"A fitting dark horror sequel with a heavy dose of powerful visuals!"

Rating: 7/10 (8 September 2019)

The year 2017's horror flick "It", which was a box office hit, had rewritten and upstaged the genre of horror films. For me, the film also managed to create an emotional bond with it mainly due to the smart & innocent child protagonists and the interesting way in which they defeat Pennywise, the evil clown.
The story of the film begins with Pennywise striking back into the town of Derry, 27 years after the events of the first film. The group of kids, now adults who live in different cities regroup and get set to kill the clown. Will they be able to successfully kill him? The answer is shown rather impressively in the movie.
This film has a more psychological touch to it with several sinister and spine-chilling scenes when compared to the more lucid screenplay in the earlier film. During the course of the film, at times we are shown the flashbacks of the protagonists wherein they encounter some of their disturbing childhood memories escaping from Pennywise.
The screenplay is quite engaging but the movie feels a bit longer at the ending. During some instances you might feel bored, more when each of the protagonists try their own approach to kill the clown. The film also has some comedy dialogues which somewhat brings down the horror factor.
The director has ensured quite well in ensuring that each of the adult cast members have similarity to their younger counterparts. Especially the casting of James Ransone as Eddie is spot on! The dark cinematography and visual effects are really powerful and effective in bringing out some stimulating moments. The background music is exceptional and gives you absolute chills & thrills!
Overall, this film is a fitting sequel to the 2017 blockbuster and is a must watch if you are a connoisseur of psychological horror flicks!