Bad movies don't have such good kid actors and cinematography. And tonal variations don't equal tonal inconsistency. Each individual scene had a consistent tone and and an appropriate segue to the next.I saw it tonight and honestly? It was a bad movie.
Zero tonal consistency, too much unnecessary and cheap-looking CGI (you guys couldn't even use a real balloon? It had to be CGI?), and a lot of times what was meant to be startling/scary ended up looking goofy. Even the music was detrimental to the experience; it was far too whimsical. I enjoyed the garage scene and the last 15 or so minutes, but that was about it.
I have no idea how this has such a high MC rating.
I saw it tonight and honestly? It was a bad movie.
Zero tonal consistency, too much unnecessary and cheap-looking CGI (you guys couldn't even use a real balloon? It had to be CGI?), and a lot of times what was meant to be startling/scary ended up looking goofy. Even the music was detrimental to the experience; it was far too whimsical. I enjoyed the garage scene and the last 15 or so minutes, but that was about it.
I have no idea how this has such a high MC rating.
In an interview they said they chose the old clown outfit to represent ITs nature of not only being very old but around Derry for many years, and simply not bothered to change i think thats a very good explanation that fits with the book
I don't know if that is the ideal combination for maximum enjoyment of this film or not but it certainly worked for me.
Even after seeing this three times, I can't help but think about the fact that this Pennywise had hardly any memorable scenes compared to the TV miniseries. The Neibolt house confrontation was fantastic, and the best of Pennywise we've seen on screen so far. The rest though? They were OK. Nothing to write home about. Even compared to the book, his dialogue was very sparse in this newest movie. Part 2 better clear the way for Pennywise to show his chops and really crawl under our skin.
Man fuck this movie. Every time Pennywise would doing that rushing move where he seems to be waddling side to side hella quick made me shit myself. Wish there was more of him talking but other than that I really liked it, especially Richie and Bev. Some of the scenes with Georgie just got me feeling really sad too. SO MANY EMOTIONS
(coming from someone who doesn't watch horror movies)
Man I REALLY liked Pennywise in this. Skarsgard and the effects did a great job of selling his alien nature. And I'll be damned, but when the kids had him cornered I did almost feel bad for him.
And the kids did a great job. I agree that Mike got screwed though. Did the creative crew explain why they decided to shaft him?
What you mention is exactly why he is more memorable to me in the TV series---he talks more. He interacts with the kids more as Pennywise in dialgoue. Or monologue, I guess. But in the 2017 movie, most of his scenes are just him running at them, and most aren't creepy or scary. I can't breakdown why the original Pennywise pulled this off better for me other than I realize his talking scenes left an imprint on me. This isn't to say this new Pennywise isn't good. I love him. Like I said, that Neibolt scene after he comes out of the fridge is fucking fantastic. The shot of him towering over a fumbling Eddie as he retreats against the wall, first with his swaying arms, then mocking Eddie's asthma....his whole body language was perfect. Then his lines to Bill later: "I'm not real enough for ya? I was real enough for Georgie" is fan-fucking-tastic.I don't really see how Pennywise was that memorable in the original mini series. He just pops ups repeats a variation of his float line, and then we get a cheap transition to something else in more than half of his appearances.
The reason he even stands out in the TV series is because everything else is so awful, which leaves his brief appearances there the only thing worth remembering.
That's not to say the latest version doesn't have some flaws, but whatever they are it's ten times worse for the mini series incarnation of Pennywise.
It didn't...until the night after my 2nd viewing, I was in my car driving in the middle of the country, no street lights, and I thought of that smile. I had to flip on my inside lights for about next 5 minutes to feel better....had to make sure she didn't appear in the backseat.Please tell me I wasn't the only one creeped out byno one that I went and watched it with noticed it...the lady in the background in the library?
The only visual effect that I didn't like was the giant Pennywise running around in the garage
I didn't really like it, wasn't creepy and atmospheric enough and relied way too much on jumpscares and turning the volume up. Technical proficiency alone isn't enough. The new clown didn't really do it for me either. Maybe the comparison is unfair, but the last modern horror movie I saw was Get Out and IT doesn't even come close in terms of creepiness, suspense and structure.
I definitely prefer the kids part of the old miniseries, even though it feels a bit cheesy at times (that's mainly the adult part though). The scary scenes, Pennywise himself and the soundtrack were better in the 1990 version.
Beverly looks like a kid version of Kirsten wig.
Kind of wished they had included the refrigerator scene hehe
Beverly looks like a kid version of Kirsten wig.
Kind of wished they had included the refrigerator scene hehe[/QUOTE]
Wasn't that in a few spots in the book? Or am I misremembering? It would have definitely been a good addition, but I feel like it loses something without some of the lead-in on the kid who obsessed over it.
Please tell me I wasn't the only one creeped out byno one that I went and watched it with noticed it...the lady in the background in the library?
I swear some people didn't watch the same movie I did... There were almost no jump scares throughout the entire runtime. I counted 3. 3 over more than 2 hours is hardly relying on them. I felt like the were going for a more consistent uncomfortable feeling than a "BOO HAHA I SCARED YOU!" feel, and in that regard they succeeded for me.
It isn't the two hours that should be considered, but instead the amount of Pennywise encounters. 3 jump scares out of 7, 8, 9 encounters is a good amount. No idea on total amount. Just off top of my head.I swear some people didn't watch the same movie I did... There were almost no jump scares throughout the entire runtime. I counted 3. 3 over more than 2 hours is hardly relying on them. I felt like the were going for a more consistent uncomfortable feeling than a "BOO HAHA I SCARED YOU!" feel, and in that regard they succeeded for me.
Beverly looks like a kid version of Kirsten wig.
Kind of wished they had included the refrigerator scene hehe[/QUOTE]
Wasn't that in a few spots in the book? Or am I misremembering? It would have definitely been a good addition, but I feel like it loses something without some of the lead-in on the kid who obsessed over it.
I don't remember how it goes, I read It when I was 12.
I just remember being scared as Fuck. Was it it Henry?
To me she was Amy Adams... to the point where they have to cast Amy Adams as the adult Bev
Please tell me I wasn't the only one creeped out byno one that I went and watched it with noticed it...the lady in the background in the library?
funny people keep saying amy adams, do you know that beverly marsh actress will be in another movie with amy adams where she plays the amy adam's character when she was a kid?
I don't remember how it goes, I read It when I was 12.
I just remember being scared as Fuck. Was it it Henry?
That was the only creepy part of the movie for me.
The acting was great all around and I enjoyed the relationship between the kids. Outside of a few scenes Pennywise fell flat mostly as running at the camera whilst loud music plays doesn't do much for me.
. Outside of a few scenes Pennywise fell flat mostly as running at the camera whilst loud music plays doesn't do much for me.
I highly recommend. I will be reading it again soon.Mau ®;249124528 said:Great movie!
Would you recommend reading the full book? I fear it might be pointless since I already know what happens...
Mau ®;249124528 said:Great movie!
Would you recommend reading the full book? I fear it might be pointless since I already know what happens...
I swear some people didn't watch the same movie I did... There were almost no jump scares throughout the entire runtime. I counted 3. 3 over more than 2 hours is hardly relying on them. I felt like the were going for a more consistent uncomfortable feeling than a "BOO HAHA I SCARED YOU!" feel, and in that regard they succeeded for me.