I hated the beginning too I actually did cry, I mean..I can't stand hate crimes like these, it wasn't even just Pennywise which doesn't scare me that much since he doesn't exist but those bastards who abused that couple..it was terrible.

the good thing is still that the Benverly content made up for all the trauma during the film
you know I don't exaggerate when it comes to my otp's honestly there's only a handful of cinematic kisses that I could compare this one to in terms of beauty. we're really blessed also I loved the moment before it, they were so goofy, the way Bev playfully drowned Ben they were just so carefree like never before
and how beautiful is it that their most treasured tokens were made by each other?? I mean..so meant to be!
although I also wished that their last scene had a bit more intimacy, like if we coulda seen them waking up together UGH, but it wasn't necessary bc we know they have all the time to do that and they were clearly finally happy and comfortable, and I loved that they had a dog sadly you have to take all the happiness you get from SK stories bc it is not common so I'm glad we got as much as we did