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Movie basic details
Current status - Released
Total runtime - 170 mins.
Release date - 04-09-2019
Release year - 2019
Genres - Fantasy, Horror
Overall ratings and scores for It Chapter Two:
Happiness Score - 6.877/10, World Popularity Score - 15.9316/100, IMDB Score - 6.5, Metascore - 58, Internet Movie Database - 6.5/10, Rotten Tomatoes - 62%, Metacritic - 58/100, .
It Chapter Two movie has Total Global Votes - 7346, Total IMD Votes - 263,334
It Chapter Two Movie Introduction: Movie It Chapter Two, release year 2019 is written by Stephen King, Gary Dauberman and directed by Andy Muschietti. The leading star-cast in this movie are Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader along with the other stars and crew members.
Trailers, Clips, Featurettes and Behind the Scenes
Final Trailer
Official Teaser Trailer
IT Ends Featurette
Come Home
Movie overview and plot by Anagha Shashank
Movie in-short: Twenty-seven years after their first encounter with the terrifying Pennywise, the Losers Club have grown up and moved away, until a devastating phone call brings them back.
Movie story-line: 27 years after overcoming the malevolent supernatural entity Pennywise, the former members of the Losers' Club, who have grown up and moved away from Derry, are brought back together by a devastating phone call.
Movie synopsis: Defeated by members of the Losers' Club, the evil clown Pennywise returns 27 years later to terrorize the town of Derry, Maine, once again. Now adults, the childhood friends have long since gone their separate ways. But when people start disappearing, Mike Hanlon calls the others home for one final stand. Damaged by scars from the past, the united Losers must conquer their deepest fears to destroy the shape-shifting Pennywise -- now more powerful than ever.
Highlights - It Chapter Two (2019)
Total budget - $79,000,000.00
Total revenue - $473,122,525.00
Produced by - New Line CinemaVertigo EntertainmentRidebackDouble Dream
Produced in - United States of America
Available languages - English (English),
Homepage URL - http://www.it-movie.net/
Awards won / Nominations - 7 wins & 34 nominations
Certificate(s) - RU : 18+ IE : 16 HK : IIB KR : 15 SE : 15 US : R US : R UA : M/16 IN : 16 IN : 16 IN : 16 KH : 12 KH : 12 KH : 12 IT : 18 VN : B-15 FR : 15+ GB : 15 HU : MA15+ HU : MA15+ MX : 16 MX : 16 AU : M18 AR : 18
Lead Actors, Writer(s), Director(s) of It Chapter Two (2019)
Lead Actors - Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader
Writer(s) - Stephen King, Gary Dauberman
Director(s) - Andy Muschietti
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) about It Chapter Two (2019)
What is the release date of It Chapter Two (2019)?
Release date of It Chapter Two (2019) is 04-09-2019.
What is the total runtime of It Chapter Two (2019) in minutes?
Total runtime of It Chapter Two (2019) in minutes is 169 min.
What is the budget consumed to produce It Chapter Two (2019) movie?
The budget consumed to produce It Chapter Two (2019) movie is around $79,000,000.00.
How much revenue is expected from movie It Chapter Two (2019)?
Expected revenue from movie movie It Chapter Two (2019) is around $473,122,525.00.
What is the pupularity of It Chapter Two (2019)?
Worldwide pupularity of It Chapter Two (2019) movie is 15.9316%.
What is the name of the production company of film It Chapter Two (2019)?
Production company of film It Chapter Two (2019) is/are New Line Cinema, Vertigo Entertainment, Rideback, Double Dream, .
Which country the film It Chapter Two (2019) is produced in?
Film production country for the film It Chapter Two (2019) is United States of America, .
Which language the film It Chapter Two (2019) is produced in?
Film It Chapter Two (2019) is produced in English (English), language(s).
Which Genre the film It Chapter Two (2019) belongs to?
Movie It Chapter Two (2019) is categorized under Drama, Fantasy, Horror genre(s).
Who are the lead actors of the film It Chapter Two (2019)?
Lead actors of the film It Chapter Two (2019) are Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader.
Who is the writer of the film It Chapter Two (2019)?
The writer(s) of the film It Chapter Two (2019) is/are Stephen King, Gary Dauberman.
