Incannerax What a waste of my time!!!

ChicDragon It's a mild crowd pleaser for people who are exhausted by blockbusters.

Matylda Swan It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties.

Stephanie There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

MartinHafer Long before "The Golem" (1915, 1917, 1929 and, again, in 1936), the story of this mythical clay statue was a Jewish folktale. The most famous version (portrayed in these three movies) is set in Prague. The local Jews are being persecuted and a rabbi builds a clay man. And, invoking the powers of darkness, he can control it and make it kill with impunity. Now, decades later, "It!" is an updated version--going on the assumption that this creature somehow was discovered in the 20th century and its secret is revealed to an unhinged young museum assistant curator (Roddy McDowell). You know he's unhinged in the opening scene, as he apparently keeps his mother's corpse at home--dressing it and talking to it as if she is alive! Later, when he discovers how to control the Golem, he uses it to exact revenge against people who have mistreated him."It!" is a very nice update to the old story. While the creature is a bit hard to believe at times, watching McDowell play such a crazy guy was actually a lot of fun. Overall, a very good horror film provided you suspend disbelief and just enjoy.By the way, during the film McDowell's character refers to the movie "The Golem" but apparently incorrectly says that it's a 1924 film. A minor mistake, I understand.

thinker1691 Anyone who has every followed the rich full and popular life of actor Roddy McDowall, knows and understands that here was a very underrated individual. Praised by the high and mighty for his unflagging integrity as well as his immeasurable friendship, he played many parts, but was seldom seen as a heavy. This film is called " IT " and has him playing Arthur Pimm, a museum curator who discovers a strange and powerful statue. It's original intentions were benign at first, the statue does whatever he is ordered to do. Eventually however it's limitless abilities leads to self-aggrandizement and disaster. From petty theft to ultimate murder, Pimm eventually realizes that such power in the hands of even the most innocent individual can and does lead to corruption. Despite becoming delusional and diabolical, his character is seen as pathetic and obsessively two dimensional, yet Roddy makes him dependent and sympathetic. The film is not considered among McDowall's best, indeed it is still a milestone for his many fans. Much time has elapsed and today stands as a cult Classic. Easily recommended to all. ****

Woodyanders Deranged mama's boy assistant museum curator Arthur Primm (delightfully played to the sniveling wimpy hilt by Roddy McDowall) brings a deadly and grotesquely ugly golem statue to life so he can bump off his enemies. Unfortunately, the power of the golem gets out of hand and poor Arthur finds himself in a huge mess of trouble. Writer/director Herbert J. Leder treats the potentially silly premise with admirable seriousness, maintains a steady pace throughout, and relates a relevant and provocative central message on how power can corrupt and destroy the human soul. This film further benefits from solid and sincere acting from a sturdy cast: McDowall in particular shines as the wimpy and weaselly Arthur (having him live with the skeletal remains of his mother's corpse is an especially nice macabre touch), plus there are fine supporting turns by the gorgeous Jill Haworth as the fetching Ellen Grove, Paul Maxwell as affable visiting American history expert Jim Perkins, Aubrey Richards as the stern, fussy Professor Weal, Noel Trevarthen as the meddlesome Inspector White, and Richard Goolden as a wise old rabbi. The golem makes for a very cool and original indestructible monster. Both Davis Boulton's crisp cinematography and Carlo Martelli's roaring, dramatic score are up to par. Moreover, the movie offers a few inspired moments of wickedly black humor and concludes on a properly gloomy note. A nifty fright flick.

MightyGorga Not one of the more impressive of the 1960s wave of British monster/horror movies, this film is dull and poorly scripted, with a thoroughly unfrightening monster - the Golem moves so slowly that the only way it could plausibly kill someone is by boring him to death. The only thing making It! remotely watchable is the late Roddy McDowall, who took a relatively shallow role and added depth and humor to it as only he could.