'IT' Doesn't Deserve Even One Star

Rating: Null/10 (8 October 2017)

If I could give this flick less than one star, I would.
I grew up watching the Universal horror classics, Hammer films, etc., so I know -- and enjoy -- a good horror flick. This one was just awful. The viewer never gets to learn anything about Pennywise (e.g., the source of his supernatural power) or why he does what he does. The film's only redeeming feature is the fine acting by several of the young cast members, especially Jeremy Ray Taylor and Sophia Lillis.
Contrary to what other posters have claimed, this is not the best Stephen King adaptation. In my opinion 'Salem's Lot (1979)' was the best and, interestingly, was done when Americans could see first- class entertainment for free through made-for-TV network movies.
I paid over $17 in Manhattan to see this extremely dull, silly flick and if I can prevent someone from wasting his/her time and money my suffering was not in vain.