Who is the director of the film It Chapter Two (2019)?
The director(s) of the film It Chapter Two (2019) is/are Andy Muschietti.
Which awards, nominations and recognitions are won by It Chapter Two (2019) movie?
Movie It Chapter Two (2019) has 7 wins & 34 nominations awards and nomination in it's profile.
What is the story of It Chapter Two (2019) in-short?
Short plot of movie It Chapter Two (2019): Twenty-seven years after their first encounter with the terrifying Pennywise, the Losers Club have grown up and moved away, until a devastating phone call brings them back..
What is the full story of It Chapter Two (2019) movie?
Full plot of movie It Chapter Two (2019): Defeated by members of the Losers' Club, the evil clown Pennywise returns 27 years later to terrorize the town of Derry, Maine, once again. Now adults, the childhood friends have long since gone their separate ways. But when people start disappearing, Mike Hanlon calls the others home for one final stand. Damaged by scars from the past, the united Losers must conquer their deepest fears to destroy the shape-shifting Pennywise -- now more powerful than ever..
Where to find full details of It Chapter Two (2019) movie?
You can find the full details of movie It Chapter Two (2019) at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7349950
Where to stream or watch movie It Chapter Two (2019) online?
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List of full Starcast and crew members of It Chapter Two (2019)
Full Starcast:
Name: Bill Skarsgård
Character: PennywiseName: James McAvoy
Character: Bill DenbroughName: Jessica Chastain
Character: Beverly MarshName: Bill Hader
Character: Richie TozierName: Isaiah Mustafa
Character: Mike HanlonName: Jay Ryan
Character: Ben HanscomName: James Ransone
Character: Eddie KaspbrakName: Andy Bean
Character: Stanley UrisName: Jaeden Martell
Character: Young Bill DenbroughName: Jack Dylan Grazer
Character: Young Eddie KaspbrakName: Finn Wolfhard
Character: Young Richie TozierName: Sophia Lillis
Character: Young Beverly MarshName: Chosen Jacobs
Character: Young Mike HanlonName: Jeremy Ray Taylor
Character: Young Ben HanscomName: Wyatt Oleff
Character: Young Stanley UrisName: Teach Grant
Character: Henry BowersName: Nicholas Hamilton
Character: Young Henry BowersName: Javier Botet
Character: Hobo / The WitchName: Xavier Dolan
Character: Adrian MellonName: Taylor Frey
Character: Don HagartyName: Molly Atkinson
Character: Myra / Sonia KaspbrakName: Joan Gregson
Character: Mrs. KershName: Stephen Bogaert
Character: Alvin MarshName: Luke Roessler
Character: DeanName: Stephen King
Character: ShopkeeperName: Peter Bogdanovich
Character: PeterName: Will Beinbrink
Character: TomName: Jess Weixler
Character: Audra PhillipsName: Martha Girvin
Character: PattyName: Ryan Kiera Armstrong
Character: Victoria FullerName: Jackson Robert Scott
Character: Georgie DenbroughName: Jake Weary
Character: WebbyName: Katie Lunman
Character: Chris UnwinName: Kelly Van der Burg
Character: Victoria's MomName: Jason Fuchs
Character: Richie's ManagerName: Joe Bostick
Character: Mr. KeeneName: Megan Charpentier
Character: Young GrettaName: Juno Rinaldi
Character: GrettaName: Neil Crone
Character: Chief BortonName: Ry Prior
Character: ConnorName: Owen Teague
Character: Dead HocksstetterName: Jake Sim
Character: Belch HugginsName: Logan Thompson
Character: Victor CrissName: Connor Smith
Character: CarnyName: Amanda Zhou
Character: WaitressName: Rob Ramsay
Character: Meaner NurseName: John Connon
Character: John Koontz (Juniper Hill Security)Name: Doug MacLeod
Character: Head HonchoName: Brandon Crane
Character: Big GuyName: Erik Junnola
Character: ScuzzahName: Josh Madryga
Character: ScuzzahName: Peter George Commanda
Character: Shokopiwah ShamanName: Kiley May
Character: Shokopiwah WomanName: Lisa Cromarty
Character: Shokopiwah WomanName: Kevin Allan Hess
Character: Shokopiwah ManName: Stephen R. Hart
Character: Shokopiwah ManName: Rocky L. Burnham Jr.
