Review of It (2017) by Mad M — 27 Dec 2017

The remake is entertaining and fresher, but it didn't add much in the way of substance.

This review of It (2017) was written by Mad M on 27 Dec 2017.

It has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Sosmooth1982 (471) on 29 Dec 2022

Greatest remake of a movie ever made in my opinion. Even way scary then the original. Remade the death scenes way better as well…

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By Peter H (1,359) on 18 Jan 2019

I can't wait for chapter two!! I loved chapter one…

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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 Yunuskat (12) on 25 Mar 2019

This one gets a 10/10 for the one simple reason: nightmare inducing. It grips around your fears and insecurities like a stalker…

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By Andy B (1,077) on 31 Oct 2018

Good horror film. Does the 80's thing well, without being cheesily nostalgic…

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By Diego, Martín ¨ (231) on 31 Dec 2018

Como toda peli de terror,aunque es bastante entretenida 6/10…

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By Geneviève P (47) on 03 Nov 2018

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

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By Vanessa H (109) 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 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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