It Chapter Two, the follow-up to the 2017 hit film, had high expectations to live up to, but ultimately falls short. Director Andy Muschietti struggled to contain the story within its two hour and forty-five minute runtime, resulting in too many flashbacks and an over-reliance on jump scares. The performances of the adult cast were strong, but the menace of Pennywise didn't feel as intense as it did in the first film. The writing was mostly solid, but certain moments fell flat and the CGI effects were underwhelming. The ending, however, was well done, tying up both movies in a satisfying manner... læs resten.