The first reactions to It: Chapter 2 are in: “It’ll make more money than Warner Bros knows what to do with”

It Chapter 2 reactions
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The world-first reactions to 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:It: Chapter 2 are in. With Pennywise’s returning to cinemas ♊on September 6, a few members of the press got𓆏 the chance to see the scare-filled sequel a few weeks early.

Both the adult and kid versions of the Losers’ Club are big hits, with Bill Hader even being tipped for an Oscar nod. Elsewhere, reactions were decidedly mixed, some commenting that the runtime feels overly long in places and not as tight as the o🌊riginal. Here are a selection of the reactions to It: Chapter 2.

The adult Losers make their mark

One major difference in It: Chapter 2 is that the movie shifts back and forth between the Losers’ Club as kids – as seen in the first mov🌜ie – and their adult selves. One me𒐪mber of the Losers’ Club especially stands out (more on that in a moment). However, it might take some time to get adjusted to the changing time periods, according to the reactions.

A worthwhile ending that brings the scare

It: Chapte🐈r Two will be the end of the Pennywise saga, and it sounds like it’s going to sign off with a bang. Emotional reactions have already been shared, including some tears, with one critic calli𒈔ng it a “satisfying and emotional conclusion.”

Does It: Chapter Two stick around too long?

This is the balloon-fille꧙d elephant in the room. The It: Chapter Two runtime is pretty staggering for a horror m🧸ovie, standing at 165 minutes long. It’s been a source of discontent among those who have already seen it. Our advice? Find a comfy chair and downgrade your large drink to a medium.

Bill Hader steals the show

Hader – the creator and star of Barry, plus former Saturday Night Live cast member – has everyone up in arms about just how great his performance is in the It sequel. 💝He plays a grown-up version of Richie, and there’s already serious buzz about awards season.

Will it float to the top of the box office?

In a word: yes.

Want more from Pennywise? Read about the It: Chapter Two director’s plans for a supercut combining both chapters.

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