made it a succes. Not the type of horror movie that makes me crawl under a blanket and shiver for another hour but certainly one that can get your blood pumping.… Expand
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BerikAug 16, 2019
It should be renamed 'Psychotic Parents.' The movie is very creepy due to every parent being either a psychopath or an insensitive a-hole! And there's even a pedofile father that's into his own daughter. Freaking disturbing. Oh, and there's aIt should be renamed 'Psychotic Parents.' The movie is very creepy due to every parent being either a psychopath or an insensitive a-hole! And there's even a pedofile father that's into his own daughter. Freaking disturbing. Oh, and there's a clown that's not really that scary. The moments that incorporate darkness and silence are well done though.

Every character basically has a horrible life, and now a clown comes to ruin it even more. It was entertaining to watch, but i expected more depth to the killing clown. What's his origin, or how did he come into existence? Instead, it decides to copy every horror trope like 'It lives in the [insert creepy place]' or 'It happens every [insert a number] years.' Just like The Ring, Jeepers Creepers and more. Those are some good movies to take inspiration from ofcourse.

I did keep watching it till the end, but after the initial 45 minutes it lost a lot of steam for me. The most intense moment remains the first meeting between Pennywise and the little brother, but after that It doesn't impress much. I give this movie a 6/10. It's an average horror movie.… Expand
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Ahmedrizwan11Jul 11, 2019
This movie had some good moments in it. however it was not scary as a horror film should be.
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tellmikeyyAug 1, 2022
Bill Skarsgård delivers a twisted-funny performance as Pennywise. Some scenes are unsettling and build suspense but aside from the clown room & Beverly taken scenes, this film could of been scarier. Funny lines were delivered on queue as well.
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CLeCromNov 29, 2020
The American legend of the bad clown declined in the 80s. It's Stranger Things and more gore, casually we find incest.
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k1erxJul 18, 2023
не очень страшный фильм но на вечерок сойдет.
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DirigiblePulpOct 1, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This film doesn't work because it doesn't add up to anything. It's another in a long line of recent "franchise-y" films that are more about their existence than about anything resembling a coherent story or theme. This film, taken on its own terms, is about a boogeyman who's mostly a clown and a group of kids who find his house to bludgeon him to death. That's it, and even that's pushing it.

Yes, Pennywise says that famous catchphrase about floating, and even better the movie interprets it literally, as if the quote exists outside a reality tied to story, character, or theme - in this film, kids actually float down in his sewer. Ohhh creepy, that's what it means.

The whole thing is just a serious of intermingled "scare" scenes, one for each kid, wherein they are given the barest bones of character to make it work. Bill stutters, but only like once or twice and it never matters at all. Richie is a smartass, but he dresses cool and hip and is woke so modern audiences love him - his character doesn't grate at all making you wonder why he's such a "loser". Ben is fat, but in a fun superficial way and he's clearly not bothered by it. Mike's character might as well not exist at all (his entire raison d'etre is to have access to cattle guns). Eddie has his inhaler and uses it all of like once - he's more of a pill junkie. He seems rather charming and smart, and his mother is a bloated caricature that does nothing for his character either. Stan is a cipher.

At least Beverly has a some development, but it's driven home in such a broadly obvious over-the-top way that again, it feels like a comment on people's prior conception of her character and not as a real character herself in this story. Her dad is a one-dimensional sexual predator, and her ability to overcome him and in turn Pennywise, rewards her with a damsel in distress storyline that ends in a literal kiss from Prince Charming to wake her - there doesn't seem to be any irony here either.

The sequel to this almost can't exist based on how inept the storytelling in this one is - it will pretty much have to be it's own standalone film. I don't like to judge a film based on its source material, it should stand on its own, but this film fails miserably in both regards so it's a bit of moot point.

The acting is uniformly good however. The kids are well cast, and do their parts well. Bill Skarsgard has potential, though it's wasted by lackluster use of him. There's some kind of shaky-cam run at the camera trick that's bafflingly inept and seems like a cop out by a story that has run out of tricks and doesn't trust an actor to do his job creating tension.

A good example of this is the opening scene - little Georgie has this creepy encounter with Pennywise, and he's charming and owning the screen, when inexplicably the camera cuts to some old woman coming out of her house with a cat, then it cuts back to Pennywise and all the tension has started to dissipate. Then the movie has the "cajones" to literally show Georgie's arm getting torn off and Pennywise's mouth full of sharp teeth. Cut to the cat staring down at the street. That old trick - Alien first did it in 79. It's all so explicit way too early in the film and it kills all of the atmosphere and dread that could have permeated this.

