IT- This has been called one of Stephen King's best stories of all time. During my generation we had a TV mini series adaptation starring Tim Curry as the infamous Pennywise. Tim Curry did the clown justice, but since it was made for TV there were restrictions on the intensity of gore and violence.
Plot- The small town, Derry, is plagued by missing persons, mostly children for many years now. This plague comes in the form of your worst fears, yet IT's favorite form is a mischievous clown to lore children. The story takes place with a young boy encountering the clown during a storm and is taken by the beast. The older brother believes his younger brother is still out there. Meanwhile, he and his friends are being frightened by the same clown, and they decide to do something about it.
This movie really did the book justice. Bill Skarsgard does an incredible job as IT. He acts so goofy, yet you can see in his eyes theres something far sinister planned for your fate. All of the children in this movie really did an excellent job with the acting. The banter between the boys really sold me they have been friends for years. This version to me felt more like a Goonies meets horror.
The pop scares were minimal, it was more a creepy fact to get inside your head. Extremely well done.
Final Verdict- 9.5/10 definitely go see this movie in theaters. I can see myself owning this film when it comes out on blue ray.
Thats all for now, This is Phil Goes to the Movies, so you don't have to!
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