The "Group Shot" Blocking of "It" (2017)

There's a lot to like about "It" (2017). It's gorgeous, has an amazing cast, some genuinely scary moments and an incredible performance by Bill Skarsgård along with brilliant makeup, prosthetic and digital visual effects.

Our heroes are an ensemble, and I admire how director Andy Muschietti and cinematographer Chung Chung-hoon use the widescreen frame to include our heroes in group shots. Blocking shots like this can sometimes feel awkward (especially on set), but when cleverly blocked and used at just the right time, the 'wide shot of all our heroes' framing really does the job, sealing the unity of our main characters in their quest.