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[HiiiLife]

Was that when he had the spear in his head?

To me that was his true form partially revealing itself since he was hurt.

Yeah, well. Right before it at least. Had the nails poking out the gloves and it looked like a werewolf hand. Man. This is such a good movie. Alamo draft house had the greatest previews leading up to its showing.

I just wish I didn't watch the trailers at all. That projector scene would've rattled me to the core. The payoff was good, but him moving through the pictures is so unsettling I wish I saw it for the first time on release night.

 

[rackham]

It's what Bill would recite to help with his stutter. It was explained more in the original series.

 

[Bobby Roberts]

You noticed that shit too right?! She was watching him the whole time smiling and then went right back to doing what she was doing when he got up.

I just got out of my showing and I'll post more about what I thought of it when I get home.

I think this was either a mistake or the remnants of a cut sequence. But yeah, the blond librarian just stops dead still as Ben's flipping through the newspapers and it looks like she's getting closer w/ each cut... I was expecting her to BE Pennywise on the last cut - but then she's immediately over by the desk, and then on the NEXT cut she's back in the stacks, and then the balloon floats on by and we're off onto the next scare.

Was also surprised the balloon didn't pop and explode blood over everyone in there, either, but I think that doesn't happen until one of them is an adult?

 

[Dandy Crocodile]

What was Pennywise muttering before he fell into the well?

I thought it was the whole "He thrusts his fists into the post and still insists he sees a ghost" that Bill says to help with his stuttering but I could be misremembering.
He definitely says "fear" when he falls, though.

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

Watched the movie by myself in a packed theater. Everytime Bev would come on screen during that scene the person sitting next to me (looked like a middle aged guy) would make a "hmph" or "mmmmm" sound. Shit was creeping me out more than the movie itself.

Did he look like the pharmacist guy?

"Fear" which I took as implying that he was about to die, but managed to survive because he sensed fear in Stanley.

Before he said "Fear". When he was hanging on the edge he was talking.

 

[HiiiLife]

I thought it was what Georgie was reciting, at the beginning, as he chased the boat. It was hard to hear both times. Maybe I'm misremembering though.

Makes sense. Him screaming for Bills name made me too uncomfortable in my seat. Goddammit Stephen King.

 

[Charcoal]

 

[Bobby Roberts]

Wall-eyed yukmouth motherfucker, man, damn

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

Man that is too good to spoil.

Seriously my whole theater gasped in unison.

 

[HiiiLife]

I think this was either a mistake or the remnants of a cut sequence. But yeah, the blond librarian just stops dead still as Ben's flipping through the newspapers and it looks like she's getting closer w/ each cut... I was expecting her to BE Pennywise on the last cut - but then she's immediately over by the desk, and then on the NEXT cut she's back in the stacks, and then the balloon floats on by and we're off onto the next scare.

Was also surprised the balloon didn't pop and explode blood over everyone in there, either, but I think that doesn't happen until one of them is an adult?

Yeah it's def the adult sequence that happens. Never read the book, in fact had to browse a synopsis of the book prior this movie. Some of the shit this man puts in his books...

 

[DriftingSpirit]

I didn't notice the librarian thing. I definitely want to see it again though. I probably missed quite a bit since someone had their baby talking and walking through the isles....

Wall-eyed yukmouth motherfucker, man, damn

lol

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

The garage scene had me thinking if the movie was originally gonna be in 3D. Cuz that scene in 3D would have been insane.

 

[Lord of Castamere]

Were all the kids at the end dead, or could Ben kiss them all back to life?

 

[zeioIIDX]

The cuts to black while you can hear him thumping through the garage was creepy as fuck. His wispy hair flowing everywhere as he lurched out the screen and yelled was creepy too.

The garage scene had me thinking if the movie was originally gonna be in 3D. Cuz that scene in 3D would have been insane.

Heart attacks just waiting to happen. No, thank you lmao.

 

[HiiiLife]

What would be yalls fav scene?

1. House
2. Garage projector
3. Library

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

Were all the kids at the end dead, or could Ben kiss them all back to life?

They were dead. You could see blood splatter floating next to their bodies.

 

[holygeesus]

I was surprised by how many people I've talked to didn't notice the lady in the library constantly getting closer and smiling when he was browsing the pictures. Fucking creepy.

Was by far the creepiest part of the film. I thought it was some kind of blooper initially but holy hell that is some attention to detail.

 

[DriftingSpirit]

What would be yalls fav scene?

1. House
2. Garage projector
3. Library

I liked the house the most. IT's body contortion entrance was cool.

 

[More_Badass]

No one better tell me that Tim Curry's "serial killer in clown makeup and prosthetics" is creepier than this grinning shark-toothed fucker after seeing this movie

 

[bigkrev]

While I really like slasher/torture porn/gore movies, I get really freaked out by even PG and PG-13 supernatural stuff, so I'm surprised I was able to make it all the way thorugh this movie.

