A fun, classic, Amblin inspired and completely recognisably Stephen Kingian buddy horror.

Rating: 7/10 (10 February 2020)

Stings of 80's moments, little character moments and all the classics of 'don't go in the monster house' make for a glossy, seat-back horror that's a lot of fun to watch. Enough of the source novel and lore; turtles and the deadlights etc. are used well enough to make me want to google what their relevance is but not enough to get in the way or detract from the tone and thrust of the core story. The horror is squealingly good fun, not too disgusting or crass or affecting, and instead like good camp fire horror.
Pennywise is well realised and the child actors are all solid, dialogue and script is enjoyable and the directing and cinematography is top notch.
I have issues with it. But it was a blast and I feel no need to tear it apart when it glides from start to finish so effortlessly.