What a tragic mess

Rating: 3/10 (23 March 2020)

Really didn't want to have to compare it to the original TV mini series but ultimately it's inevitable.
I think most fans of the book thought the original adaptation was generally very good but had it's faults, not violent enough for one thing and a poor ending, although to be fair Stephen King doesn't write endings which are all that easy for film-makers to replicate.
One thing the TV version did do though is capture the magic surrounding the kids and their almost complete togetherness as a collection of "losers". No disrespect to the young actors here but they simply are not on the same level as those of 30 years ago. Also, Beverley looks 5 years older than the boys for one thing !!!
And why rip up so much of the book's important story lines and then have different characters saying things which originally belonged to another. I know this was done by Peter Jackson in the LOTR trilogy but it was done in a very logical way which helped the films continuity.
And the comparisons to Tim Curry's Pennywise aren't even worth starting !
Such a let down after all this time.
Worst thing is I've now got to pick myself up and watch the 2nd part.
After that, it's gonna be another re-read and then re-watch the mini series just to make me feel better.
Such a let down after all this time waiting.