Disappointing but somewhat entertaining

Rating: 6/10 (16 February 2020)

Initially I hated this movie. I have to admit my expectations were a bit high especially since the first chapter is truly one of the best horror films ever made. This time around we see the Losers club 28 years later after the evil returns. Together they must overcome their fears and find the courage to face it once and for all. The truth is the adult storyline is way less interesting than the kids but the way in which this film handles is overtly goofy and mistaken for most of it's run time. First up the casting is good but the roles are underwritten. Only Bill Hader and sexy James Ransome manage to make any kind of impact. The film also spends too much time in forced flashbacks that are neither engaging or effective. Plus the awful digital de aging is definitely a problem. Because of all that we never really get to know the grown up versions which consist of an underused Jessica Chastain. An underwhelming but handsome James McAvoy, Old Spices Isiah Mustafa (a.k.a. the hunky centaur) and an overly Jay Ryan as grown up Ben. Even though the original TV miniseries struggled especially in the second half it was more cohesive and effective. This sequel actually lessens the impact of its predecessor and actually takes away some of the quality. That being said watching it again and knowing what to expect I enjoyed it a little more and actually liked some of the scenes that are more atmospheric and not bogged down by bad cgi. In the end it's overly mediocre but does manage to be mildly entertaining. But with rumors of a third chapter on the way, I beg of them. Please stop.