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FuturedirectorSep 9, 2017

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

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RainbowDenixSep 9, 2017

Не фильм а мечта!

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

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

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

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

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

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LoveeLandSep 9, 2017

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

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arlenchastainSep 9, 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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agfacrsSep 9, 2017

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

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KajoshiSep 9, 2017

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

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teddywymanSep 8, 2017

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

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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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C3realkillahSep 8, 2017

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

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DestrathSep 8, 2017

Had the movie been based off of any other source material, I could consider it to be at least a decent movie.
With the exception of Beverly, the main characters never develop much depth, making it hard to care about any of them. Instead youHad the movie been based off of any other source material, I could consider it to be at least a decent movie.
With the exception of Beverly, the main characters never develop much depth, making it hard to care about any of them. Instead you find yourself thinking of them as the fat kid, the hypochondriac, the curser and so on. The tension the movie builds comes in temporary bursts and never builds up throughout the movie like you'd hope to see in a horror thriller. Even the characters seem to notice this as they can witness things that should scar them for life then practically act like nothing happened by the next day.
And possibly the worst sin that a horror movie can commit, Pennywise transitions from a moderately scary antagonist I was actually excited about into a cruel parody of himself. So much so that I was honestly more bored than scared of his cackling hijinks by the end.

Now for the good stuff: Whoever plays Bev is awesome and it feels like you get the privilege of seeing a hopefully great career take off. There were a couple truly good jump scares. It was a fun and funny movie about the power of friendship and sets a far better kid vs. creepy town adult feel than kid vs. fear-feeding monster. It feels like it's halfway to a decent underdog kids coming of age movie, but overall, it feels like a lighthearted attempt at horror designed to scare kids under the age of 13.

The best example I can think of is this movie is The Sandlot if the characters had less dimension and a clown hidden behind the old man's fence instead of the dog. A fun idea, to be sure, but it sure ain't It.… Expand

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ugoSep 8, 2017

I am shocked. This is the first time ever I have seen a film with critical acclaim and I genuinely cannot understand why. I really wish I could but I can't. I'm sorry to upset 'IT's many fans, but this film absolutely does not deserve theI am shocked. This is the first time ever I have seen a film with critical acclaim and I genuinely cannot understand why. I really wish I could but I can't. I'm sorry to upset 'IT's many fans, but this film absolutely does not deserve the rating it has. It is just one big horror movie cliche. I thought Hollywood was beyond this. There is nothing new here. The plot is full of holes that break the immersion. The main characters don't act realistically nor rationally, even for kids. They go through the most horrific/traumatic events then act like nothing happened the next day or do things that left me shouting at the screen in disbelief, questioning the writing/storytelling the whole time. A good thriller for me has to at least have some kind of believability to it if it is based in the real world but there is none here.

Perhaps, maybe these reviews are because you need the context of the original IT movie/series to like this movie. I'm still trying to make sense of/justify the praise and high scores I am seeing for this movie across the web, but I can't. It failed massively to convince me to like it as someone who is new to the story. And the worst thing is it looks like there may be a sequel.

I have lost faith in movie reviews, in hollywood and in some ways, people. This movie was so bad. I don't usually do movie reviews but this one forced my hand.… 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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cingettySep 8, 2017

Ill give the movie this, its better than the dark tower, with that said in order to remake this film the right way HBO should have done it. I dont feel cheated seeing it in the theater but this is not in any way a horror movie, best way toIll give the movie this, its better than the dark tower, with that said in order to remake this film the right way HBO should have done it. I dont feel cheated seeing it in the theater but this is not in any way a horror movie, best way to describe it is a knock off to stranger things… Expand

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BoneteMagicoSep 8, 2017

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

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WaelSep 8, 2017

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

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ayarlettSep 8, 2017

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

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LatinCritic13Sep 8, 2017

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

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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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FilmGobSep 8, 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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GrendizerSep 8, 2017

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

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MrNikitaTVSep 8, 2017

Оно- если, хотите попугаться, то идите на фильм. В целом фильм качествен и страшный. Настоящий ужастик!

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MattyMudshovelSep 8, 2017

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

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

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Debaser7Sep 8, 2017

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

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Seig52Sep 8, 2017

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

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panslabyrinthSep 8, 2017

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

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badgerryan19Sep 8, 2017

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

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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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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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