Enjoyed the first chapter film much more.....

Rating: 5/10 (10 October 2019)

The decision to remake the original IT film as a two part proposition offers I would imagine commercial benefits. Of course, it could also provide the opportunity to deliver a longer, more comprehensive experience, in keeping with the rather long book "IT" both films are based upon.
Regrettably, that's not been my experience. Where the first film firmly had its feet on the ground and did an excellent job of capturing the atmosphere and sense of nostalgia of the book, the second chapter fumbles, awkwardly .
Its chief shortcomings is it incessant need to use flash backs to make its point. As if its only by referring back to the first chapter that it can make sense of what follows. It lacks cohesion too and a well defined sense of direction, moving around listlessly and disjointedly.
Suffice to say, after a wonderful first chapter film this follow up is a real disappointment.
5/10 from me.