Home Alone 2 is a great example of how to make a great sequel if the same cast, and same plot story line are present. It doesn't matter where the movie takes place as long as the magic of the first one is present. Home Alone became a holiday hit with kids because it tapped into every kid's wishes from being independent from your parents, to do and say what you want, to the power of defending yourself in every cruel way possible to those who are up to no good. Even though this formula is copied for a second time round , it's effect is still well achieved. Honestly, what kid would not want to take a dream vacation on their parents dime if they could.
The film adds a nice plot twist at the beginning in showing how Kevin ended up in New York City. An alarm clock fails, setting off a similar chain of events that sends the McCallister clan into a hurried frenzy off to the airport. When Kevin's mom think's she's misplaced him again, out pops up Kevin to offer a brief sigh of relief. It's at that moment that we think all is well with the world with Kevin being reunited with his family. However, by fooling Kevin into thinking he's following whom he believes is his father, hops on the wrong flight, ends up in NYC thus opening up the door to a whole new set of circumstances utilizing the same magic of the first.
Instead of Kevin uncovering his brother's allowance, he's got access to Mom and Dad's piggy bank and is living it up with class and style in New York City. Whether it's sightseeing around town, buying fireworks, to checking into a five star hotel, to ordering tasty treats it seems like the skies the limit. When things are about to look up for Kevin, a whole new set of unfortunate circumstances arise that further take Kevin away from the comforts of easy living to the mean streets of New York City where poverty, crime, and despair roam rampant.
First, the credit card he checked into the hotel with was not his. Second, he's now a fugitive of the law. Third, the Sticky Bandits are hot on his trail. So although it offers the same plot of the first, Kevin's character does do some soul searching when he encounters a woman who is in a much worse predicate than he is. In another heartfelt conversation that may not have been as powerful as the one he had with Roberts Blossom it's still effective and sends a good message.
It is then Kevin learns to not always think about himself and what makes him happy but to be more compassionate to thoughts and feeling of others.
The finale has him not defending his house, but defending himself and the rights, liberties, and privileges for all ill-stricken children during Xmas when he squares off against the Sticky Bandits. The same tricks, gags, and stunts are used but are heightened more to elevate the laugh factor.
In the end, it shows that you can create the same plot circumstances as the original to create another moving character experience as Kevin takes his first step from childhood to early adult. It becomes another heartfelt Xmas classic full of hope, love, and action-packed slapstick joy for the whole family. So it's not original but hey it's a Xmas movie, and during Xmas we need films that have warm messages for all growing kids to be kind, considerate, and compassionate to those less fortunate during the holidays .
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Instead of Kevin uncovering his brother's allowance, he's got access to Mom and Dad's piggy bank and is living it up with class and style in New York City. Whether it's sightseeing around town, buying fireworks, to checking into a five star hotel, to ordering tasty treats it seems like the skies the limit. When things are about to look up for Kevin, a whole new set of unfortunate circumstances arise that further take Kevin away from the comforts of easy living to the mean streets of New York City where poverty, crime, and despair roam rampant.
First, the credit card he checked into the hotel with was not his. Second, he's now a fugitive of the law. Third, the Sticky Bandits are hot on his trail. So although it offers the same plot of the first, Kevin's character does do some soul searching when he encounters a woman who is in a much worse predicate than he is. In another heartfelt conversation that may not have been as powerful as the one he had with Roberts Blossom it's still effective and sends a good message.
It is then Kevin learns to not always think about himself and what makes him happy but to be more compassionate to thoughts and feeling of others.
The finale has him not defending his house, but defending himself and the rights, liberties, and privileges for all ill-stricken children during Xmas when he squares off against the Sticky Bandits. The same tricks, gags, and stunts are used but are heightened more to elevate the laugh factor.
In the end, it shows that you can create the same plot circumstances as the original to create another moving character experience as Kevin takes his first step from childhood to early adult. It becomes another heartfelt Xmas classic full of hope, love, and action-packed slapstick joy for the whole family. So it's not original but hey it's a Xmas movie, and during Xmas we need films that have warm messages for all growing kids to be kind, considerate, and compassionate to those less fortunate during the holidays .
JOE'S FAVORITE TRACK FROM FILM:
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