Review of It (2017) by Z W — 30 Mar 2018

To put it short: Cheap jump scares and awkward chemistry between actors.

This review of It (2017) was written by Z W on 30 Mar 2018.

It has generally received very positive reviews.

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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 Antonius B (353) on 07 Nov 2018

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