Is that a demon clown?

It is back and It remembers what happened the last time, so you better beware and do not think the battle is over yet.

It: Chapter 2 is finally here and it feels like I have been waiting forever or at least 27 years for it. After hibernating for 27 years, the being known as It or Pennywise the Dancing Clown is back to torment the children of Derry.

The Loser’s Club knows this and they are ready to send the evil clown back to where it belongs. They did it once and you know, second chances are always better. The film brings back the original tween cast, plus adults taking over the main roles. Like seriously, the casting director booked a solid new cast.

The casting and the acting in this movie is probably one of the best of 2019. Bill Hader as Richie Tozier and Bill Skarsgård as It were brilliant. This plus the other actors certainly puts the movie over the top. When a film is adapted from a novel, fans usually expect it to be true to its source material and thankfully this movie is.

I can truly commend the writers and director for staying so close to the original plot and giving us a movie that I know I will remember for years to come. My only criticism is length of the film; it goes on for quite a long time. Another negative is that the movie is not as scary as the first, but this might be good for sensitive viewers. On the brighter side I did find a little funnier than the first film.

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.

My Verdict

All in all, the movie is quite enjoyable. I love every part of It, even if It does feel a little dragged. The It franchise is hands down on of the best in the horror genre. So you would not make a mistake to go and see this new instalment as soon as possible. I know I will go watch it again soon. So go get your It tickets at Ster-Kinekor Namibia today.

My rating: 8.5 out of 10 – Love It!