He would be all alone, when they take him in to fucking care.

I assumed this film would merely nod its head at its prequel but lack all the essential qualities that made the first one great.

What Chris Columbus has actually done is take everything that was special about Home Alone, move it to New York and add extra helpings of laughter and fun. I couldn't possibly say which one I prefer - they'll both be in my Top 100 Favourite Films until I die.

Home Alone 2: The Re-Alonening.

What could be better than being left alone on Christmas with your mother's credit card?
Being left alone at home with two burglars trying to take all your presents of course!
Home Alone 2 showcases the dark side of every neighbourhood community, a side no-one wants to ever see, but we all know the truth. A poor young boy getting attacked by burglars, why it is only natural that he go insane and sadly, he does exactly that.

Kevin, the young boy in question, begins to place traps around the house meant to harm, maim or even kill the hapless burglars. Over and over we see the burglars subjected to torturous traps as Kevin simply laughs.

I know if I was that boy's mother, I'd be watching his every move. Unfortunately for the McAllister family, they'll have to sleep sometime...

No, it's not as good as the first, as it does repeat it way too much. But I'll be honest, it still manages to capture a lot of the humor, charm, and heart that made the first so good. Yeah, it's flawed, but it's still really enjoyable.

So identical to the first it doesn't really *need* to exist, but I still love this a lot, it's fun and warm hearted.

perfect

Home Alone 2: The Re-Alonening.

I might as well rate this and the original the same, as it's so ridiculously the same film done again. At least Tim Curry was awesome in his role and this is where I first discovered the classic song Cool Jerk.

Not gonna lie, I'm really only adding this because I know it was the third film I saw in a theater, and the first I saw at a local dollar theater that has been a lifelong staple ever since.

Simply put: This is Home Alone redone in New York, but I get more nostalgic over this than the original. The music in this feels more magical. The pigeon lady, the turtledove ornaments, TIM CURRY. It's all just better...to me.

Excactly the same as the first one only in NY. Still: memories

numba 1

This review reportedly contains spoilers. I can handle the truth.

A fantastic and very worthy sequel with the whole Plaza Hotel setting expanding the film while not taking too far away from what made us love the original the fantastic Tim Curry (sublime) and Dana Ivey are welcome additions.

Much to enjoy, but falls into the trap of being too reliant on repeating the slapstick antics of Culkin's first outing.