Exceptional

Rating: 9/10 (30 September 2019)

I just watched IT1 (and reviewed with a 8/10) a couple of days ago to have the direct comparison now with chapter two. What I loved in particular on the 2nd part was the very dark atmosphere and some rather uncomfortable moments. Whereas IT1 felt partly as a movie made for teenagers IT2 was in every sense more grown up.
The opening sequence felt very raw and made the audience immediately clear what to expect in the upcoming 2,5 hrs (which btw was an appropriate time to tell the story in detail). Overall the flow and tension was nicely built with some amazing scenes (I will blow it away...1...2... you know which scene im referring back to!) also the labyrinth scene stood out so well as it was not only frightening but also showed the emotional aspect of the cast.
An aspects I didn't like at all (similar to the 1st part) have been the unnecessary use of jokes in the worst situations.
This said, pennywise, king, the cast delivered and created a strong movie experience with all the components a classic horror tale needs.