Character: Shokopiwah ManName: Billy Merasty
Character: Shokopiwah ManName: Sladen Peltier
Character: Shokopiwah Young BoyName: Ari Cohen
Character: Stanley's DadName: Alex Bird
Character: Theatre P.A.Name: Brody Bover
Character: Shouting KidName: Edie Inksetter
Character: Shouting Kid's MomName: Martin Julien
Character: JanitorName: Sonia Maria Chirila
Character: Fishtank GirlName: Colin Mcleod
Character: BullyName: Declan Prior
Character: BullyName: Marko Vujicic
Character: BullyName: Eric Woolfe
Character: NurseName: Kate Corbett
Character: Dean's MomName: Shawn Storer
Character: Dean's DadName: Janet Porter
Character: Richie's MotherName: Scott Edgecombe
Character: CustomerName: Anthony Ulc
Character: The ButcherName: J. Bogdan
Character: Swearing PatientName: Louise Stratten
Character: Audra's AssistantName: Laura Thorne
Character: Production AssistantName: Thomas Duhig
Character: Assistant DirectorName: Carla Guerrier
Character: Police OfficerName: Liam MacDonald
Character: Dean's FriendName: Chris D'Silva
Character: Dean's FriendName: Tristan Levi Cox
Character: 4-Year-Old Young MikeName: Torian Matthew Cox
Character: 4-Year-Old Young MikeName: Lola Del Re Hudson
Character: Betty Ripsom's LegsName: Thiago Dos Santos
Character: Twitchy ManName: Divan Meyer
Character: Audience Member (uncredited)
Crew Members:
Name: Stephanie Gorin
Department: Production
Job/Role: Local CastingName: Kelly Jones
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Vincent Rother
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Stephen King
Department: Writing
Job/Role: NovelName: Roberto Campanella
Department: Crew
Job/Role: ChoreographerName: Marco Bianco
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Ciara Jones
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Dana Jones
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Catherine Harper
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Foley ArtistName: Benjamin Wallfisch
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Original Music ComposerName: Marty P. Ewing
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive ProducerName: Marty P. Ewing
Department: Production
Job/Role: Unit Production ManagerName: Nick Alachiotis
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Roy Lee
Department: Production
Job/Role: ProducerName: Paul D. Austerberry
Department: Art
Job/Role: Production DesignName: Checco Varese
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Director of PhotographyName: Jason Ballantine
Department: Editing
Job/Role: EditorName: Luis Sequeira
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costume DesignName: Richard Brener
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive ProducerName: Peter S. Elliot
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Additional EditorName: Shane Vieau
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set DecorationName: James Binkley
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Geoff Scovell
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Dan Lin
Department: Production
Job/Role: ProducerName: Matt Birman
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Dan Skene
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Regan Moore
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Sylvain Arseneault
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound MixerName: Tom Woodruff Jr.
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup DesignerName: John Stead
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Jason Fuchs
Department: Production
Job/Role: Co-ProducerName: William Waring
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Second Unit DirectorName: Michael Keller
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Re-Recording MixerName: Seth Grahame-Smith
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive ProducerName: Rich Delia
Department: Production
Job/Role: CastingName: Alec Gillis
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup DesignerName: Dave Neustadter
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive ProducerName: Jeremy Gillespie
Department: Art
Job/Role: Graphic DesignerName: Al Vrkljan
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Mélanie Turcotte
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: CostumerName: Barbara Muschietti
Department: Production
Job/Role: ProducerName: Andy Muschietti
Department: Directing
Job/Role: DirectorName: Dennis Lafond
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: David Katzenberg
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive ProducerName: Randy Singer
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Foley MixerName: Cotton Mather
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Linda Dowds
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup ArtistName: Suzanne Aplin
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costume SupervisorName: Nigel Churcher
Department: Art
Job/Role: Art DirectionName: Edward A. Queffelec
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Lisa Shamata
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Unit PublicistName: Christopher Geggie
Department: Art
Job/Role: Property MasterName: Gary Dauberman
Department: Writing
Job/Role: ScreenplayName: Gary Dauberman
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive ProducerName: Nicholas Brooks
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Visual Effects SupervisorName: Nancy Nugent
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Supervising Sound EditorName: David Best
Department: Art
