It: Chapter 2 and Everything Else You Need to See This Month
IT: Chapter 2
The first IT film, a well received horror mystery drama focused entirely on one half of the narrative, namely the childhood section of the story. Chapter 2 brings in the other half of the story, which was originally intermingled in the books.
27 years after the events of the first film The Losers’ Club reassembles and comes home to Derry to deal with the reemergence of Pennywise, an evil which in many ways represents the evils of a town deeply divided. Featuring James McAvoy, Jessica Chastain and Bill Hader, this is going to be the horror to watch this year, teaching us that when we stand together, we can take on eldritch horrors, and when we don’t, we get drowned by freaky clowns and naked old ladies. 2019 seems like a good year to learn that lesson. Clocking in at almost 3 hours, you better be prepared for more than your regular monster of the week popcorn horror.
A lot can happen in two years, the original kids had to be digitally de-aged for the sequel, they had grown so much.
In cinemas Sept 5
Rambo: Last Blood
First Blood was drawn in 1982, now Last Blood will be drawn in 2019. Billed to be the last Rambo movie unless it does well, director Adrian Grunberg, wants this movie to close the loop, but Stallone likes money. A mate’s daughter gets kidnapped, so Rambo must strain Mexico-U.S. relations by chopping his way through dozens of cartel gang members to get her back.
In cinemas Sept 19
Ad Astra
With cinematograpy from the man behind Dunkirk and Interstellar, expect amazing visuals in this sci-fi adventure to the near future. Brad Pitt must find his dad (Tommy Lee Jones) on the outer edges of our solar system to solve a mystery that could save life on earth. Featuring Liv Tyler in the same role she played in Armageddon.
In cinemas Sept 19
DANGER CLOSE: THE BATTLE OF LONG TAN
It’s not often we see films about the Anzacs in Vietnam. But this story shines a light on one of those clashes and its significance. This true to life war drama tells the story of Aussies and Kiwis holding off superior numbers and winning a battle they had only a slim chance of surviving.
In cinemas Sept 5
