A very early screening of IT: Chapter Two just took place in the US and the early social media reactions by critics are in. Unfortunately, it looks like Chapter Two is not nearly as good as its predecessor. The film has been called “uneven,” “contrived,” and also “disappointing.” However, most critics are in agreement that it contains some great set pieces and is still worth the watch. Here are some of the early reactions:
Ultimately, I was disappointed — I really wish they had gone all in on a trilogy, the conclusion is simply too much to tackle in only one feature film. BUT, with that being said… (1/2) — Clarke Wolfe (@clarkewolfe) August 21, 2019
— William Bibbiani (@WilliamBibbiani) August 21, 2019
— /Film (@slashfilm) August 21, 2019
— Haleigh Foutch (@HaleighFoutch) August 21, 2019
— ben mekler (@benmekler) August 21, 2019 While the early reactions aren’t what I hoped it would be, I’m still very excited to catch it. IT: Chapter One is perhaps one of the most entertaining and heartfelt mainstream horror movie in ages. Stay tuned to Lowyat.net over the coming weeks for my in-depth review of Chapter Two.
IT: Chapter Two official synopsis: Evil resurfaces in Derry as director Andy Muschietti reunites the Losers Club in a return to where it all began with “IT Chapter Two,” the conclusion to the highest-grossing horror film of all time. Twenty-seven years after the Losers Club defeated Pennywise, he has returned to terrorize the town of Derry once more. Now adults, the Losers have long since gone their separate ways. However, people are disappearing again, so Mike, the only one of the group to remain in their hometown, calls the others home. Damaged by the experiences of their past, they must each conquer their deepest fears to destroy Pennywise once and for all…putting them directly in the path of the shape-shifting clown that has become deadlier than ever. IT: Chapter Two is set to hit Malaysian cinemas on 5 September 2019.