Job/Role: Graphic DesignerName: Jason Gosbee
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Kris Fenske
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Effects EditorName: Tim LeBlanc
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Re-Recording MixerName: John C. Stuver
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Dialogue EditorName: John C. Stuver
Department: Sound
Job/Role: ADR EditorName: Shane B. Scott
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Script SupervisorName: Bill R. Dean
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Supervising Sound EditorName: Ineke Majoor
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Visual Effects ProducerName: Lise Richardson
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Music EditorName: Angelo Colavecchia
Department: Camera
Job/Role: "A" Camera OperatorName: Katherine Rose
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Foley ArtistName: David G. Fremlin
Department: Art
Job/Role: First Assistant Art DirectionName: Michelle Pazer
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Dialogue EditorName: Michelle Pazer
Department: Sound
Job/Role: ADR EditorName: Bruce Tanis
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Effects EditorName: Warren Appleby
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Special Effects CoordinatorName: Warren Appleby
Department: Crew
Job/Role: In Memory OfName: Michael Carella
Department: Camera
Job/Role: "B" Camera OperatorName: Jamie Jones
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunt CoordinatorName: Brad Milburn
Department: Art
Job/Role: First Assistant Art DirectionName: Christina Cattle
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: CostumerName: Vanessa Galvez
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Digital Intermediate ProducerName: Elaine Thurston
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production AccountantName: Brooke Lyndon-Stanford
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Visual Effects SupervisorName: Shane Zander
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Department HeadName: Steve 'Shack' Shackleton
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Carol Hartwick
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Key Hair StylistName: Jessie Pariseau
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Effects EditorName: Matthew Wolchock
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Transportation CoordinatorName: Teresa Leong
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Digital CompositorName: Alex Armbruster
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Mark Purcell
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Mix TechnicianName: Neil Davison
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Ryan Reed
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Hair Department HeadName: Daniel Lavigne
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Stephanie Ingram
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Hair DesignerName: Jordana Lieberman
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Third Assistant DirectorName: Ando Johnson
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Effects EditorName: Oriana Rossi
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup ArtistName: Brooke Palmer
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Still PhotographerName: Michael Lerman
Department: Directing
Job/Role: First Assistant DirectorName: Cole Darby
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Visual Effects CoordinatorName: Coco Kleppinger
Department: Production
Job/Role: Casting AssociateName: Samantha Dick
Department: Art
Job/Role: Art Department CoordinatorName: Tom Farr
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Stephen Nakamura
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Digital Intermediate ColoristName: John Mackenzie
Department: Art
Job/Role: Construction CoordinatorName: Randy Torres
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound DesignerName: Dawn M. Stoliar
Department: Editing
Job/Role: First Assistant EditorName: Josh Simmonds
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Visual Effects SupervisorName: Brayden Jones
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Richard Emerson
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Key GripName: Alastair Muir
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Key Makeup ArtistName: Amanda H. Campbell
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Visual Effects CoordinatorName: Penny Charter
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Second Assistant DirectorName: Darin Read
Department: Production
Job/Role: Associate ProducerName: Aj Risi
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Anna Beben
Department: Production
Job/Role: Unit Production ManagerName: Wayne Wells
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Amy Sztulwark
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: CostumerName: Randy Morgan
Department: Production
Job/Role: Location ManagerName: Adam Bocknek
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Second Unit DirectorName: Sorin Popescu
Department: Art
Job/Role: First Assistant Art DirectionName: Derek Barnes
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Randy Starr
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Visual Effects ProducerName: Christine Cleary
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Steve Gagne
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Cam Fergus
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Geoff Meech
