alphacuremom

Not that the majority of the cut scenes were essential but they make the delivery of the story far smoother. When I first watched FWWM it felt like I was missing pieces so to speak, which isn't foreign for mysteries, much less Twin Peaks, but in more of a narrative sense. The nearly 4 hour uncut vision would have been a delight to experience but I guess this is the next best thing. After watching the original series and return season for the first time recently I can see how David was in a predicament with this film, not knowing if he'd ever make a follow up it was hard to justify adding questions that wouldn't be answered or even remotely touched on. But in hindsight keeping in those seeds that eventually grow to be entire basis of the return was absolutely the route to go. I think now that the story has concluded the least studios could do is give us an uncut physical release of FWWM.

People are way too hard on this movie. While the first film has a smoother plot and pace I believe it is more a matter of the material. The adult actors do an incredible job embodying the younger versions of the characters. There are some scenes and plot elements that could have used some more thought and planning, but ultimately it is a faithful adaptation of kings novel. Most audiences don't seem to enjoy the more mystical elements of the story. If you're a fan of the story you will like this one. If you just like stranger things and couldn't care less about king's original vision, this won't be for you.