Why. was. there. so. little. Silver. Hi. Yoo. Silver. Away. There's a throwaway line lost at the peripherals about the bike but otherwise nada. Why?… Expand
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SelkciPlumSep 11, 2017
If on a 10 scale, 7 and above means that I would voluntarily watch the movie again, this movie would get a 5, or 6 at the very most.

tl;dr IT WAS AIGHT
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psychomuseJul 4, 2018
This is like a longer, boring version of Stranger Things. Just go there. Time to float? No, it's time to go to the Upside Down!
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marco34laSep 9, 2017
Over-rated and underwhelmed. The movie is an adequate one. It has some very funny lines by the kids which was a surprise, visually it's good to watch, the clown is good and so on. It's not a horror or scary movie though, it feels like "theOver-rated and underwhelmed. The movie is an adequate one. It has some very funny lines by the kids which was a surprise, visually it's good to watch, the clown is good and so on. It's not a horror or scary movie though, it feels like "the goonies" or maybe "strange things" (but not as good). It lacks legitimate scares, instead has lots of screaming kids instead of suspense. The director should have watched an episode of 2 of the X-Files and perhaps he could have created some actual suspense. Overall, it wasn't a bad movie, it had moments... but not enough for a 2 hr 15min movie. Should you see it... eh, why not. Are you missing anything is you don't... definitely not.… Expand
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TyranianApr 10, 2019
Has some really good elements but ultimately left me a bit bored and over 'it'.
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SpangleSep 12, 2017
Joining Get Out, Baby Driver, and Wonder Woman, as solid but wildly overhyped films, Andy Muschietti continues to prove that he is a horror director who has no idea how to direct horror films. Excelling when it comes the childhoodJoining Get Out, Baby Driver, and Wonder Woman, as solid but wildly overhyped films, Andy Muschietti continues to prove that he is a horror director who has no idea how to direct horror films. Excelling when it comes the childhood relationships on display and the mystery regarding the town of Derry, Muschietti directs the horror scenes like an amateur and has to rely on jump scares to actually conjure up any scare or any sense of atmosphere. Had the film lacked its heart - the kids - then Stephen King's It would have been a film that could have been tossed on the pile of other disappointing King adaptations. As it stands, it is a film that is far funnier and endearing than scary and, as a horror film from Stephen King, it should manage to be all of three of these things. Unfortunately, Muschietti's failure to conjure up any scares that have a lasting impact leave It as nothing more than above average film that fails to live up to its considerable hype.

What makes the film's scares so dull and uninteresting is two-fold. For one, they are predictable. As the camera pans around a bathroom past Beverly (Sophia Lillis), it is obvious what will be in the corner of the room right behind her. As the kids walk through the Well House, it is obvious where the clown will be and what it will do. As the Jewish kid looks at the painting and the picture is gone, take a wild guess what is now behind him. It is a film that never shocks the audience. There are no chances taken. It is by-the-numbers horror filmmaking, putting Pennywise exactly where he is expected to be and then acting that it is scary anyways just because Pennywise makes some creepy face and sprints at the camera. Rarely does this work and Muschietti would be well served to keep his audience guessing, instead of giving into our every inclination. The best horror films hint at the evil lurking around the corner, but never show it unless the timing and anticipation is just right. For this film, it believes Pennywise to be such a compelling horror figure that it just has to rush him out immediately. Often times in film and in It, the horror is scariest when off-screen. Here, when other kids go missing without their disappearance being shown, the film is laced with a great sense of dread. Unfortunately, all too often, Muschietti gives into temptation and sprinkles Pennywise quite liberally throughout this film. By the end, the result is a clown that does not lurk in the shadows, but out in the open and right behind you every single time.

