Following the success of the 2017 remake of the horrifying best-selling
Stephen King novel “IT”, comes part two of the story and a much more
thrilling and horrifying installment. This film is one of the longer films in
the horror genre that drags on quite awhile before things get interesting and
more entertaining.Though the film is
longer than expected and slow at times, this sequel is better than 2017’s “It Chapter One”, in that it is more horrifying and suspenseful. The film is without a
doubt one of the best horror films of the year so far and it shows.
Director Andy Muschietti returns to make audiences even more frightened than ever before. He tuns it up a notch and delivers an even bigger scare factor than the films predecessor. It is bold, big and heartfelt. What Muschietti manages to do here is make a bigger more thrilling film. The dialogue is strong, and the cast delivers with strong emotion. It’s driven by a force of power that possesses the entire film.
The grown “Losers”
are played by an impeccably chosen cast. Leading the charge to defeat “IT” once
and for all are: James McAvoy, Jessica Chastain and Bill Hader. They deliver some
of the best performances of the year and with heart and passion, they succeed. On
top of their performances, returning to terrify audiences once again as the
title character, Bill Skarsgard does it again even more terrifying and sadistic
than in the first film.
Returning composer
Benjamin Wallfisch makes yet another thrilling and chilling score. Just like
the first film, Wallfisch makes the film even more terrifying and haunting than
before.
One of the best
parts of this film is that it’s hilarious and that is partially due to Bill Hader’s
role as “Loser” Richie. He pulls off one of and if not the best role in any
film he’s been in ever. It’s a standout performance and no doubt memorable. Skarsgard’s go-round once again as the
terrifying Clown, is also a standout and extremely hilarious on top of the scare
factor with the character.
Despite the slow
pace and the massive runtime of 2 hours and 50 minutes, the film is still
enjoyable. The film bounces back to where the film isn’t too overblown with uselessness
that just is there to fill the film to enhance the film overall.
It’s perhaps one of the most legendary of horror films, let alone novels with classic villains. Though it is better than the first one and the original 1990 miniseries, this film is just another entertaining film for fans of Stephen King, his bestselling novel and horror films alike.
It’s perhaps one of the most legendary of horror films, let alone novels with classic villains. Though it is better than the first one and the original 1990 miniseries, this film is just another entertaining film for fans of Stephen King, his bestselling novel and horror films alike.
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Rate: B
Director: Andy
Muschietti
Starring: James McAvoy, Jessica Chastain, Bill Hader and Bill Skarsgard
MPAA Rating: R (for disturbing violent content and bloody images throughout, pervasive language, and some crude sexual material)
Synopsis: Evil resurfaces in Derry as director Andy Muschietti reunites the Losers Club in a return to where it all began with "IT Chapter Two," the conclusion to the highest-grossing horror film of all time. Twenty-seven years after the Losers Club defeated Pennywise, he has returned to terrorize the town of Derry once more. Now adults, the Losers have long since gone their separate ways. However, kids are disappearing again, so Mike, the only one of the group to remain in their hometown, calls the others home. Damaged by the experiences of their past, they must each conquer their deepest fears to destroy Pennywise once and for all...putting them directly in the path of the clown that has become deadlier than ever.
Runtime: 2 Hours & 50 Minutes
