Movie Review: It Chapter 2
After a long summer of so-so movie choices fall ushers in its first highly anticipated film in It: Chapter 2. Like many I’ve been looking forward to catching up with the Losers club after their 27 -year hiatus from Derry and Pennywise. Anxious to shake of the horror of my own personal week, I headed to the theater to get my scare on.
It Chapter 2 clocks in at just under three hours running time, mixing current events and those of 27 years prior, while entertaining and engaging in their own right, the mixture doesn’t always work in terms of pacing. Making for segments that cause the overall film to drag to the point just prior to boredom setting in. Still watchable, but a bit disappointing.
The horror aspect this time around isn’t as strong either. There are a couple of good jump scares, but by and large the movie focuses more on CGI monsters to try to be creepy instead of the psychological terror that dominates the first film. The “creepy” factor ranges disturbing to just plain silly creating an unevenness in tone.
Speaking of tone, this time around humor plays a surprisingly big part in the film. I’m talking actual laugh-out-loud funny moments that I wish the comedies I’ve been watching possessed. Again, in and of itself great, but there’s so much humor you began to question if you’re watching a comedy or a horror movie.
As with the original casting of the kids in the first film, the adult cast is sensational and perfectly matched with their younger counterparts. Bill Hader as Richie is simply outstanding.
Overall, the viewing experience is okay, but a bit underwhelming, especially given the running time. Compared to the book, the original mini-series, and the 2017 reboot It Chapter 2 falls short of expectations for me. I’m sadly giving this one a 6.
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