So to see a screenplay done of the book in such a pitiful fashion is a travesty.

The interaction between the characters, how they all bond is rushed and you're left feeling confused. Their own particular encounters with Pennywise have also been changed, for the worse. In the book they each have their own personal horrific experiences with It and in some cases barely escape with their lives, yet in the film a few of them find themselves in Pennywise's clutches yet escape!!

This leads me on to my biggest grudge of all. Had the producers of this film put any effort at all into transferring Pennywise to screen we would have seen a character of such malevolence and pure evil that Freddie Kruger would have seemed like Bambi!

The story jumps in confusing time scales and you're left wondering how certain situations developed so quickly. Even the scenarios in which some of the more peripheral characters are involved lent structure to the book, yet they become horribly misconstrued in the film. Why some of the scenes were changed from the original book is a mystery.

My only hope is that this story is that, with a decent cast and directors, this is made into one of the best horror films of our time. Dream on....


Great film right up until the last ten minutes   February 1, 2006
 3 out of 3 found this review helpful

This film is some of the greatest horror work to date in parts, and is equally an abomination mankind was never meant to suffer at others.

The film is basically split inot two halves the first half showing us the history set back in 1958 when the main characters of the film were mere children. It shows there normal lives growing up dealing with their parents, going to school and yes indeed battling a centuries old evil clown by the name of pennywise. This section of the film is the bit to see, I would storngly urge horror fans to watch the children part of this film.

However the instant they become adults it begins to spiral away. The characters who as children were cute adorable youngsters that viewers liked and empathised with. The adults they have become are irritating ridiculous characters which any viewr hungrily awaits the death of.

However even with the disappointing second half as adults, the real downfall of this film is the last ten minutes. I shall not ruin this part in my review as they're may still be some who disregard this review and choose to watch the film right the way through anyway. Woe betide thos of you that do though, my strongest suggestion to those of you interested in seeing this film would be rent it rather than buy it but either way whatever you do always ALWAYS stop the video a good 10-15 minutes before the end, it truly can only disappoint!


Check below the bed!!!!!!!!!!!!!   January 30, 2006
 2 out of 3 found this review helpful

In a word, SUPERB!! Although i do agree with many of you about the lack of suspense in the ending. However,Tim Curry kicks the ass off everyone else in the film,and i would like to take this opportunity 2 say a huge thanx 2 him 4 installing in me an immovable fear of clowns. First seen at the age of 12 and never forgotten since, this movie should b in every home on the face of the earth!

Having also read the book, and finding it equally enjoyable, it matters not how you view this masterpiece. JUST DO IT!!!!!!!!!!! AND 4 PETE'S SAKE, B4 YOU GO 2 BED EVERY NITE 4 THE REST OF YOURS LIVES AFTER EITHER READING THIS BOOK OR WATCHING THIS FILM, CHECK EVERY CUPBOARD AND MORE IMPORTANTLY,BELOW UR BED!!!!!! Because believe me, i still do, and always will!!!

(WATCH THE MOVIE, YOU'LL C WHAT I MEAN)