IT
A strange cyclical event appears to be taking place in the remote Maine town known as Derry Disappearances and deaths seem to be off the charts, especially for children. So, when a band of bullied friends begin seeing strange nightmarish scenes and their greatest fears are materialized, something is definitely afoot. Now it’s up to Bill, Ben, Beverly, Richie,
Mike, and Stanley (Jaeden Lieberher, Jeremy Ray Taylor, Sophia Lillis, Finn Wolfhard, Chosen Jacobs, amd Jack Dylan Grazer) to put an end to “It.” But, what if they’re already too late? Based on the Novel by Stephen King and Directed by Andy Muschietti this recounting of events adapted to take place in the late 80’s does manage to keep the significant plot points in tact; however, failure in the art department makes for a dizzying mixup of decades when it comes to clothing, hair, and bicycles, not small features. But, feathered bowlcuts and banana seats aside, this ensemble stands strong and proud as Pennywise The Dancing Clown (Bill SkarsgÃ¥rd) terrorizes the screen and even more blood spatters the walls. Not exactly the most frightening thing audiences will see this year in terms of quality horror, but slick production value overall does raise the grade a degree. Also, a mild complaint in run time, 135 minutes gets windy considering this is only Chapter 1. Still for all of its faults, It still has the “it factor” to remain a hit! It is rated R.