The Summers of It - Chapter Two: It Ends
The Summers of It - Chapter Two: It Ends

The Summers of It - Chapter Two: It Ends

2019Movie40 minEnglish

This documentary focuses on the actors and their journey over two summers to create the remake to the original IT, by Stephen King. The documentary originally released as bonus material, bundled with IT: Chapter Two.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes62%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users88%
Director: Andrés MuschiettiGenres: Horror, Drama, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Twenty-seven years after the events of the first film, the Losers Club, now adults, are brought back to Derry, Maine, by Mike Hanlon to fulfill their childhood promise to destroy Pennywise the Dancing Clown once and for all. As they struggle to remember their past and overcome their deepest fears, they must confront the shape-shifting entity that has resurfaced to terrorize the town once more. The fight for their lives and sanity culminates in a final, terrifying showdown with the ancient evil.

Critical Reception

While it garnered a mixed-to-positive reception from critics, 'It Chapter Two' was praised for its ambition, strong performances, particularly from Bill Hader and Bill Skarsgård, and its effective horror sequences. However, it was also criticized for its length, pacing issues, and a less cohesive narrative compared to its predecessor. Audiences generally responded more favorably, appreciating the conclusion to the Losers' story and the blend of scares and emotional depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious scope and strong performances, especially from Bill Hader and Bill Skarsgård.
  • Criticized for its excessive runtime and pacing issues, leading to a less focused narrative than the first film.
  • The horror elements and emotional stakes are generally well-received, offering a satisfactory, albeit lengthy, conclusion.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film as a satisfying conclusion to the 'It' saga, highlighting the performances and the emotional weight of the story. While some found it a bit long, the overall sentiment was positive, with many enjoying the blend of horror and character development.

Fun Fact

Bill Skarsgård revealed that he improvised some of Pennywise's more disturbing behaviors during filming, often startling his co-stars in the process.

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