A Great Adaptation of an Iconic Novel

Rating: 8/10 (11 September 2019)

IT by Stephen King has to be one of my favorite books; with King being my favorite author/person. With that being said, if you go into this movie (or any movie based off of a book) and expect it to be exactly like the book, then don't bother watching it.
King's novel is gorey, messy, all over the place, and downright horrifying. That's what makes it so great. It's more than a story, it's an experience; you get lost in it. Carrying that over into film, it won't work. Andy Muschietti took his resource, dissected it carefully, and pulled out important pieces. While also giving little easter eggs throughout the film. He created a Pennywise that would intrigue us, scare us. Bill Skarsgard gave us a performance to remember, considering the shoes he had to fill after Tim Curry's portrayal of Pennywise. It is unfair to compare the two. Tim Curry is a horror icon as Pennywise; while Bill Skarsgard held his own in this adaptation.
IT is more than just a horror story. It's a coming of age story. It's a story about love, friendship, overcoming fears, etc. The young cast were amazing as the portrayals of the Losers. The chemistry is unmatched and should be praised for it.