Also this movie has a real authentic 80's feel. Like Corey Haim or Corey Feldman could possibly walk onto screen at any time.

IT was pretty solid. It definitely has a Stranger Things vibe, as well as one of its main cast members. Honestly though, I'm not sure if I like this or the original more. The original has nostalgia going for it, but this one is simply more contemporary in the style/look department, albeit very 80s. The main action happens in Summer of 1989, which is almost around the time when the adult-half of the original is set, which is kind of unique. For anyone who's read the book, is the time time period explicitly listed, or is not important?

Skarsgaard (sp?) as Pennywise was pretty solid. There were definitely some chilling scenes in there, mostly involving those ugly and/or rotting characters pursuing our protagonists. The kid actors all did well, and it kinda sucks that we wont get to see more of them, as the next chapter will be all adult versions. Oh well.

The book is 50's for the kids, 80's for the adults.

He uses the 50's so that the kids can be frightened of things like The Wolf Man.

I've heard the kids will show up in Chapter 2, presumably for flashbacks.

I fucking loved it. It's been my most anticipated movie for the past year and a half or so. I've waited like a good, patient little boy all this time and wouldn't you know, that fat cunt bitch Hurricane Irma has to strike right when IT is due to premiere. Had my tickets for Friday night and everything. So, there that went as all movie theaters began closing Thursday night.

Following the hurricane Monday all the theaters were still closed. K, that's understandable considering what went on. Man Irma, you needa get laid.

So Tuesday I find out a theater nearby is opening at 5pm. We get solid seats for a 10:25pm showing. Yes, I'm finally in. The anticipation is so high is hurts. Aaaaaaaand....guess what? The A/C in that particular auditorium is out and it's literally fucking boiling in there. Like, over 100 degrees you can't breathe boiling. I'm no bitch but damn, it was downright intolerable. We exchange our tickets for a Wednesday showing at 8:25pm. I wait yet another day. Argh.

We arrive at the theater about 7:30 to get there early and get our snacks. And I swear to God, the moment we walk up, the goddamn power in the building just straight up goes out. I'm literally in disbelief. We wait in the long ass line just to get in the facility hoping that the power will be restored momentarily. A girl comes out and announces they're evacuating the building. I felt like murderin' somebody at this point. I mean, what were the odds? Has someone put a curse on me?

Luckily, we found another theater just around the corner with a showtime at 8pm. We quickly bought the tickets online and we were in. We couldn't sit together but at least I was finally seeing IT. And it didn't disappoint. It was everything I'd hoped it would be and more. The entire film I was transfixed and beaming with glee.

Aside from a few unfortunate CG fx sequences, the film far, far exceeded my expectations. Probably gonna see it again this weekend. Don't think I've seen a film in theaters twice since Grindhouse.

i really wanted to love this picture and i almost do.

the new Pennywise actor does a fine job, being in the unenviable position of replacing Tim Curry in a fondly remembered role. the rest of the cast is great, too, and the character building stuff all works very well for the most part. but then it tries to be a horror movie, which sadly doesn't mean what it used to. the musical stings border on farcical. i don't think i've seen good buildup squandered so frivolously since Sinister.

i'm tempted to eventually try my hand at a fan edit to try and tidy up some of the atmosphere and unsubtle tension breaks.