IT (2017) was directed by Argentinian Director Andrés Muschietti and was released to cinemas in the UK on the 8th of September 2017. This was the first that we got to see this Stephen King story being told on the big screen, as the previous adaptation of the novel, was a two part miniseries which featured Tim Curry, in the role of Pennywise the dancing clown https://stephenking.fandom.com/wiki/IT_(1990_miniseries).
At the time, I feel that this movie was long anticipated, as many (myself included) were ecstatic about the prospect of finally getting to see this iconic tale told on the big screen.
The movie follows seven young children who must encounter and defeat an evil being by the name of Pennywise (Bill Skarsgård) in order to overcome their own individual fears and avenge the missing children of the town of Derry.
It is safe to say that the film most delivered in terms of fan service, scares, and overall tone with brilliant performances from, what was for the most part, a particularly young cast.
Personally however, I feel that Bill Skarsgård’s performance as the evil clown was especially special. He truly made the role his own and was able to give an excellent portrayal of the character. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0803889/
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