The other element that holds back It's horror impact is its reliance on jump scares. Going hand-in-hand with its predictability, It relies on jump scares or Pennywise running at the screen as his head violently shakes far too often. Gross-out horror and gore are also relied upon at times with similarly minimal impact. Rather than taking the time to build anticipation and an overwhelming sense of dread, Muschietti instead relies upon cheap tricks to steer this ship. Unfortunately, for horror films, reliance on cheap scares is what often undermines their quality and what can make so many quite disposable and forgettable. Though It has a lot to love and some smart themes, it is not really one that can be described as scary. The closest it gets comes as the kids walk around the Well House looking for Pennywise which carries considerable dread and is loaded with classic horror moments that elicit panicked "don't go in there"'s from the crowd. Unfortunately, Pennywise will always pop up right where he is expected to via a pair of jump scares, rendering the scene one with a great build-up but no actual punch. In essence, It not only lacks any imagination for how to elicit fear, but when it does elicit fear, it does so cheaply and in a fashion that rarely actually scares.

The film's cliche ending further disappoints. After two-plus hours of the kids coming together to fight bullies and urging one another to stick together, they do just that in facing off with Pennywise. Unfortunately, the scene not only lacks any tension, but it lacks any originality. Pulling off his mask to force this supernatural being to realize that he has no power anymore due to the lack of fear in the children's hearts, the film really sells its own villain short in the process of delivering a cliche, kill the bad guy as a group type of ending. By reducing Pennywise to being nothing more than a physical representation of fear, the film winds up undermining all of the ominous historical development it showed and turns the character into a rather pathetic one. Lacking the menace, horrifying unpredictability, and inevitability of the very best horror villains, Pennywise is a character who is easily defeated once controlled. Though smartly including this to bring the film's themes regarding fear and how to not let it consume you, it really makes for a lackluster villain in a film that needed his menace. Bill Skarsgard plays the role well, but the mightily… Expand
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Meth-dudeOct 13, 2019
While the acting isn't terrible, the rest is all very sub-par. The CGI is terrible, Pennywise is also very cringeworthy and painfully not scary and the subplots were more interesting than the main plot of the movie. It's not a bad film, it'sWhile the acting isn't terrible, the rest is all very sub-par. The CGI is terrible, Pennywise is also very cringeworthy and painfully not scary and the subplots were more interesting than the main plot of the movie. It's not a bad film, it's just not even close to be as good as people make it out to be.… Expand
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gloriouspotatoJul 1, 2018
The film plays like a haunted house, going from spooky supernatural set piece to another but never having the ambition or creativeness to do much more than that. The story plods along in a predictable fashion, crafting a series of contrivedThe film plays like a haunted house, going from spooky supernatural set piece to another but never having the ambition or creativeness to do much more than that. The story plods along in a predictable fashion, crafting a series of contrived coincidences for this band of misfits and outcasts to come together, then slagging a bunch of derivative horror and teen drama cliche on top. This includes the splitting up of groups in obviously dangerous situations, the breakup of friendships followed by their inevitable reconciliation in the last half-hour, competing love interests, oh and there's even a 'power of love' scene in here.

The film makes a point of depicting the monster of 'It' as the representation of each character's fears, visible only to themselves and those they confide in. The monster disappears after the protagonists face their fears and overcome past grievances, and I guess this is the film's way of showing the struggles and uncertainties during our coming of age. It's a period of growth and transition that can seem nightmarish at times, and hopefully we come out the other end stronger as the protagonists of 'It' did with newfound resolve. These characters however are otherwise fairly one-dimensional because once you get past the whole 'what is their fear' thing, there's not really much else about them besides typical teenage stuff and cheesy comebacks. When you get to the actual horror part of the film, what's there is mostly just Pennywise doing weird crap, gore and jump scares.… Expand
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juliiouseSep 10, 2017
Although there was a lot to like about It from the minute-to-minute, the overall experience was let down by trying to do too much with the two and a half hours the film ran for. As a story, It has three main threads: the first (and mostAlthough there was a lot to like about It from the minute-to-minute, the overall experience was let down by trying to do too much with the two and a half hours the film ran for. As a story, It has three main threads: the first (and most advertised) is the horror aspect; following that is mystery, and then coming of age. Whilst each of these areas are visited in the film, none of them are really given enough time to breathe and can come across as either rushed or half-baked, leading to an incomplete experience. The main draw for audiences for the film would be the horror and mystery aspects, but much of the screen time is dedicated to the coming of age story, which often feels disjointed to the rest of the film. These moments feel a little too light and comedic given the subject matter. I occasionally felt as though each part was written separately and put together at the end, as characters would suffer from extremely traumatic experiences and then not bring them up when they were with their friends the next day. I thought that this may be down to It messing with their memory, but it is never made clear and can feel a little weird. Possibly the strangest example of this is a light hearted cleaning montage of a bathroom which-- the scene before-- had been the stage of one of the most distressing moments in the story.

