Strong first opening film

Rating: 8/10 (2 October 2018)

Just saw the new movie IT. I really enjoyed the film. They updated the gore and jump scares from the original, but stayed true to what made IT a great scary movie. The movie provided a nice combination of horror, suspense, and a coming-of-age drama. The movie really captured the spirit of the Stephen King novel.
The kid actors were all outstanding. They had real chemistry together and were fun to watch all around. It is hard to find kid actors that feel like they are actual children. These kids felt like genuine best friends. They played together, joked around together, and helped each other out. These actors were the centerpiece of the movie and they made it work perfectly.
The special effects were all around pretty solid also. It was a smart move dividing the film's into two parts, letting the kids roles and their interactions with It really shine. I did miss Tim Curry's voice though lol. A 8.5 out of 10.