I have no problems with the effects, and I totally agree with the cast, it's one of those films that if it weren't for the cast, it wouldn't be even half of what it is.
To summarize, I have serious problems in how they manage to overcome their fears, I see the friendship they have as very weak and I did not like the conclusion of how the film unfolds, it was the weakest part of the film, the book and the miniseries itself, friendship and the conclusion of the fight is much stronger ...
about the turtle there are several references in the movie but it is very important in the book and they leave it aside, the turtle is the opposite of pennywise, the children are a kind of chosen ones of the turtle to beat the clown since only the union and friendship can beat him...
The more I look for details, the worse the movie is, but I think that as entertainment it complies and yes, I also saw it more as an adventure movie than a horror one, it is precisely the same type of sensation that the Strangers Things series generates, I tries to scare and generate tension but it's more of a Goonies-style trip