The horror aspects of the film all felt a little rushed and lacking in tension. Each follows a strict formula: the manifestation of a character's fear appears, there's a close up of said scary thing, then it runs at the character who promptly escapes. The first few times this happened put me on edge a little bit, but by the fourth time, they came across as a weak attempt at dark humour rather than being legitimately scary. No time is really given for tension to build up for the horror, which is absolutely crucial in the same way a good joke needs time to build up to a punchline. I wasn't too sure what to expect coming into the film, but it was sold to me as a friend as being the story of a community slowly being controlled and overwhelmed by a force of pure evil. There was no build up in atmosphere or darkening of the world to show this. The horror moments just happened, ended, and the plot rumbled on. A good contrast to this would be Paranormal Activity, The Shining or Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable, in which the malevolent forces' build up in power is felt everywhere and becomes almost oppressive, building up to a brutal crescendo at the end. There was none of this here: the final raid on It's lair felt like some bored kids trying to pass the time rather than a necessary act to end evil's hold on a small town. The mystery of It's nature is alluded to but never really looked at. One of the kid's does some investigation and unsettling pictures from the past are shown, which worked very well and pulled me in, but this was quickly shelved and didn't really go anywhere. Overall, I feel that two things could have been done to improve the film: the first would be to tell more stories through subtext and the second would be to make it a miniseries in order to free up more hours to dedicate to plot threads. Some better editing and use of subtexts would really free up time that could have been spent exploring the nature of It and to allow horror elements to breathe. Around an hour is spent establishing that each character is a social outcast and that they are being bullied; this could have been shortened to a few minutes with a montage of them being bullied or even just establishing them as a group that already know each other and have them being chased by the bullies in their car. The whole plot with the bullies doesn't really go anywhere either. We see one being possessed but that ends without really building tension or threatening the group past a small power struggle. This may sound overly negative, but it's mainly borne of disappointment rather that disdain. The sense of setting and world-building were top notch, and some of the characterisation worked really well. I don't thing the film has sold me to watch the second chapter when it releases next year, but I have already picked up the novel it was adapted from and I am eager to start reading it.… Expand
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niteowljrOct 31, 2017
As campy as the original adaptation is, compared to this rehash it's a masterpiece. It! certainly wasn't terrible but I feel cheated. I think I could manage to sit through the entire story without being forced to fork over the cost of anotherAs campy as the original adaptation is, compared to this rehash it's a masterpiece. It! certainly wasn't terrible but I feel cheated. I think I could manage to sit through the entire story without being forced to fork over the cost of another ticket to get the whole enchilada.… Expand
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NintendoGamer1Feb 23, 2018
This movie has a good plot, but it is executed horribly. The movie's effects look surprisingly amature for a movie with this kind of budget. This movie even fails at being a horror movie.
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mrshaatFeb 21, 2018
this film did not cause any emotions. Villain no. Beverly's father looked more terrifying. 3 points for picture, 2 points for actors
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yahjoaco100Nov 13, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. es buena la verdad la vi en casa y tiene buenas cuando la vi estaba subtitulada, no se por que casi nome dio miedo, acaso es por que jugue resident evil una pequeña ves, emmmm, no la verdad a a veces suele darte suspenso, y quizas un poco de sustos ciertamente me entero pero siendo honesto le doy 6,5, porque la verdad da mucho suspenso la remasterizacion, que miedo, porque la verdad, yo, soy honesto Si o Si,
Jesucristo por favor hollywood hace una buena pelicula, en fin en realidad son de Universal Estudios Fail.… Expand
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HourlessMar 9, 2018
Was underwhelming for me, the movie went half an hour to long, very little jump scares, felt like some corny horror I seemed to laugh more than actually get scared, felt bored watching it to the end because it was so predictable. Honestly theWas underwhelming for me, the movie went half an hour to long, very little jump scares, felt like some corny horror I seemed to laugh more than actually get scared, felt bored watching it to the end because it was so predictable. Honestly the amount of times they ran off by themselves made me roll my eyes even more because you knew something bad was going to happen to them. Also I think they went a little over the top with the CGI but hey maybe that's me. Gave it a 5/10.… Expand
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amheretojudgeOct 16, 2018
If not for the casual, improved humorous bickering, I wouldn't have cared.

