Another second-chance opportunity we got through the local discount theater near work. Economist said it was one of the top ten financially successful movies this year and a rare non-sequel/franchise too. Could’ve fooled me, it didn’t stay at our Alamos for long.
Now keep in mind, I’m not a Stephen King aficionado nor am I against him. I just don’t read his books, I figure the movies will be fine. I have too many other things in queue to devour, namely all the crap I got autographed.
Everyone knows how the story goes so I’m skipping that.
I think the execution involving seven tweeners trying to fight the mystery was done very well. The kids are believable in their squabbling, fear and cooperation. It’s hard not to compare this to Goonies or Stranger Things but it’s pretty similar except there’s more gore and only one girl amongst the troupe.
Was it scary? No. Did it get my heart racing? A bit. Did I get startled? Oh yes. I wasn’t afraid of Pennywise and its numerous incarnations/tricks yet the director succeeded in getting me to jump. This is an old-style horror movie with some hidden optimism.
There is supposed to be a sequel as per the novel so I’m looking forward to It 2.
It was at the Lamar Drafthouse for quite a while – we probably didn’t get around to catching it there until it had been out for about a month!
Otherwise, totally agree. We loved it, and my failed attempt to buy Kristin an IT-themed Dave Pollet painting has entered Derr-family lore.