It Chapter Two (2019)

Godfrey finds the sequel an obscenely entertaining, confident step up that is deeper, scarier and funnier. He especially praises Bill Skarsgård’s unnerving performance as Pennywise and the film’s bold, inventive horror spectacle.

O'Sullivan finds the film bold, frequently shocking and ultimately thrilling, though overlong and uneven. She especially praises its poignant portrayal of Richie’s concealed sexuality and thwarted desire.

Rothkopf says this horror sequel more than surpasses its predecessor. He highlights the grown-up Losers’ Club confronting Pennywise again.

Stewart finds the sequel knowingly campy and entertaining, though it cannot match the source novel’s scope. He especially praises Bill Hader’s more layered performance as Richie.

The available standfirst describes the film as a captivating conclusion to the killer-clown saga. It singles out the Losers' Club's grim homecoming, but the full review is unavailable.

Thomas finds the sequel enjoyable but over-reliant on jump scares and nostalgia. He singles out Bill Skarsgård’s terrifying Pennywise performance as its chief source of real chills.

Debruge finds the sequel overlong but suitably scary, and ultimately satisfying in the way it brings the story to a close. He praises its inventive horror set pieces and the sense of closure, while criticizing the drawn-out running time.

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The page identifies this as a review, but its verdict is hidden behind the access prompt. The visible standfirst only notes the grown-up Losers reuniting to face Pennywise again.

The review finds the sequel haltingly satisfying but overlong, repetitive, and less frightening than the first film. It praises the ensemble cast, especially Bill Hader’s standout performance as Richie.

Rife finds the film underwhelming and not especially frightening, despite its appealing craft and performances. She singles out Bill Hader’s magnetic turn for praise, while criticizing the mistimed humor for undermining suspense.

Kermode finds the sequel entertaining but frustrating, with spectacle that fails to deliver much emotional impact. He praises its visual style and singled-out eerily understated moments, while criticizing its episodic structure and reliance on humor that deflates dread.

Graham finds the ambitious sequel slightly less affecting than its predecessor, though it captures the spirit of King’s novel. He praises the adult Losers’ performances, especially Bill Hader, and the film’s poignant shifts between timeframes, while criticizing its episodic middle and overreliance on CGI.

Yamato finds the film emotionally resonant but overstuffed, with its scares often falling short. She praises Jessica Chastain’s performance and singles out Beverly’s unsettling visit to her old apartment as the film’s most successful scene.

Bitel finds the film an overlong, dull rehash of the first chapter. He singles out Pennywise’s brief appearance as a normal man in greasepaint as more menacing than the elaborate digital transformations.

The critic finds the sequel pointless, overlong, and predictable compared with the first film. Bill Skarsgård’s chilling performance as Pennywise is singled out as the film’s most frightening strength.

DeFore finds the film less satisfying than its predecessor, criticizing its repetitive structure and excessive length. He praises the casting and Bill Hader’s scene-stealing performance, but says the adult Losers lack the younger cast’s chemistry.

Bastién finds the film frustratingly thin and tonally uneven, with too little horror or emotional weight. She particularly faults it for wasting Pennywise and making the scares feel silly and forgettable.

Sandwell finds the sequel creepy, affecting, and worthy of the first film. He particularly praises the casting and the performances of Bill Hader and James Ransone, while noting that some scares feel repetitive.

The critic finds it an impressive, daring, and entertaining horror blockbuster, despite some flaws. She praises the adult cast and the film’s ambitious, unsettling set pieces, but finds the ending undercooked.

The critic finds the film messy and uneven but ultimately rewarding for its bold scale and heartfelt grasp of Stephen King’s characters. Bill Hader’s performance as Richie is singled out as the standout.

Roffman finds the film emotionally affecting despite its exhausting jump scares, CGI, and overlong runtime. He particularly praises the heartfelt portraits of the Losers and the cast’s ensemble chemistry.

The critic finds the sequel a satisfying blend of horror and humor, despite its excessive length and an anticlimactic ending. They single out Bill Hader’s performance and the film’s strangest, most inventive scares for praise.

The critic finds the sequel stronger than its predecessor, praising its focus on intimate psychological horror. The scenes with Mrs. Kersh and Pennywise as Beverly’s father stand out for relying on performers rather than elaborate effects.

Leitch finds the sequel overlong and less compelling than its predecessor. He praises Bill Hader’s standout performance but faults the film for sidelining Pennywise and leaning on exhausting mythology.

Brew finds the film a bloated, disappointing downgrade that runs out of story despite its lengthy runtime. He praises Jessica Chastain and Bill Hader’s performances and the film’s capable direction and cinematography.

Surrey finds the sequel underwhelming and ultimately a missed opportunity to embrace the novel’s strangeness. He singles out the repetitive scare pattern and the film’s nearly three-hour runtime as key complaints.