good movie, didn't feel the bond, issue with ending

Rating: 8/10 (17 September 2017)

I have a few thoughts and 1 major problem with the ending.
I'm not very eloquent so forgive me. I really liked the film. It was worth my time and money. i just think the kid part of the 90s miniseries did a better job showing how the kids came together and the bonds they shared. I thought the miniseries did a better job showing how insane Bowers actually was. I thought the epic rock fight was better in the miniseries. i think the kid part of the miniseries was very good. i just didn't get the same feelings of togetherness in this movie. i also didn't like how this movie never eluded to that feeling all the kids had that something was bringing them together and guiding them. I think that was really important and it just wasn't mentioned in this film at all.
My problem with the ending is the way they defeated IT. they're not afraid of IT anymore? I know they were afraid during the movie but they conquered their fears to vanquish IT. That doesn't work for me b/c i don't see how they would be afraid when they are adults and start to remember In the book and miniseries they were all afraid until the very end both times they battled IT. When they were adults they all freaked out when they started remembering everything because they remembered how afraid they were and how afraid they still are.
I enjoyed the movie. i don't think they did as good a job bringing the kids together as the book and miniseries did. I don't think the conquering your fear ending works as a lead in to the adult portion of the movie.