Every once in a while, a movie comes by and takes the audience by storm (no pun intended 😃). For 2017, that movie was IT.
This highly anticipated film retold the the story about the poor kids from Derry getting terrorized by the demonic clown known as Pennywise. For those of us that grew up seeing the 1990 miniseries, expectations were extremely high for this. And oh man, did IT deliver.
I absolutely loved this movie. Without getting too much into the film itself (since this review is about the soundtrack), I'll just stop at saying it was one of the most enjoyable theater going experiences I've had in YEARS.
For every movie that we hold dear in our memories, is a brilliant soundtrack to accompany it. Think of movies like Back To The Future, for example. When you think back to every iconic scene in the film, you probably remember the score playing in the background. The same goes for the IT soundtrack.
Benjamin Wallfisch has composed a masterpiece that works hand in hand with this outstanding film. Each track perfectly fits the mood for each scene that it was in. The songs truly capture the terror, the heart, and the drama that each character faced in the film. Perfect example is the track "Georgie, Meet Pennywise". Anyone who knows the story, knows exactly what happens in this scene. Listening to this track takes you through an emotional journey, sending chills down your spine as you imagine the terror that is about to happen in the film.
Overall, this score (like the movie) takes you through the story of Derry, and all of its heartwarming, funny, and terrorizing moments in a way that you won't forget.