IT Muschetti's adaptation of the classic Stephen King novel does its best on being "how" it wants to be. For the attempts to reach the higher ideal might be missedIf not for the casual, improved humorous bickering, I wouldn't have cared.

IT

Muschetti's adaptation of the classic Stephen King novel does its best on being "how" it wants to be. For the attempts to reach the higher ideal might be missed repetitively but the procedure it follows and the tricks it plays, fails to hide its true side. And those sleazy parlor tricks are actually attention grabbing. Hence, the co-writer and director, Andy Muschetti's film trends top on the wall of its younger audience. Because this is how it was intended to be. Using safe, scientifically approved(!)- maybe that's a bit much- and successful methods, they are delivering the anticipated result on the table.

It isn't informative, innovative or bombastic, as it claims to be. And yes, those standard scenarios are painted all over the pages in King's book, but those colors are brightened by deep themes exploring single pure emotions of daily lifestyle that gets by unnoticed. Which, by the way, is completely neglected and also negotiated for an easier and lazier theory to reach its larger audience. Muschetti also fails to scare the audience on any levels.

Only few moments, when he catches you off guard, which too comes off utterly cheap in the form of narrative. Let's take an antic that comes in the middle of the film, where the Losers' Club enters the haunted house. Now, in that scenario, Bill (Jaeden Martell) and Richie (Finn Wolfhard) are stuck in a room where a poisonous blood is about to reach and bury or poison them. Agreeing to the fact that it is hokum, a bluff, intended to distract the characters, but I cannot help on defining the entire film in that scenario. For that very scene sums up the film for me. Since, knowing what it is, the film still remains lazy. As it never tries to convince the threat to you, to the audience. IT lacked the splashy, speedy, maniacal, maddening camera work that usually breathes life into a horror.… Expand
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DovahKJul 2, 2018
La película en sí misma da más risa que miedo, eso sí, es espectacular visualmente, pero no esperes tener miedo en ningún momento.
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hornysoulSep 22, 2018
Este filme não funciona, porque não dá em nada. É só mais um filme sobre a existência de um monstro ou de uma personagem assustadora. "It", basicamente, fala de um palhaço que se esconde e de um grupo de crianças que encontram a sua casa paraEste filme não funciona, porque não dá em nada. É só mais um filme sobre a existência de um monstro ou de uma personagem assustadora. "It", basicamente, fala de um palhaço que se esconde e de um grupo de crianças que encontram a sua casa para espancá-lo até à morte. É isso.… Expand
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goncalocoutoOct 20, 2018
"It" não é assim tão bom como muitos acharam, na minha opinião. Não acrescenta nada de novo...
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maestro666Sep 12, 2019
Well to be honest I was expecting more. There was some some jump scares which wasn´t that scary some cool gore stuf but that´s basically it. This movie definitely had some good elements ultimately it was boring for me.
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XogoSep 9, 2017
While much better than the made for TV version, this film is just ok. Moves very slowly as it goes through each kids experience with PW and what fear its based on. Does not explain the clowns motive or history. Maybe more in next Ch 2, butWhile much better than the made for TV version, this film is just ok. Moves very slowly as it goes through each kids experience with PW and what fear its based on. Does not explain the clowns motive or history. Maybe more in next Ch 2, but why not include it here. Ill see the next one, but only out of curiosity as to how they will tell the rest of the story.… Expand
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laulauSep 21, 2017
Just loud and obnoxious "scary" scenes without any tension. The kid scenes are decent, but the whole movie is just a bit tiring.
There was a good movie in there, but the execution is quite bad.
Pennywise looks cool. Mwehh..
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BN333Sep 8, 2017
By the numbers modern horror only slightly saved by the premise. Humor, creepy factor lacking compared with the original film/s including the IT it is re-imagining. Feels more forced then genuine. Lacks the chemistry, wit and productionBy the numbers modern horror only slightly saved by the premise. Humor, creepy factor lacking compared with the original film/s including the IT it is re-imagining. Feels more forced then genuine. Lacks the chemistry, wit and production quality of the original. Poorer attempt at a Stand by Me/ Big Chill that the original mini film series perfected. Cast less cohesive then previous attempts and personalities feel less defined. Humor feels off compared with Currys taunting. Pennywise lacks the cohesive human/monster combo that Tim Curry's Pennywise represented, feels disjointed in comparison and should have been scarier. Effects are a wee bit off at times which distract from any genuine scare attempt.

