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Watching a movie adaptation of a well-loved book that is both interesting enough for the unfamiliar and earns the approval of fans of the novel is a rare occurrence. Few films can walk the line between preserving originality and modifying parts of the book to add aspects of greater visual appeal. It (2017), however, manages to do so with ease, and maintains its balance with grace. The film is far from the first of cinematic adaptations of Stephen King's novels, nor will it be the last, but Andy Muschietti's vision of the iconic tale is certainly one of the best.

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