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It
2017 135 min United States of America R 18+
★7.5
Horror, Thriller, Drama
Director: Andy Muschietti
🎭 Based on
«It»
byStephen King
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Description
In a small town in Maine, seven children known as The Losers Club come face to face with life problems, bullies and a monster that takes the shape of a clown called Pennywise.
Budget:
$35M
US Gross:
$328.87M
Worldwide:
$719.77M
Starring
Bill Skarsgård
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Jaeden Martell
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Finn Wolfhard
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Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2018
— Best Cast Ensemble
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2018
— Best Villain
Saturn Awards 2018
— Best Young Performer
Saturn Awards 2018
— Best Supporting Actor
Saturn Awards 2018
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2018
— Most Frightened Performance
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2018
— Best Picture
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2018
— Best Cast Ensemble
Key opinion
Andy Muschietti's adaptation is widely praised for its atmospheric visuals and Bill Skarsgård's unsettling performance as Pennywise. While most viewers laud the child cast's chemistry and the film's blend of horror and coming-of-age drama, reactions are split regarding the balance of humor and scares, as well as the script's focus on character development versus supernatural spectacle.
| Acting | Bill Skarsgård’s portrayal of Pennywise provides a menacing, distinct, and iconic evolution of the character. | |
| Acting | The child ensemble displays strong chemistry and charismatic performances that anchor the film's emotional stakes. | |
| Production | The production design and atmosphere successfully evoke a visceral, 80s-inspired sense of dread. | |
| Humor | The script blends crude, teen-style humor with horror, creating a polarizing experience where some find the jokes a welcome relief and others find them irritating or jarring. | |
| Screenplay | The film’s narrative structure is a point of contention; supporters praise its tight focus on the Losers' Club, while critics find the plot thin, rushed, and prone to losing momentum in the third act. |