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This somewhat unpleasant 1992 sequel to the blockbuster Home Alone revisits the first film's gimmick by stranding Macaulay Culkin's character in New York City while his family ends up somewhere else. Again, the little guy meets up with colourful people on the margins of society (including a pigeon woman played by Brenda Fricker) and again he gets into a prop-heavy battle with Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern. The latter sequence is even worse than the first film in terms of violence inflicted on the two villains (director Chris Columbus, who also made the first film, can't seem to emphasise the slapstick over the graphic effects of the fight). The best running joke finds a concierge (Tim Curry) at the swank hotel where Culkin is staying trying and failing to prove that the boy is on his own. --Tom Keogh
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Great news--Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) is spending the holidays in New York City. Bad news--his parents are spending them in Florida. Separated once again from his family, Kevin manages to find food, lodging and fun using his dad’s credit card. But his big-spending solo act takes a dangerous turn when the Wet Bandits, Harry and Marv (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern), escape prison and also land in the Big Apple. Now, Kevin must outrun and outprank them again in this high-flying adventure with twice the ingenuity, twice the kid power and twice the laughs as the original.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Too many sequels suffer from Deja Vu. And hardly any of those carbon copies improve upon the original. Home Alone 2 is a carbon copy, but it's also much better and more complex a movie than the first. In another mad rush to the airport the McCallisters make a point of remembering Kevin this time. But he gets lost in a crowd at the airport and follows a man who looks like his dad onto the wrong plane. Thirteen of the McCallisters are going to Miami for Xmas (do they never stay at home?) but Kevin is headed for the Big Apple. And he's going to have that once-in-a-lifetime vacation he's been wishing for.
There's much more for Kevin to see and do in New York. He scams his way into the Plaza hotel where a suspicious Concierge (Tim Curry) gives him mighty evil looks at every encounter. He goes to Duncan's Toy Chest, the biggest toy store in town and takes many scenic photographs. Though it is a little worrying now seeing Kevin on the roof of the World Trade Centre.
But the Wet Bandits have escaped, and they have just arrived in New York with loftier ambitions and bigger heists to pull off. They even brush by Kevin a few times not knowing he's there. Typically though, once they get a hold of him the give away far too much info. Once Kevin escapes he takes matters into his own hands once more. His Aunt Georgette from the first movie is still in Paris so he uses her half-renovated home as a huge mousetrap for the bungling burglars.
The booby traps this time are much more painful and nasty, so it's all the more amusing for us. Who can possibly fail to laugh at Marv getting the shock of his life when he tries to turn on the taps? If the movie were to be released now I doubt if it would be let away with a PG rating. Still, it's nothing for any parents to worry about. Read more ›
There's much more for Kevin to see and do in New York. He scams his way into the Plaza hotel where a suspicious Concierge (Tim Curry) gives him mighty evil looks at every encounter. He goes to Duncan's Toy Chest, the biggest toy store in town and takes many scenic photographs. Though it is a little worrying now seeing Kevin on the roof of the World Trade Centre.
But the Wet Bandits have escaped, and they have just arrived in New York with loftier ambitions and bigger heists to pull off. They even brush by Kevin a few times not knowing he's there. Typically though, once they get a hold of him the give away far too much info. Once Kevin escapes he takes matters into his own hands once more. His Aunt Georgette from the first movie is still in Paris so he uses her half-renovated home as a huge mousetrap for the bungling burglars.
The booby traps this time are much more painful and nasty, so it's all the more amusing for us. Who can possibly fail to laugh at Marv getting the shock of his life when he tries to turn on the taps? If the movie were to be released now I doubt if it would be let away with a PG rating. Still, it's nothing for any parents to worry about. Read more ›
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Steph
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Great Film Loved By Families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . /
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Excellent blu ray film and never tired of watching, fun and laughter all the way, the picture quality is excellent
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Kasper
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A must have film. Love Home Alone 1 & 2. Wouldn't be Christmas without watching this classic film. Buy it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Bought the film for the grandchildren as have allways remebered it as a great watch. Was not dissapointed we allready had Home Alone 1 which they love watching
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Helen
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I bought this to go with the first Home Alone movie. I love it and is such a good Christmas movie
By MacSheff
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I don't understand the other comments made regarding the picture quality on this new blu ray release. it is at times abysmal and really annoying on the eyes. A lot of the indoor shots appear to suffer from print quality and the studio has made an over effort to improve the print , but have failed miserably . You are better off keeping the DVD release rather than wasting money on this one even if it was in the 3 for �17 offer. just compare this to the blu ray release of Hello Dolly and there's no contest.
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Classic Christmas Fun
Great film for the kids at christmas, picture is good but not reference material but hey it only gets played during xmas season. nice upgrade to HD 5.1 sound. Read more
Published 18 days ago by DolphinBoy
5.0 out of 5 stars
great
great film, the best home alone movie, defo grea to watch near christmas time, I was it loads and I am grown up but kids love this too, its a old movie but looks like it was only... Read more
Published 23 days ago by david farrow
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good film :)
well i love this film very good sequel i think its just as good as the first film :) would recommend to buy :)
Published 2 months ago by *~Beki-Marie~*
3.0 out of 5 stars
good
this film was funny. not as funny as the first one but i still liked watching it very much too
Published 7 months ago by Alison Usher
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Not bad for a sequel
I bought this (and the original Home Alone) for my kids aged 10 and 7. They really enjoyed it but prefer the original. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Em13
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Film
Brilliant Christmas film that everyone should see. Was shocked that my friend hadn't seen it so made them watch it- they loved it of course.
Published 9 months ago by Lauren
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great!
Yet another product that was not readily available in the shops where I live (Liverpool), my son wanted this film and the only place it was available at a decent price was through... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Kevin Mccann
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