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Early Reviews For IT Chapter Two Praise Bill Hader’s Performance, Film’s Tone And Scares

August 20, 2019 | Posted by Joseph Lee
IT Chapter Two Pennywise Image Credit: Warner Bros.

Advance screenings for IT Chapter Two began in earnest tonight, which meant that critics got their first chance to give their thoughts on social media about the end of Pennywise. Most of the early reactions single out Bill Hader’s performance as Richie Tozier in general, while others once again cite the film’s tone (and heart, something the first film was praised for). As for the negative aspects, some critics state that the film might be too ambitious and lengthy. You can see some of the highlights below:

The film will debut in theaters on September 6. It was directed by Andres Muschietti from a script by Gary Dauberman, based on the novel by Stephen King. The sequel stars James McAvoy as Bill, Jay Ryan as Ben, James Ransone as Eddie, Jessica Chastian as Beverly Marsh, Bill Hader as Richie Tozier, Andy Bean as Stanley Uris, Isaiah Mustafa as Mike, Teach Grant as Henry Bowers, Jess Weixler as Bill’s wife, Xavier Dolan as Adrian Mellon, Will Beinbrink as Tom Rogan and the return of Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise.

Here’s a synopsis: Because every 27 years evil revisits the town of Derry, Maine, “It Chapter Two” brings the characters—who’ve long since gone their separate ways—back together as adults, nearly three decades after the events of the first film.

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