Blog:IT

It is an American supernatural horror film based on Stephen King's 1986 novel of the same name.

Plot
Seven young outcasts in Derry, Maine, are about to face their worst nightmare -- an ancient, shape-shifting evil that emerges from the sewer every 27 years to prey on the town's children. Banding together over the course of one horrifying summer, the friends must overcome their own personal fears to battle the murderous, bloodthirsty clown known as Pennywise.

Defeated by members of the Losers' Club, the evil clown Pennywise returns 27 years later to terrorize the town of Derry, Maine, once again. Now adults, the childhood friends have long since gone their separate ways. But when people start disappearing, Mike Hanlon calls the others home for one final stand. Damaged by scars from the past, the united Losers must conquer their deepest fears to destroy the shape-shifting Pennywise -- now more powerful than ever.

Why IT Rocks

 * 1) While two parts of It may not be 100% faithful to King’s novel, it does stay faithful to the spirit of the book.
 * 2) Bill Skarsgård does a great job as Pennywise the Dancing Clown.
 * 3) Well-done character and story development.
 * 4) The kid actors really did an excellent job. Mostly Finn Wolfhard as Richie Tozier.
 * 5) Very intense and scary moments.
 * 6) * Such as one terrifying scene in the film where Stanley (one of the members of the Loser’s Club) has his first encounter with IT in the synagogue in the form of a hideous, creepy flute playing woman that came from a painting in his father’s office.
 * 7) * Another terrifying scene is when Henry Bowers kills his father while the woman and children encourage him from the television.
 * 8) The Losers Club is very likable and relatable, as they each have something that makes them victims of bullying, such as race, disability and parental incest.
 * 9) Funny lines, such as Eddie’s best-known line “They’re gazebos”.
 * 10) Most of the other scenes are very memorable.
 * 11) * Mainly the unforgettable Pennywise Dancing Scene.
 * 12) Henry Bowers and his gang of bullies are very entertaining and sadistic in their own ways.
 * 13) The ending is heartwarming, cool and emotional all at the same time.
 * 14) Great musical score by Benjamin Wallfisch.
 * 15) The adult actors give off amazing performances as the older Losers' Club, especially Bill Hader, who acts as the comic relief.
 * 16) In the long final act, Pennywise at his absolute best, with him being stronger than ever.
 * 17) Even though it’s meant to be a horror film, it takes a break and has a nice, very realistic Stand by Me-esque vibe to it.
 * 18) A brief but touching story arc about a love triangle around Beverly, Ben, and Bill.
 * 19) The Loser’s Club share a very realistic, loving bond.
 * 20) Much like  Mama, it shows Andy Muschietti has amazing skills as a director.

Bad Qualities

 * 1) While the CGI is terrifying and impressive, it can at times be very unconvincing.
 * 2) Mike Hanlon (played by Chosen Jacobs) doesn’t really have that much character development or screentime.
 * 3) From time to time, it’ll feel more like a teen-comedy than a horror film.
 * 4) Even though Pennywise is portrayed perfectly, his design looks a little too scary to be viewed as a good convincing clown that could trick his victims with his clownish behavior. Like the scene where he meets Georgie. Nobody, especially somebody Georgie's age, would ever be attracted to somebody that scary looking.
 * 5) Some horror tropes in the film may later become cliched and predictable.
 * 6) It is implied that IT wasn't malevolent by nature, but rather just looking for his favorite foods, which contradicts the lore of King's novel and the fact that he is confirmed to be pure evil by Bill Skårsgard himself.
 * 7) The third-to-final act has weaker scares compared to the first two acts since some are more funny than scary.
 * 8) The movie is way too long, clocking 4-5 hours.
 * 9) It's more of a comedy rather than a horror.
 * 10) Members of the LGBT community can find the beginning of the film to be hard to watch