Bravo, you beautifully wacky film...

Rating: 8/10 (11 September 2019)

63% on Rotten Tomatoes? What movie did those critics see? It: Chapter 2 is a genuine delight. Sounds like an oxymoron, yes: A delightful horror film? But honestly, I really had fun with this one. I think Chapter 2 has a lot more levity than the first film, both thematically and comically, thanks to its downright creepy and hilarious imagery and Bill Hader and Bill Skarsgård's righteous performances. Yes, it's a long sit, but it went by fast because it was so off-the-walls. I can sympathize with Stephen King fans and horror die-hards for wanting something legitimately scary, and I agree that it could've used more authentic terror, but...the villain is a CLOWN. Yes, I wanted to be scared, but I also wanted to be amused, and holy smokes, it's enough of a wild ride for me to recommend on a whole other level. I could be missing the point, but my care factor is in the negative. Bravo, you beautifully wacky film. Bravo to the cast, too.