-The child actors were all great, which is amazing because they are all actually kids and not adults pretending to be kids. Eddie and Richie are just the biggest pieces of shit in perfect ways to be excellent.

-I guess I'm the one person who thought the projector scene was super cheesy? It didn't work for me at all

-I was ready to lose my mind when they started talking about playing Street Fighter in 1989, but then they actually showed it was Street Fighter 1, and I felt a lot better

-I thought the pacing was slow in the beginning, but by the end of the movie it really ramps up.

Glad I saw it

 

[Lord of Castamere]

All I know is they need to pay Finn Wolfhard more money. Kids got master comedic timing. I'm pretty sure every one of his lines got a laugh, and him flipping off the bullies was another scene the entire theater applauded at.

 

[HiiiLife]

Was by far the creepiest part of the film. I thought it was some kind of blooper initially but holy hell that is some attention to detail.

Yeah I honestly feel it was intentional. Shit was too creepy to not be lol.

I liked the house the most. IT's body contortion entrance was cool.

Not only that. But how he danced towards Eddie. "Time to float." Bruuuuh. Pennywise was so good.

 

[JigglesBunny]

Every theater in a 25 mile radius sold out fourteen or more show times throughout today and tomorrow.

This is going to set records.

 

[Busaiku]

Half my showing were parents with their elementary-aged kids.

 

[Draconian]

I liked it. The characters were fairly well developed and the scares were crafted wonderfully. Some of the changes were a bit off putting to me, but it ended up being more faithful than I thought it would be. I had a fun time. That garage scene was great.

 

[Cranster]

Half my showing were parents with their elementary-aged kids.

Now that is child abuse, lmao! The TV mini-series gave me nightmares for over a year when I was in grade school!

 

[Lord of Castamere]

Half my showing were parents with their elementary-aged kids.

Same, apparently incest and dismemberment make for a good kids movie.

 

[Socivol]

I enjoyed it for the most part but there were some issues. The final battle was really a mess and I didn't like how they didn't explain the origins or supernatural elements of Pennywise. The horror was also more disturbing to me versus scary and some of the CGI looked really cheap.

The kids were great I really loved how their friendship was displayed. Richie was hilarious and I laughed my ass off throughout the movie. They did and excellent job and I hate that the wait for the sequel will be so long.

 

[More_Badass]

Half my showing were parents with their elementary-aged kids.

Those parents probably saw the miniseries when they were that age. And now the cycle continues

How young are we talking? Like 11-12 or 14+? My brother's 15 and he's been watching R rated movies for years, I don't think it's that taboo anymore. He really liked Stranger Things and is pretty hyped to see this

 

[Bobby Roberts]

Yeah I honestly feel it was intentional. Shit was too creepy to not be lol.

Nah, something got cut out of that scene.

Woman teleports around the library and nothing comes of it

Also, the combination of ratings not really meaning shit anymore thanks to easy internet/streaming access, and this film being bloody and profane but ultimately sweet and hilarious makes it pretty easy to justify anyone 13 & up catching it.

It's a young adult movie, more or less.

 

[More_Badass]

I enjoyed it for the most part but there were some issues. The final battle was really a mess and I didn't like how they didn't explain the origins or supernatural elements of Pennywise. The horror was also more disturbing to me versus scary and some of the CGI looked really cheap.

That's a good thing though. Scaring the audience is easy, being disturbing and unsettling is hard.

 

[Dabanton]

All I know is they need to pay Finn Wolfhard more money. Kids got master comedic timing. I'm pretty sure every one of his lines got a laugh, and him flipping off the bullies was another scene the entire theater applauded at.

Some of his lines caught me off guard with how funny they were. Loved the joke about beavers.

 

[zeioIIDX]

I wish I noticed the librarian creeping up on Ben Like another poster said, I liked the little strut/dance Pennywise did as he approached Eddie. Nice touch.

I don't say this often, if ever, but I'd pay to see this a second time. Especially considering I went alone this morning with only about 8-10 other people in the theater (it was 11:20am). It would be really fun to see this with a huge crowd or at least some friends or significant other.

Some of his lines caught me off guard with how funny they were. Loved the joke about beavers.

I admit I laughed at "He's leaking Hamburger Helper!" after Ben got slashed in the belly. Everyone in the theater laughed at that one actually because it came outta nowhere and lightened the mood during that scene.

 

[The Felo]

Did he look like the pharmacist guy?

More like the leper tbh lol.

I can see the CG tho. /s

 

[Busaiku]

Those parents probably saw the miniseries when they were that age. And now the cycle continues

How young are we talking? Like 11-12 or 14+? My brother's 15 and he's been watching R rated movies for years, I don't think it's that taboo anymore. He really liked Stranger Things and is pretty hyped to see this

Elementary being younger than the kids in the movie.

 

[Boke1879]

What would be yalls fav scene?

