The group dynamics of the (very good) cast
propel the film as each Losers Club member
faces down his or her personal demons.
(Chastain especially gives the material a lift.)
Taking each storyline at a time, all accompanied
by flashbacks, gives each character some depth,
even as the crowded film — at nearly three-
hours long — verges on turning into a clown car.
That sheer much-ness is in the spirit of King’s
massive book. “Chapter Two” is, for better or
worse, a horror carnival.
“It: Chapter Two,” a Warner Bros. release, is rated
R by the Motion Picture Association of America
for disturbing violent content and bloody
images throughout, pervasive language, and
some crude sexual material. Running time: 169
minutes. Two and a half stars out of four.
MPAA definition of R: Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying
parent or adult guardian.