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Torianna Lee
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Sara Schilt
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: CostumerName: Sarah Craig McEathron
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Department HeadName: Brook Jones
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Daryl Patchett
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Esther Sokolow
Department: Editing
Job/Role: First Assistant EditorName: Thomas J. O'Connell
Department: Sound
Job/Role: ADR MixerName: Jimmy Uddo
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Visual Effects ProducerName: Ann Steel
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Assistant Costume DesignerName: Dean Stinchcombe
Department: Camera
Job/Role: First Assistant "A" CameraName: Rachel Archer
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: CostumerName: Daryl Purdy
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound MixerName: Sondra Treilhard
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Key Hair StylistName: Matthew Reid
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Second Assistant "A" CameraName: Craig Seitz
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Third Assistant DirectorName: Candace Tempelmeyer
Department: Production
Job/Role: First Assistant AccountantName: Anita Bacic
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: CostumerName: Brent Jones
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Victoria Palmeri
Department: Production
Job/Role: Co-ProducerName: Patrick Mark
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Debbie Williams
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: CostumerName: Tim Cody
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Alexander Melvin
Department: Art
Job/Role: First Assistant Art DirectionName: Fred Espina
Department: Art
Job/Role: First Assistant Art DirectionName: Lucas J. Wareing
Department: Art
Job/Role: First Assistant Art DirectionName: Rebecca Reed
Department: Art
Job/Role: Second Assistant Art DirectorName: Ben Turnbull
Department: Art
Job/Role: Second Assistant Art DirectorName: Jasper Vrakking
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Digital Imaging TechnicianName: Rob Beal
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound MixerName: Ryan Longo
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Boom OperatorName: Erick Ocampo
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound DesignerName: Cheryl Francis
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Office CoordinatorName: Katharine Duke
Department: Production
Job/Role: Payroll AccountantName: Miranda Lukaniuk
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: CostumerName: Nathalie Gysel
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: CostumerName: Hanne Whitfield
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: CostumerName: Lisa Prince
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: CostumerName: Susan Nycz
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: CostumerName: Tamiyo Tomihiro
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: CostumerName: Ying Zhao
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: CostumerName: Kay Rogers
Department: Production
Job/Role: Background Casting DirectorName: Dustin Faith
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Amy Szoke
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Amanda Dellapenta
Department: Crew
Job/Role: StuntsName: Danielle Carney
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Visual Effects Coordinator
Reviews Section
‘It Chapter 2’ isn’t as stable or as refined a film as its predecessor, and while it feels lacking by comparison, it’s still far better than most studio horror films. It’s epic, ambitious, crazy, witty and unafraid to go for the heart as well as the throat. As a whole, this adaptation of maybe Stephen King’s greatest work feels singular in the landscape of modern horror cinema: two films built on strong interconnected relationships spread over decades, as sentimental as they are vicious, and executed on the scale of a fantasy epic. They also may be amongst the best adaptations of King’s work, understanding what makes his writing (and this novel in particular) so horrifying and so arresting, the human horror amongst the fantastical. Andy Muschietti aimed big with ‘It’, and even in the moments its reach exceeds its grasp, you’re still so glad it reached so high in the first place. - Daniel Lammin Read Daniel's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-it-chapter-2-the-ambitious-conclusion-to-the-beloved-horror-epic
If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog :) So, Chapter Two is a sequel to It (2017), and my expectations were a bit high. I really enjoyed the latter to the point of considering it one of the year’s best, as well as one of the best Stephen King cinematic adaptations. Andy Muschietti returning to the director’s chair and having such a fantastic cast portraying the adult versions of the Losers (not only in terms of quality acting but also regarding how well the adults look like the older versions of the young actors) are two of the main reasons why I was genuinely excited. Also, the runtime (longest horror movie ever?!) definitely left me wondering how a horror flick could have the same duration of some of the most epic films in cinema… Well, I got to be honest: I’m disappointed. It’s not a bad movie, at all, but it doesn’t even come close to