Hello, Georgie

Rating: 9/10 (25 August 2019)

Watched it a second times yesterday, and it was even better. People expect it to be over-the-top scary, but if you've read the book, you can relate to the 'lack of horror'. I think it's more about children's fantasy, their deep-rooted fears (I mean, as a kid you're basically afraid of everything), the struggle as an outsider, Derry's background and the craziness of it's people.
Always admired Stephen King's style in developing his characters. The plot doesn't evolve because of scary clowns and faces, its just like an extra topping to portray a disturbed and cruel nd exaggerated reality.
So whenever it's an adaption, I don't try to compare it to the first ('original') version, neither to the book, except it's from the same author/director. It's impossible to put thousand of pages into a two-hours movie. It's the default that ruins every movie. See it as an own/individual piece.
To sum it up: i fell in love with Bill's love for his little brother, as much as for Pennywise. Great acting, great visuals. See it through the eyes of a child and you'll see the terror.
Can't wait for chapter two.