It (2017)
Bill Skarsgård is It, a being that terrorises seven small town Maine children in this supernatural horror adapted from Stephen King's 1986 novel.
When children begin to disappear in the town of Derry, Maine, seven kids are faced with their biggest fears when they square off against an evil clown named Pennywise, whose history of murder and violence dates back for centuries.
- Director:
- Andy Muschietti ('Mama', 'Historias Breves 3')
- Writer:
- Gary DaubermanChase Palmer
- Cast:
- Bill SkarsgårdJaeden LieberherJeremy Ray TaylorSophia LillisJack GrazerChosen JacobsFinn WolfhardWyatt OleffNicholas HamiltonSteven Williams
Reviews & comments
Flicks, Steve Newall
flicksSetting out its stall within minutes, the child-centric first chapter of It quickly proves unafraid of inflicting gore on innocent kids and boasts a freaking terrifying Pennywise thanks to Bill Skarsgård, whose swift arrival on screen defies typical convention of building up to reveal a horrific entity. Debates will rage about whether he’ll prove as iconic as Tim Curry, whose pancake makeup was all the more effective for its banality in 1990’s otherwise sub-par mini-series, but Skarsgård’s malevolence and awkward physicality are captivatingly chilling whenever he’s onscreen - and even when his presence is merely anticipated.
It (Official Review)
I think Andy Muschietti did a great job with IT. I personally liked this re-adaptation way more than the original miniseries. I especially loved the new look of Pennywise. Bill Skarsgard did a great job portraying Pennywise The Dancing Clown. The Kid Actors (And Actress) did an amazing job on the part of the Losers Club, and I’m especially excited for the...
IT Review
There are both good blockbusters and very good blockbusters. I Think 'IT' is very well done, good blockbuster. It's not a very good blockbuster, but it's in between good and very good. I definitely recommend this movie Horror Movie, Teen Scream Night. And For Those People that have large sense of 'Coulrophobia' DO NOT WATCH THIS FILM!.
Scarier Than Most
"It" delivers a constant stream of uneasy scares in its lengthy runtime. Whilst a little lengthy, the movie never bores. The scare factor of "It" has been carefully crafted by a great combination of great script as well as the acting chops of Bill Skarsgard and the troupe of child actors.
Variety
pressKing fans will surely appreciate the clear effort and affection that went into this adaptation, even as it struggles to become more than the sum of its parts.
Total Film
pressThe real reason IT works is because it takes time with the kids, revelling in their colourful lingo and comradeship as much as their fears.
The Guardian
pressThis is an ensemble smorgasbord of scariness, or maybe a portmanteau of petrification, throwing everything but the haunted kitchen-sink at the audience in the cause of freaking us out.
Sydney Morning Herald
pressComes close to capturing the essence of what this author is all about.
Newsroom
pressA nightmarish yet somehow episodic meshing of phobias and primal premises wrapped up into one effective package, guaranteed to haunt you.
Little White Lies
pressThe film works beautifully as a straight-arrow genre piece, and a portrait of young people taking command of their own destiny.
Hollywood Reporter
pressIt is a solid thriller that works best when it is most involved in its adolescent heroes' non-monster-related concerns.
Empire Magazine
pressMore successful as a coming-of-age movie than a horror, It still ranks among the better Stephen King adaptations - no small praise indeed.
Collider
pressThere's never a scene in IT that wants you to pause and appreciate how creepy it is; instead, those scenes serve to build tension and illuminate what the characters fear. The pacing, visuals, and score are all exquisite.
Flicks, Steve Newall
flicksSetting out its stall within minutes, the child-centric first chapter of It quickly proves unafraid of inflicting gore on innocent kids and boasts a freaking terrifying Pennywise thanks to Bill Skarsgård, whose swift arrival on screen defies typical convention of building up to reveal a horrific entity. Debates will rage about whether he’ll prove as iconic as Tim Curry, whose pancake makeup was all the more effective for its banality in 1990’s otherwise sub-par mini-series, but Skarsgård’s malevolence and awkward physicality are captivatingly chilling whenever he’s onscreen - and even when his presence is merely anticipated.
Variety
pressKing fans will surely appreciate the clear effort and affection that went into this adaptation, even as it struggles to become more than the sum of its parts.
Total Film
pressThe real reason IT works is because it takes time with the kids, revelling in their colourful lingo and comradeship as much as their fears.
The Guardian
pressThis is an ensemble smorgasbord of scariness, or maybe a portmanteau of petrification, throwing everything but the haunted kitchen-sink at the audience in the cause of freaking us out.
Sydney Morning Herald
pressComes close to capturing the essence of what this author is all about.
Newsroom
pressA nightmarish yet somehow episodic meshing of phobias and primal premises wrapped up into one effective package, guaranteed to haunt you.
Little White Lies
pressThe film works beautifully as a straight-arrow genre piece, and a portrait of young people taking command of their own destiny.
Hollywood Reporter
pressIt is a solid thriller that works best when it is most involved in its adolescent heroes' non-monster-related concerns.
Empire Magazine
pressMore successful as a coming-of-age movie than a horror, It still ranks among the better Stephen King adaptations - no small praise indeed.
Collider
pressThere's never a scene in IT that wants you to pause and appreciate how creepy it is; instead, those scenes serve to build tension and illuminate what the characters fear. The pacing, visuals, and score are all exquisite.
It (Official Review)
I think Andy Muschietti did a great job with IT. I personally liked this re-adaptation way more than the original miniseries. I especially loved the new look of Pennywise. Bill Skarsgard did a great job portraying Pennywise The Dancing Clown. The Kid Actors (And Actress) did an amazing job on the part of the Losers Club, and I’m especially excited for the...
IT Review
There are both good blockbusters and very good blockbusters. I Think 'IT' is very well done, good blockbuster. It's not a very good blockbuster, but it's in between good and very good. I definitely recommend this movie Horror Movie, Teen Scream Night. And For Those People that have large sense of 'Coulrophobia' DO NOT WATCH THIS FILM!.
Scarier Than Most
"It" delivers a constant stream of uneasy scares in its lengthy runtime. Whilst a little lengthy, the movie never bores. The scare factor of "It" has been carefully crafted by a great combination of great script as well as the acting chops of Bill Skarsgard and the troupe of child actors.
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