its predecessor’s heels. I disagree with some headlines I’ve read though. Some say the comedy was misplaced, taking away impact from emotional or dark moments. There’s barely a moment where it was expected seriousness and laughter kicked in instead, but when it does occur, it actually works. I just think it wasn’t as funny as the previous film, overall. Granted, Bill Hader as Richie Tozier is hilarious, and a perfect cast as an adult Finn Wolfhard. His chemistry with James Ransone (Eddie Kaspbrak) resembles the one Wolfhard, and Jack Dylan Grazer had, therefore this/these duo(s) being the comedy highlight. Some say the movie is too long. Now, this is a tricky one. Usually, when people feel bored or not as entertained as they wanted to be, they tend to blame it on the film’s runtime, especially if it’s over 100 minutes. I agree that the movie FEELS long, but I disagree that the runtime is too long. There’s more than enough story to explore, and literally, every single character from the Losers Club has an interesting arc. The problem here is that not all of them are explored in a way that’s funny, scary, or just captivating enough. The fact that Jessica Chastain’s (Beverly Marsh) sequence with the old lady is entirely displayed in one of the trailers (and consequently shown at every single screening) doesn’t help the pacing. The first act is pretty decent. As expected, it shows us where everyone is, what they’re doing for a living, and how they get back together. During this act, it’s pretty clear that Muschietti is going to give time to develop each character and follow their respective arcs to the end, hence the lengthy runtime. However, the second act falls flat. Bill Denbrough (James McAvoy / Jaeden Martell) has the most emotionally impactful storyline, one that affects the main plot, making the time that is spent with him worth it. Same goes for Richie’s subplot. On the opposite side, the rest of the group doesn’t have entertaining sequences or new developments whatsoever. Beverly continues to be affected by her childhood of abuse from her father. Ben Hanscom (Jay Ryan / Jeremy Ray Taylor) keeps being in love with Bev. Eddie is still a whiny little “kid” who’s scared of everything that might make him ill. Stanley Uris (Andy Bean / Wyatt Oleff) doesn’t do anything, and Mike Hanlon is surprisingly the engine that moves the plot forward, which is a problem of its own since I never really cared for that character (he was definitely the one put aside in the 2017’s movie). Honestly, he just serves as an exposition device considering he spends the whole time just explaining everything the audience needs to know to understand where the film is going. Finally, the third act is a mixed bag. While it does provide a climactic ending with a sweet message, it feels very much like its predecessor. I don’t want to spoil anything, but it’s incredibly repetitive comparing to the first movie. Considering all things together, it’s a big letdown since it feels like the exact same film, but with older versions of the characters. Obviously, each of them has a different arc in this one, something the first didn’t have the time to explore, but looking at the main story, it’s pretty much the exact same thing, including how it ends (just with a minor twitch). Nevertheless, the performances are all great… James McAvoy continues his streak of amazing displays, and Bill Hader has to be the MVP for the range he demonstrates. I wish Skarsgård had more time to shine as Pennywise, though. In 2017, I thought he really nailed the character and made it his own. Unfortunately, this time around, Pennywise doesn’t have that much screentime (such a disappointment), and when it appears, it often looks too CGI-ish, taking away from the gripping performance of its actor. The finale has almost no Bill Skarsgård since there’s so much CGI. Despite that, I congratulate the team(s) behind the makeup, hairstyling, costume, and production design. Derry looks terrific, and the time jumps between the young and the old gang worked seamlessly partially due to these visual achievements. Andy Muschietti knows how to work a camera, and the movie is very well-shot. However, he should have been able to come up with creative sequences to deliver a different level of entertainment, especially during the tiresome second act. Gary Dauberman’s screenplay is clever, and it brings this enormous story to a fitting conclusion, but he also could have imagined some new ideas for some of the characters. There are a couple of great sequences though, especially one with Bill going through a theme park tent with illusions. In the end, It Chapter Two fails to deliver a conclusion worthy of its epic runtime. Even with a phenomenal cast, it isn’t as funny, as scary or even as captivating as its predecessor. Its runtime is appropriated having in mind that each character has a personal arc, but only a couple of them are genuinely compelling and entertaining. Therefore, the film feels too long, uneven, and it could have used a bit more creativity when it comes to its climactic finale. Its central story feels very similar to the last movie, its scary sequences are nowhere near the quality seen before, and even though the costume and production design are top-notch, there’s excessive use of CGI on Pennywise. It still carries some emotionally convincing moments, as well as a couple of cool sequences. Overall, it’s … okay. Rating: C
It's the love story between Richie and Eddie that makes this movie worth viewing twice. Looking forward to the conclusion!
