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From the moment I saw this trailer, I could instantly feel a fantastic vibe from it. After seeing Bill Skarsgard cast as Pennywise, I was ecstatic! Unlike most, I personally loved him as Roman Godfrey in Netflix's Hemlock Grove. He delivered a performance of the ages, and every moment he was on the screen, my eyes were fixated, and my ears perked to hear what he said in that creepy, yet oddly satisfying, clown voice he spoke in.

The movie itself was spectacular in the field of grabbing you from the start, and not letting you go till the final black screen forced me to leave. The cast itself of the "Losers Club" were all perfectly written. From the hysterical comic relief of Richie Tolzier (Finn Wolfhard), to the ever so memorable stuttering of Bill Denbrough (Jaeden Lieberher). Nowadays in films, most effects are washed and thrown at you in a blur so quickly that you get a headache from all the moving parts. Muschietti excelled at balancing the horror with the drama, while adding in some of the most grotesquely gorgeous visuals that have been brought to the big screen. From even the slightest parts of either maggots or blood, to the full blown disgustingly horrific visuals, it was a treat from the get-go.

Remembering the 1990's original TV movie, this film was an amazingly done "big-screen" remake. Skarsgard's performance, for even being in a limited role, was on par with that of Heath Ledger's portrayal of the Joker in The Dark Knight, which speaks BOUNDS to his performance. There is even an IGN article which discusses how he made the child-actors cry on set, because he didn't want to break character. Amazingly done on his part, and the casting selections were all phenomenal. The whole time I kept tying it back to the original, as well as the book itself, and I wasn't even close to disappointed...

All in all, this film is easily one of the most memorable of the year, and following what seems to have been the worst weekend in Box Office history, this is an amazing rebound. IT was a spectacle from start to finish, and left me begging for more! (9/10, 16+ due to gore, and language)

Now, for those who have rated this title as a 1/10 or even a 10/10, they have no clue what they're talking about, and are instead rating it because of their love for the franchise as a whole. I, myself, am a fan of Scott's Alien franchise, and am a glorified fan of Michael Fassbender. I had preordered my ticket a month in advance, and I was extremely hyped to see the newest installment. With that being said, I was not disappointed, but nor was I blown away. The movie itself is a slow burner, and there are holes within the movie itself, that are indeed noticeable. With that all being said, I think the effects and visual display of the movie were phenomenal, and the overall acting itself was solid. Michael Fassbender literally, though, SAVES this movie. His role in the film is remarkably done, and again, as one who has seen every film of his, this easily notches a top 5 performance on his part. I feel like Ridley bit off a bit more than he could chew with all the interconnecting points, and the supporting cast around Fassbender was indeed lacking. Overall, however, the film was a pleasant experience. Some parts did drag, while others kept me on the edge of my seat, mouth open, and gawking at the screen. I would recommend this movie to those who have followed the franchise through-and-through, and although it isn't nearly the level of the original two, I would put it on that same pedestal as Prometheus. Well done for the most part, and again, if you love Michael Fassbender, this movie is a DEFINITE see. I would give it a 8/10, purely because I didn't once feel connected to any members of the Covenant space crew, aside from Walter(Michael Fassbender), and the overall performances were nothing to write home about. I myself am a HUGE fan of the visually stunning displays in movies, and this didn't disappoint from that retrospect.

Get Out was one of those movies that I, personally, couldn't tell if it was going to be even the slightest thing toward a good movie... I was wrong. Jordan Peele comes out and does a splendid job with Get Out. The camera angles, and great work with lighting and display, add on to the suspenseful build of the movie. The reviews on this movie have been nothing but positive, and this one is no different!

Although not having any "big name stars" on the casting sheet, those to me are usually the best horrors/thrillers. The ability to make someone pop on screen, and learn about that character just through dialogue is ornately done, and makes the conversation roll like R's off the tongue. The appliance of "social flaws", where its jokingly basically "white people who say they aren't racist, but really are" is indeed an underlying theme throughout the movie. Some comedic relief, and references get a giggle out of myself and the audience, but do not let the name "Jordan Peele" trick you into assuming this is purely Satire and comedy, when instead it is a borderline-flawless thriller/mystery.

This movie's ability to allow us as the audience to fill in the missing holes, and "piece together the puzzle" is something I value GREATLY out of a thriller. Being my favorite genre, along with horrors, and having seen so many, it is hard to notch a solid result. With that being said, this movie hit every peg on my list, and impressed from start to finish. (AGE: 15+ for grotesque scenes/language/some slighted gestures)