Film feels like a missed opportunity.… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeSep 8, 2017
It has a great premise and a great result for a film but things fall when they start recycling clichéd horror monsters of yesteryear. To make the cherry to the top, the clichéd horror monster of yesteryear was none other than your averageIt has a great premise and a great result for a film but things fall when they start recycling clichéd horror monsters of yesteryear. To make the cherry to the top, the clichéd horror monster of yesteryear was none other than your average horrifying clichéd clown. This is why I end up recommending a skip to horror films since the point to watch them is to end up getting horrified, but I find no reason to be scared over uninteresting and clichéd clowns. It is definitely worth a skip but if you dare, watch It if you can actually be horrified over clichéd clowns.… Expand
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TrevorsViewSep 8, 2017
Clowns look pretty freaky, right? I remember feeling quite unnerved by them in my younger days, yet as I got older, clowns intimidated me less. To be frank, clowns land more along the lines of “creepy” rather than scary, unlike real unmaskedClowns look pretty freaky, right? I remember feeling quite unnerved by them in my younger days, yet as I got older, clowns intimidated me less. To be frank, clowns land more along the lines of “creepy” rather than scary, unlike real unmasked people who could hurt you.

It’s familiar opening scene captures that true scariness: an unsupervised small boy takes a paper boat out on a rainy day, which falls down the sewer drain. A clown peers his head up from below the darkness, his appearance throwing the boy off guard. He displays unusual kindness to the boy, returning to him the lost paper boat. Then suddenly, the predator chews the boy’s arm off, and a God’s eye view looks down on his poor defenseless body flowing into the drain, a truly disturbing sight in this otherwise misguided adaptation of Stephen King’s classic novel.

Now, I understand the movie’s current rave, as It now stands at 90% on RottenTomatoes, and YouTube celebrity Chris Stuckmann gave It an A-, but I for one differ from the public opinion.

Although the critical praise does speak some truth; each preteen we meet goes through change in some way. The sewer-bound kid’s stuttering brother, Bill, is shunned by everybody, and his friends each face their personal growing pains too. Eddie is forced against his will to keep taking meds, Richie resents whatever his friends tell him to do, and Stanley refuses to pursue his family’s Jewish beliefs. Other friends they make include a Black farmer boy, Mike, who must kill sheep for his heartless father, Ben, an overweight new kid who needs friends outside of the books, and Beverly, a gorgeous flame-haired drug addict. Her father creates by far the creepiest moments, as he sniffs her hair like some sex offender. The horror should stem from places like here, the common fears every teenager shares.

Instead, the inexperienced director, Andy Muschietti, abused Dutch angles and motion sickness while filming the “scary” moments. He followed the common misconception that low lighting adds to the fright, which in actuality hurt the thrill here since you now cannot tell what is supposed to scare you. Think about some of the most iconic shots in horror: The shower scene in Psycho, the twins in The Shining, Jack Nicholson in the same movie shouting “Here’s Johnny!”, or even in the original It when Pennywise pops out from beneath the pale-tinted shower. Notice a theme? These images are each evenly lit, anything hidden in the shadows contrasting against something else to fear. Truly effective horror fills in the unknown blanks based on what you think you already see. Maybe if Muschietti utilized real fears, such as a community’s religious state, other than clichés, and knew how to stage them, then these scares could leave a longer impression to the extent of The Exorcist.

The scares particularly fail more due to the atrocious casting of the child actors. Whenever the kids were supposed to act afraid, they just stared blankly and walked stiltly. Even outside the scary scenes, the kids either talked too fast or too slow while screaming their lines when supposed to act angry. Based on speculation, these annoying kids obviously achieved their chemistry by following tape marks and cue cards with the direction, “Just say your lines and go home.”
These kids’ stories also lack any structural balance. The brother-to-brother bond initiated right at the start gets forgotten across a large portion, especially at the very last scene; and Stanley’s Jewish struggles loses any footing with little to do compared to the stronger treatment of his friends. As for the bullies, their interesting backstories receive an undeservingly low amount of screen time, instead existing more for lazy predictable scenarios we’ve seen countless times.