A pretty odd choice too undercut every scare in the movie, but I was less disappointed with _Chapter Two_ than everyone else seems to be. I gave it the same star rating as the first Muscietti _It_ movie, but if I'm being honest, that one was definitely better. Doesn't make this bad though. _Final rating:★★★½ - I really liked it. Would strongly recommend you give it your time._
Wasn't a huge fan of the first but did like the young cast but the scares were non-existent. This sequel had a couple okay moments and I did like the characters as adults, but Bill Hader easily was the standout. Still wasn't very scary yet even with the lengthy running time never felt like it dragged. One day I may try watching the two back to back, but between the two, not overly impressive. **3.5/5**
“You lied and I died!” Making us proud Georgie. I re-watched the 1990 mini-series and 2017 remake last month in preparation for this movie in terms of judging in quality. The 90's version had it moments, but I find some scenes unintentionally funny where it reeked of early Stephen King adaptations. 2017 was surprisingly good and a massive improvement, but laid back on cheap thrills. ‘IT: Chapter Two’ was a tough act to follow up on after the monster success of the first and with the second chapter being the hardest to adapt. I thought the movie both succeeds and stumbles in parts. Although reflecting back makes it feel more like a parody than a serious horror movie. An epic finale that ended in a over the top fashion - with themes of childhood trauma and the idea of holding on to the past despite growing up with age are sprinkled through out. The loser club are all grown up now and returning home to kill IT. Whoever cast the grow up version of the loser club deserves massive praise here, because it’s pitch perfect casting and I could definitely see the child stars growing up to be the adult stars. James McAvoy, Jessica Chastain, Jay Ryan, and Isaiah Mustafa were all great in bringing the more dramatic aspects to the film. While Bill Hader and James Ranson bring the comedic aspects, but not to say they weren't dramatic as well, even making me tear up at one point. Bill Skarsgard was truly amazing as Pennywise. The physicality in his movement has a certain silliness that you would expect to see from a clown, yet predatory with his animal-like attacks with drool running down his mouth and eyes staring in opposite directions despite looking straight at you. I find the dancing clown incredibly terrifying whenever he becomes playful and kind to deceive children. Andy Muschietti truly shines as a director when it comes to bizarre imagery and unsettling camera angles, while also capturing some real emotions through the lens. The opening scene at the bridge where a homophobic attack takes place was really brutal and starts the movie off strong - on par with the Georgie meets Pennywise scene in the first movie. Despite the run time being nearly three hours long, but I can’t recall ever being bored. It moved at a even pace in my opinion. I guess a few scenes could’ve been cut as most of it is unused footage from the first movie. Although it would be difficult to cut scenes as everything follows up to the next scene and that emotional punch towards the end wouldn’t be earned. Now for the issues: Henry Bowers was completely pointless in this movie and was only used for jump scars. Same thing with Mike, who through out these movies has nothing to do and the important things he did in the book was given to different characters. I didn’t like how Stan’s suicide was handle, because you find out he actually “sacrificed” himself to save the others. Some of the humor didn’t always land, especially if it’s right after a tense scene where it kinda deflates the horror. At times I struggled to gasp what the film marker was going for in certain scenes. Is this scene suppose to be scary or funny? Both maybe? I wish there was more practical work for the monster scenes instead of CGI, because at times it looked really terrible. The finale battle at the end could’ve been in a video game boss fight. * Overall rating: Not as strong as the first, but still enjoyed it. Still, let’s kill this f**king clown.**strong text**
A step down, but 'It Chapter Two' is still a very good film. It is, I will say, overly long, it did bore me a little at the midway point; not in a necessarily negative way, I just wanted more. However, it regains its footing with an entertaining ending. I'm usually not a fan of cast changes in film series, but this does it to good effect. I love the characters, whether it be in this film or the preceding entry. Jessica Chastain and Bill Hader are great choices to play the older versions of Sophia Lillis and Finn Wolfhard, they are very convincing casts. James McAvoy is also a positive addition, while Bill Skarsgård remains enjoyable as It. The score is, again, strong. I like the plot, even if I do feel like it's stretched out and could've had more freshness added to it. It isn't as creepy as the first film either, but still has a solid amount of uneasiness.
I watched the two films in a double bill and I really did want to enjoy this as much as I did the first - but boy, could this have been much more of a let down? The original has a far better cast; snappier direction and a much tighter script. This just rumbles along with a staccato, portmanteau-style storyline that robs the narrative of much of the cohesion of it's earlier iteration. The ending is straight out of "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" without the roller skates!. Sadly disappointing.
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