IT (2017) Movie Review

1 John 4:18 says, "Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love." -NLT

Welcome to the Loser's Club.

IT is a brilliant, masterful telling of Steven King's infamous novel. This film, both hysterical and terrifying, introduces each member of the Loser's Club as young teenagers. Each of them is the victims of bullying. Each of them is lonely and troubled. Each of them has a paralyzing fear.

As individuals, they are vulnerable to the worst kind of evil, a monster that feeds on children. They come together because of their mutual circumstances, which give them empathy for each other. As a unit, they are strong enough to stand up to their bullies, to their fears, and to the monster that preys on them.

Throughout their journey, each of them finds the strength to fight their personal fears, including the monster. They have love for each other, love for family, and love for their town. A burning love. A selfless love. An avenging love. They don't even hesitate to charge into the dark, dirty sewer for the ones they love.

As long as they stick together, the monster is far less likely to hurt them. Will they stick together? Will they be strong enough to defeat the monster? Or will they have to return for a second battle? Only time will tell.

Isaiah 41:10
"Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.
Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you.
I will hold you up with my victorious right hand." -NLT