directed by Andy Muschietti
Surprisingly, I had huge hopes for this film. I liked both the book and the first film-series based on Stephen King’s “It”. Therefore, I thought such re-make with the modern technology we have now would be spectacular and I would watch it with 3 blankets on my face. Unfortunately, it was quite disappointing. Maybe I expected too much or it really isn’t the best re-make. This post is absolutely personal and subjective, so if you did like the 2017 version, I’m happy for you. If you don’t know the story at all, let me write a few words about it. It all starts with a little Georgie (Jackson Robert Scott) who is playing with his paper sailboat in the street. Accidentally, the toy goes down a storm drain, where the boy meets Pennywise the Dancing Clown (Bill Skarsgård). The creature bites his arm off and the child disappears with him. Or I should say with “It”. Later, we follow the brother of missing Georgie together with his friends. The group tries their best to find Pennywise and Georgie, who is believed to be still alive. So basically, “Stranger Things” and a creepy Clown. The story is pretty basic, but, when it comes to the book, those were the descriptions by King which kept people feel anxious the whole time. When it comes to the series from 1990, I think the biggest applause should go to Tim Curry. I know that choosing between him and Bill Skarsgård is like the discussion “who is the best Joker from “Batman”?” I’m sure there will be different opinions. Personally, for me Tim Curry was quite natural. I know it sounds ridiculous considering the fact he played a creepy clown-murderer, but I felt no lie in his behaviour. And when it comes to Bill, he overacted the character. For me he was trying too hard to be Pennywise and it looks cheap, in my opinion. I believe that a good horror character should be the one who just appears on the screen and already gives you goosebumps. They don’t need any special effects to make us feel scared. So definitely 1990 Pennywise wins in my eyes. But I’m waiting for the second part. I’ll definitely give it a try.
My rating: 4/10
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I have nothing to watch 