Review of It (2017) by Oliver K — 20 Aug 2017

Looks pretty average and actually kinda scary still trying to make balloons scary.

This review of It (2017) was written by Oliver K on 20 Aug 2017.

It has generally received very positive reviews.

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The glib affirmation of rape culture provides more underlying horror than viewers may bargain for…

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By Dustin D (712) on 14 Jan 2019

It is like E.T. meets The Shining: Eighties kids on bikes having a paranormal adventure, and lots of blood. It was exciting and scary…

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By Kent Garrison (58) for Mad About Movies Podcast (98) on 19 Nov 2018

All I really want from my It movies is for Pennywise to be terrifying. Happy to report that this Pennywise is definitely terrifying…

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By Sam R (559) on 02 Jan 2019

Amazing recreation!!! Loved all the 80's references too! These kids were fantastic! It all felt very genuine and real! Way to go guys…

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By Dewey L (8) on 03 Nov 2018

Super bon film, nettement meilleur que la minisérie de 1990. Les ti-culs sont vraiment bons…

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Has some really good elements but ultimately left me a bit bored and over 'it…

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By Caleb B (233) on 23 Nov 2018

The only problem I have with it is that it isn't really scary and feels like a kids movie if it werent for the cursing, but yet is still rated…

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By Alistair Ryder (351) for Cinemole (129) on 11 Nov 2018

The book is regarded as King's best, and this adaptation certainly has satisfied the book's admirers; for me, it felt too safe, with the distinctive…

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