Magnificent!

Rating: 10/10 (7 September 2019)

Magnificent!
What I really like most is that it's both its own film, and is respectful of the mini series. There are several homages, and I have to say that Bill Skarsgård is absolutely outstanding in the role, especially when you consider how iconic Tim Curry's performance was. Was very creepy, and MUCH better than the first part which I think was finding its feet. Everybody panned the alien spider in the miniseries, but with a bigger budget, essentially Pennywise's true form is just a fancier version which to be honest is the most accurate way of showing him (our puny minds can never properly see IT, only what the mind interprets), so vindicates the original mini series somewhat, maybe will be rewatched and reappraised? Casting was okay, but I preferred the adult casting in the mini series better, and the 50s setting worked better IMO - gave it a 'Stand By Me' vibe. Overall, a superb job of bringing a difficult book to life.