It (2017)

[javy]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

There's a moment at the beginning of IT, during the Georgie boat scene, that puts my hair up on end.

It's when Pennywise is laughing and talking in the goofy voice ("popcorn...pop, pop, pop!") while the amused Georgie is looking into the sewer, but then Pennywise just suddenly gets quiet and the happy spark disappears from his eyes.

I can't stop thinking about this scene now.

When Pennywise was laughing and playing with Georgie I felt happy, warm, and playful inside. I even felt emotionally connected with them both. But the cherfulness stoped and the darkness came. Then I remembered and thought to myself, "oh yeah, this is a bad guy." At that moment I was genuinely let down. Not because the movie had failed, oh no, but because my cherfulness had been taken away. That is success on the filmmakers part and to that I say bravo.

I gave this film a 4 on the voters poll, but the more I think and talk about it I think it deserves a 5.

I need to watch this again.

[Mandalorian]

I liked the score in this film quite a bit. How was it awful?

[SarahS]

Originally Posted by Mandalorian

I liked the score in this film quite a bit. How was it awful?

In the sense that it added NOTHING to the scare factor.

[Mandalorian]

Originally Posted by SarahS

In the sense that it added NOTHING to the scare factor.

Fair enough. The only times I noticed the music were times when I found myself enjoying it, so I need to hear it again.

[dallywhitty]

Originally Posted by Mandalorian

Fair enough. The only times I noticed the music were times when I found myself enjoying it, so I need to hear it again.

Scary or not, this tune is an absolute BOP. Dat beat.

IT - Come Join The Clown, Eds - Benjamin Wallfisch (Official Video) - YouTube

[OI8T12]

Originally Posted by dallywhitty

Scary or not, this tune is an absolute BOP. Dat beat.

IT - Come Join The Clown, Eds - Benjamin Wallfisch (Official Video) - YouTube

It sounded good to me. I have not seen the movie.

[Mandalorian]

Originally Posted by dallywhitty

Scary or not, this tune is an absolute BOP. Dat beat.

IT - Come Join The Clown, Eds - Benjamin Wallfisch (Official Video) - YouTube

I don't know how I ended up naked covered with Vaseline, but it must be a good sign.

[dallywhitty]

Originally Posted by Mandalorian

I don't know how I ended up naked covered with Vaseline, but it must be a good sign.

You always know how to make me moist float.

[Monterey Jack]

Originally Posted by SarahS

In the sense that it added NOTHING to the scare factor.

Some of the best horror movie scores of all time barely even allude to the fact that they were written for a "scary movie"...listen to Pino Donaggio's lyrical Carrie, or Jerry Goldsmith's beautiful Poltergeist. I'd rather have a horror score filled with melody than the usual collection of banging noises that passes for "film music" these days.

[MassiveMovieBuff]

Originally Posted by dallywhitty

[Show spoiler]1. Yup, the kids floating around the tower of toys was a new addition to the film.

2. In the novel, Henry is accompanied by Belch and Victor when he follows The Losers Club into the sewer. Obviously this was changed for the film, but in Dauberman's revised script (which is very close to the shooting one), the boys are killed by Henry off-screen and seen in the back of the car when Henry rolls up outside the house on Neibolt Street.

From the script:

The Boys drop their bikes on the lawn. They stare at the
house that looms before them. This is It.
As they walk up toward their probable deaths, they fail to
notice Vic’s Trans Am appear at the end of Neibolt.
Creeping along, like a lion in tall grass.

INT. VICTOR’S TRANS AM - CONTINUOUS

Travis slows to a stop.

TRAVIS
Like lambs to a slaughter, wouldn’t
you say fellas?

He looks over at Victor in the Passenger Seat and Belch in
the back. They’re both dead. Throats slit into gaping grins.

TRAVIS (CONT’D)
Yeah, sure you would.

Thanks for posting this. I'm hoping this is included as a longer cut for blu ray.

[Pedderrs]

The CGI was too much. It took me out of the scenes more often than not.

[Gacivory]

This movie reminded me why I hate going to wide release horror movies opening weekend. I hate the teenagers that feel the need to constantly talk through a movie! The one time I was happy to be near the front of the screen, because all the chatter was behind and no cell phones being pulled out to distract my viewing experience.

[Gacivory]

Originally Posted by Pedderrs

The CGI was too much. It took me out of the scenes more often than not.

I agree! I really enjoyed it, and all the Pennywise scenes worked for me until they CGI'ed him!

[Britbuffguy]

Originally Posted by Mandalorian

I liked the score in this film quite a bit. How was it awful?

From what I see, SarahS is just trolling. Didn't they go in wanting to hate this movie?

The score was fantastic.

[tdl797]

I enjoyed the film, and I have never seen the TV mini-series or read the book.

I think I may have missed a background joke, so tell me if you know what I'm talking about:

[Show spoiler]There was a scene where I think the kids are together in town - on a paved road - and Richie must be doing something funny in the background. I heard people laugh in the audience, but it did not seem connected to the scene happening in front or what I was focused on. Any idea what I may be talking about?

[Blu Myers]

Originally Posted by DustnBones001

I saw this last night and I don't know what the critics were smoking but there was nothing "amazing" about it. Typical by the numbers cliche ridden modern horror flick. I did enjoy it but I doubt I would have any desire to watch it again. Loved the cinematography though.

It's funny that you say that because as I was watching it I thought that this was NOT your typical horror film but something special. The characters were so rich, something we don't often see in today's fare. The villain wasn't "forced" but felt real and unique. This movie was a feast, full of great characters, tension filled moments, heart, comedy....everything.

[sandman slim]

Originally Posted by Blu Myers

It's funny that you say that because as I was watching it I thought that this was NOT your typical horror film but something special. The characters were so rich, something we don't often see in today's fare. The villain wasn't "forced" but felt real and unique. This movie was a feast, full of great characters, tension filled moments, heart, comedy....everything.

Exactly. IT was so well done, it would have worked fine with a human villain, kinda like Stand By Me. Pennywise was just the crazy icing on top of an already delicious cake.

(And yes, Dally, the cake is moist... )

[Gamma_Winstead]

Originally Posted by tdl797

I enjoyed the film, and I have never seen the TV mini-series or read the book.

I think I may have missed a background joke, so tell me if you know what I'm talking about:

[Show spoiler]There was a scene where I think the kids are together in town - on a paved road - and Richie must be doing something funny in the background. I heard people laugh in the audience, but it did not seem connected to the scene happening in front or what I was focused on. Any idea what I may be talking about?

[Show spoiler]Richie stole a horn from one of the marching band players, and refuses to give it back. They're struggling with it in the background. The band member gets it back at the end and says "the f**k's wrong with you?" To Richie. Or Richie says it to the band member.

[Creed]

Originally Posted by sandman slim

I'd tend to vote for "none of the above" on this. People keep posting here & all over the web about casting the sequel with a bunch of megastars. I think that would be the surest way to completely ruin the movie. Look at how good the kids were in part 1, and we've never heard of any of them before, except Finn, aka "that kid from Stranger Things". They don't need stars, they just need good actors. I'd much rather see a cast of mostly unknowns than any of the names being suggested.

I know Jaedan from Midnight Special.

[collven]

I really enjoyed this. Cast was excellent. The only very minor issue I had was Mike's limited role. The wait for Chapter 2 will be unbearable.