Grade for it

[melindaville]

I cannot compare King's books to the movies and series that have been done. I enjoy them all--although the books will always hold a special place in my heart before any movie because that is my medium of choice. King paints such believable characters and weaves relationships that you can't help but wrapping your heart around. I still think of Fran and Stu as people I know--or knew at one point. No other author has ever made me suspend disbelief and become swallowed within a book.

The first time I saw a Stephen King movie, I was disappointed (I won't say which one) but it was the only one because I realized that it would be impossible for me to ever enjoy a King movie if I compared it to the book. Books and movies are apples and oranges; you cannot compare them.

So now, I read the book and the book never coexists with the film/series/tv show that corresponds with it. That's filed in my film/series/tv folder. I watched IT #1 and loved it--an A all the way because it is a GREAT movie. It's not a King book; it is an adaptation of King's book.

I also LOVE Mr. Mercedes, although there are many changes to characters, names, plot, etc. It will never compete with my love for the written Hodges Trilogy but on a different and satisfying (perhaps not quite as--but as I said, I am a book lover first and foremost) level. JMO! And have an awesome day.

 

[Paddy C]

I give it an A. I wasn't expecting to enjoy it as much as I did. I can't wait to own the movie, and see the director's cut

To be honest, when I originally heard there was an IT movie being made I had visions of another run-of-the-mill 'remake' but I'm so glad that I was proved so wrong.

 

[GeorgieFan2003]

To be honest, when I originally heard there was an IT movie being made I had visions of another run-of-the-mill 'remake' but I'm so glad that I was proved so wrong.

Me too. I really didn't have much expectations. I just wanted entertainment more than anything. The only thing I was worried about is how graphic it was going to be. I knew it was going to be more intense than the original miniseries. I just didn't want to be grossed out.

 

[taggs7475]

My performance was outstanding!

 

[kingricefan]

My performance was outstanding!

 

[weezergirl]

I give it an A. I decided to go in with an open mind, let go of whatever would be different from the book (because of course things would be!). The most important parts for me are 1. the camaraderie of the losers and 2. the creepiness of Pennywise. I feel like they hit the nail on the head on both of these counts. Those kids had me rolling! THEY'RE GAZEBOS AND THEY'RE B.S.!! has officially been added to my lexicon. Also...the floating? Sheesh. Creepy. I love the book, it's one of my all time favorites (not just from Sai King but overall) and I really enjoyed the first take on IT. Tim Curry will creep me out for the rest of my days and I say thankya, but new Pennywise was creepy in a different way and I liked it. Also as an 80s/90s kid it struck home for me in a way the 50s never did. I like the idea of nostalgia for the 50s but I can't experience it personally. Bust a move playing on someone's boombox? I feel that. Hard. I'm very much looking forward to part 2.