Very little fear strikes your nerve in these moments, as you can never empathize with these kids’ foul-mouthed tendencies. Rather than showing the hard reality of growing up, the kids celebrate their hatred against the oppressors. It even attempts to beautify the one female preteen, Beverly, as much as possible, as she jumps into a lake wearing only her underwear, then lets her new boyfriends gawk at her body as she naps in their eyesight. Then in another dialogue played only for laughs, a pharmacist, who she says looks like Clark Kent, comments her back, saying she looks like Lois Lane! Honestly, the whole beautification of her character made me feel pedophilic myself.

I read several reports that the clowning industry has suffered because of It, promoting coulrophobia, I find this hard to believe. It does not feed off coulrophobia, but rather anthropophobia, particularly predatorial parents. No wonder the Alamo Drafthouse theaters in Austin and Brooklyn hosted all-clown screenings, since clearly, we might as well root for the demonic circus act to win!… Expand
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GBG_JasonOct 6, 2017
According to the Internet Movie Database, there were forty four remakes, sequels or reboots released, or are to be released, in 2017 alone. For those of you who are bad at math, that’s almost one per week. Why we as a society keep revisitingAccording to the Internet Movie Database, there were forty four remakes, sequels or reboots released, or are to be released, in 2017 alone. For those of you who are bad at math, that’s almost one per week. Why we as a society keep revisiting stories that have been told time and time again is beyond me. It, based on the Stephen King novel of the same name, is the most recent to follow this trend.

The film tells the story of an outbreak of cases of missing children in the same town of Derry, Maine during the summer of 1989. It opens much like the original, with the young Georgie losing his paper boat down a storm drain. If you’ve seen the original or read the book, you know where this is going. I will say that this was the most tense and unsettling scene in the entire film. This is primarily due to the amazing performance of Bill Skarsgard (Hemlock Grove, Atomic Blonde) as Pennywise, the dancing clown.

Not since Heath Ledger’s turn as the Joker has someone taken a role previously played by another actor and truly made it their own; breaking the mold and exceeding all expectations. Even without saying a word, Pennywise is creepy as hell and sure to give anyone with a fear of clowns plenty of nightmares for the rest of their lives. While the character is featured prominently throughout the film and steals the show any time he is featured, he is simply not in the film enough.

With a running time over two hours, you’ll see Pennywise for approximately 30 minutes of it; mostly during the climax. The remainder of the film follows “The Loser Club,” a group of young friends that are social outcasts and spend their free time exploring sewers and evading the local bullies. While the young group of actors displays a wealth of talent, especially Finn Wolfhard (Stranger Things), the writing and pacing is extremely lacking.

Most of the film is spent dealing with horrors our heroes face that are not so supernatural, such as abusive parents or the previously mentioned bullies. I found it strange that out of a group of more than five kids, you only see a small number of their parents throughout the film. I’m unsure if the parents are taking a page from the Liam Neeson book of parenting or really were that uninvolved in their kid’s lives, but it distracts from the story. Additionally, 2 of 2 dad’s you meet in the film are portrayed as pedophiles, which does little to confirm whether the kids were really seeing Pennywise or they were using him as a scapegoat for their fears.

Unlike some of my GBG comrades, I am not a fan of the 80’s, but I was able to recognize a number of callbacks and small details that did make the film feel authentic. From the music, cars, costume design and set pieces, the 80’s setting is believable. Even down to the Molly Ringwald-ish looking Sophia Lillis, this feels like a movie released circa 1989.

You’ve likely already decided if you are going to go see It or not, but as someone who holds high respect for the original, I found the remake to be lackluster on most fronts. I would strongly recommend that if you are interested in seeing the film, wait until it’s released at your local Red Box.… Expand
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currer_bellFeb 15, 2018
If you're looking for a typical Stephen King movie adaptation, look no further ; this is as blend, unoriginal and unscarry as it gets. I've never enjoy a single Stephen King movie in my entire life, except maybe for "Stand by me", for theIf you're looking for a typical Stephen King movie adaptation, look no further ; this is as blend, unoriginal and unscarry as it gets. I've never enjoy a single Stephen King movie in my entire life, except maybe for "Stand by me", for the touching friendship moments. As a matter of fact that's the only points I'm willing to give to "It" ; the characters are good enough, the girl especially is very good, they are charming kids friends. But those "Stand by me" moments can't carry a movie this cliché for 130 minutes...And be aware that it isn't scary at all, litterally, there is ZERO scary moment in It.… Expand
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