Come on, you people are supposed to let me know when bad movies are coming out!
Apparently, this is going to be TWO movies, one set in the past when they're still young and the other in the modern day. I have no problem with the two movie idea. That could work.
My problem is this.
This is Pennywise.
(Well, both Pennywises). There's a comparison for you.
The old Pennywise worked because it looks like a normal clown. Maybe slightly off, but you don't think anythings wrong until he actually starts trying to frighten you. The contrast between his looks and his actions make him even more unsettling. You could believe this guy could lure kids to him by acting all friendly and they wouldn't see the threat until it was too late.
This guys is just generic nightmare clown #8470. The design is about as subtle as a punch to the crotch.
Also, the old Pennywise worked because it was Tim Curry. This new guy? He's not Tim Curry. he's been in the Narnia movies and that maze Runner stuff. Basically, you haven't heard of him.
I'm not expecting this to be one of the few
good Stephen King adaptations.