I saw this on the Sci-Fi station and decided to watch it because a friend had recommended it to me a few weeks prior. At first I was hesitant because it was four hours long, but I enjoy most King films so I pulled up a chair, grabbed some popcorn and prepared myself for a long haul I hoped would be worth it. Boy was I wrong.
The first two hours was just the kids' side stories and how they came in contact with "IT." By the time we got to the 4th or 5th kid, I didn't even care anymore. I figured since the second 2 hours would involve the adults, I'd give it a try. Well, it just kept going downhill. 30 Minutes before it was over, I was practically MAKING myself not change the channel. Only because I'd watched so much and figured I shouldn't turn it now. Not because I was actually interested in how it ended.
Maybe this was a scary movie 15 years ago, but I found the storyline, and especially the effects, embarrassing! I wonder why everyone I know enjoyed this movie so much? I just wasn't entertained and I'm sorry I wasted my evening on such garbage. John Ritter couldn't even save it and will someone please NEVER cast Annette O'Toole in a film again? She was horrible and very annoying. 1/10 for trying.
The first two hours was just the kids' side stories and how they came in contact with "IT." By the time we got to the 4th or 5th kid, I didn't even care anymore. I figured since the second 2 hours would involve the adults, I'd give it a try. Well, it just kept going downhill. 30 Minutes before it was over, I was practically MAKING myself not change the channel. Only because I'd watched so much and figured I shouldn't turn it now. Not because I was actually interested in how it ended.
Maybe this was a scary movie 15 years ago, but I found the storyline, and especially the effects, embarrassing! I wonder why everyone I know enjoyed this movie so much? I just wasn't entertained and I'm sorry I wasted my evening on such garbage. John Ritter couldn't even save it and will someone please NEVER cast Annette O'Toole in a film again? She was horrible and very annoying. 1/10 for trying.