Good, but only scary to younger viewers.

Rating: 7/10 (20 September 2017)

This was a really well-made movie, and marketed very well prior to its release. It left room for a sequel, as well, though I found this a bit cheesy. The script, kids, setting, plot, and action are all done quite well. You won't be bored or feel cheated on excitement and funny, irreverent entertainment. However, like other reviewers have stated, it is more of a bizarre comedy horror for older teens and adults. The "R" rating is more for bad language from children and suggestive themes than for scary violence, sex, torture, etc. that one might have expected. The whole thing is really quite hilarious, minus a few jump scares and bloody dismemberment of a child's arm. A fun and well-designed film, "It" delivers on many levels, but I'm not sure if I would place it in the iconic realm of "Exorcist", "Texas Chainsaw", or "Devil's Rejects". It would terrify a 5 yr. old, scare a 13 yr. old on their first date, amuse older teens, and make adults laugh and analyze the deeper elements. Overall, a nice film. Enjoy, but know what level of "horror" you are in for.