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Review: Stephen Kings IT
Posted by:Stephen King, the author of numerous best selling novels, lends his work to the teleplay we enjoy known as "IT". If your a fan of King's books, the best thing you can do for yourself is watch the films adapted from his literature. Of course, there is something to be said about the transition from paper to film, however, in the case of IT, the terror is not lost.
The characters in this film are a group of kids who are each uniquely alienated from their environments. There's a wheezing kid, the fat boy, studderer, the girl without a mom, the black kid, the comedian, and the aloof goodie goodie. They all cross paths and form a kind of club, and the power of the bond they create stays with them forever.
Suddenly, the small New England town becomes the place of horror as children in the neighborhood are turning up dead. Our band of kids goes searching for the truth, and come across an evil that remains named only as "IT". 30 years later, evil returns to the small town and the children return to confront it one final time.
"IT" works because it explores issues that we all have survived from our childhoods like trust, friendship, self-esteem, and death. It brings you back to a lofty time of freedom and summer days, and the black marks that occurred along the way. "IT" reminds you that the trauma experienced in childhood is a part of us, always. This film succeeds without the high level of gore and violence. Rather than blood and guts, it pulls the viewer into a point of personalized association and then goes for the slow kill.
"IT" is a long film (about 6 hours), so get ready to spend some time on this one, but be assured that getting to know these characters is going to be time well spent.
RENTability : 9/10. Everyone will enjoy this film. Give yourself enough time to watch it without being rushed. Really, a must see.
BUYability : 9/10. The film is inexpensive and a great addition to your collection.
The characters in this film are a group of kids who are each uniquely alienated from their environments. There's a wheezing kid, the fat boy, studderer, the girl without a mom, the black kid, the comedian, and the aloof goodie goodie. They all cross paths and form a kind of club, and the power of the bond they create stays with them forever.
Suddenly, the small New England town becomes the place of horror as children in the neighborhood are turning up dead. Our band of kids goes searching for the truth, and come across an evil that remains named only as "IT". 30 years later, evil returns to the small town and the children return to confront it one final time.
"IT" works because it explores issues that we all have survived from our childhoods like trust, friendship, self-esteem, and death. It brings you back to a lofty time of freedom and summer days, and the black marks that occurred along the way. "IT" reminds you that the trauma experienced in childhood is a part of us, always. This film succeeds without the high level of gore and violence. Rather than blood and guts, it pulls the viewer into a point of personalized association and then goes for the slow kill.
"IT" is a long film (about 6 hours), so get ready to spend some time on this one, but be assured that getting to know these characters is going to be time well spent.
RENTability : 9/10. Everyone will enjoy this film. Give yourself enough time to watch it without being rushed. Really, a must see.
BUYability : 9/10. The film is inexpensive and a great addition to your collection.
Review by NodNShrug,
the prettiest MoviesOnline Member next to Michael
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