1. House
2. Garage projector
3. Library

The House. Fuck everything involved with it

 

[Grexeno]

The House. Fuck everything involved with it

"Not Scary At All"

 

[HiiiLife]

"Not Scary At All"

Was honestly the funniest part of the movie, with gazebo being a close second.

 

[The Illiterati]

One thing I haven't seen mentioned that I loved is the constant appearance of the children's show in the background way before the Henry Bowers scene near the end. I love that you see Eddie's mom and Bev's dad watching it and you can hear things like: "What was your favorite part?" "The kids drowning!" and no one reacts to it at all.

 

[zeioIIDX]

The House. Fuck everything involved with it

Yeah, screw those lying-ass game show prize doors. That was fucked up. Glad we didn't have to see what was behind the other two.

One thing I haven't seen mentioned that I loved is the constant appearance of the children's show in the background way before the Henry Bowers scene near the end. I love that you see Eddie's mom and Bev's dad watching it and you can hear things like: "What was your favorite part?" "The kids drowning!" and no one reacts to it at all.

I noticed that *shudder*. It was like some surreal, nightmarish Wonder Showzen stuff.

 

[Socivol]

"Not Scary At All"

That was hilarious! They just did such a great job with the tone. I felt like the kids we're really friends which is a vibe you don't always get when it comes to movies.

 

[Grexeno]

"Very Scary" was probably either nothing or just a faceful of Deadlights

 

[More_Badass]

Yeah, screw those lying-ass game show prize doors. That was fucked up. Glad we didn't have to see what was behind the other two.

Maybe we will in part 2. Or maybe just being left to our imagination is best.

But that could be a cool horror set piece in Part 2, when Pennywise is messing with them as adults. Like "ha, you picked the easy choice last time, Let's try again"

 

[zeioIIDX]

Haven't read the book since 8th grade, about 16 years ago, but I loved how Pennywise's last ditch attempt at scaring Beverly at the end totally worked against him. She was more than happy to shove that rod down that cotton candy munchin' asshole's throat, much to his surprise.

 

[holygeesus]

I wish I noticed the librarian creeping up on Ben Like another poster said, I liked the little strut/dance Pennywise did as he approached Eddie. Nice touch.

I don't say this often, if ever, but I'd pay to see this a second time. Especially considering I went alone this morning with only about 8-10 other people in the theater (it was 11:20am). It would be really fun to see this with a huge crowd or at least some friends or significant other.



I admit I laughed at "He's leaking Hamburger Helper!" after Ben got slashed in the belly. Everyone in the theater laughed at that one actually because it came outta nowhere and lightened the mood during that scene.

Were you in my screening? Pretty much how it went down for me. There were quite a few genuine laughs from the audience.

The gazebo line was inspired.

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

I don't know about you guys but I like disturbing monsters hauling ass towards you. Just the thought of seeing something that doesn't look right and all of a sudden it's running towards you freaks me out. So yeah, all those parts that focused on Pennywise speeding towards the kids worked for me.

 

[PapaGreg95]

I actually think the CG looks good on Pennywise sure there are a lot of scenes where it looks off but I think it gives it an outworldly aspect to him, like he doesnt belong on this setting or dimension

 

[Rootbeer]

Loved it... audience loved it... glad they tacked on the "Chapter One" at the end to get the sequel buzz already brewing in people's minds.

Wolfhard's Richie was great, definitely. But he benefits from getting some of the best lines since he does remain quite the funny guy into adulthood. Nailed it though. Stanley was the weakest for me, but he's also underwritten in the previous adaptation. But if you've read the book or seen the previous adaption we can kinda see why they focused on him less.

Absolutely loved the new Pennywise... sorry Tim Curry, you're soon to be replaced in the zeitgeist here. At least you'll always have RHPS.

I can't get behind the "they setup/represented the shitty nature of Derry and its residents poorly" thinking... I think they did a fantastic job, they had to balance all that stuff with developing all the individual kids, they put in just enough sequences showing off the townsfolk, its history and complicit nature to please me. I think maybe one more good sequence along those lines could have helped though. I'm sure they will delve more into that in Chapter Two as well.

As successful as this is, and it's sequel is highly likely to be, I wonder if they'll be able to resist the temptation to do future films featuring Pennywise. They could always go back to the 50s and come up with some other story for that period, if they could find a satisfying angle that wouldn't put Pennywise out of commision for his return in the 80s. That's very far off though, even if they would consider it.

 

[Bill R Boggess]

That children’s show where the host is casually talking about going into the sewers to play was creepy as hell, especially when her voice deepened and became distorted.

 

[More_Badass]

I actually think the CG looks good on Pennywise sure there are a lot of scenes where it looks off but I think it gives it an outworldly aspect to him, like he doesnt belong on this setting or dimension

Let's be honest, is there a way to do the kinds of transformations and effects with Pennywise that it doesn't seem kind of off and noticeable?

We're not talking like Blade 2/I Am Legend "regular humans that are obviously CGI, why didn't you just get stunt actors". It's not exactly supposed to be photo-realistic and seamless.