![]() Whereas the original finds Macaulay Culkin’s Kevin left at home alone in his palatial Chicago mansion while his parents and entire extended family fly to France, Home Alone 2 ups the ante, with Kevin Lost in New York.Īfter the requisite chaos of the McAllister home pre-holiday travel at the beginning of the first (and only, as we’ve established) two films, Home Alone 2 begins in the Chicago O'Hare airport, where this time Kevin has been brought along for the ride. In other words: those of us who grew up with it as a Christmas staple are all old people now! Home Alone 2, is the far superior sequel to 1990’s Home Alone and celebrates its thirtieth anniversary this holiday season. But, in contrast, Home Alone 2 is less anachronistic simply because we can believe Kevin could get lost in New York, and there’s something slightly more interesting about rewatching it. With smart devices ruling our lives and helicopter parents fearing for children’s safety, the idea that Kevin would get left “home alone” in the first movie is absurd. ![]() Much has been made about how the events of Home Alone wouldn’t fly today. It’s more realistic, and reminds us of a time when New York City was changing, forever. Although many might disagree, the truth is that Home Alone 2 has aged way better than the original for one huge reason. My family's in Florida? I'm in.30 years ago, on November 15, 1992, the seemingly unnecessary sequel to Home Alonemanaged to do the impossible - be better than the original. (Meanwhile, the rest of the McCallister Family made it to Florida.)įuller: Here you go, Kevin. Ladies and gentlemen! In order to push back from the gate, all passengers must haves their seat belts fastened. Kevin: Hey, wait up! Hey, guys, wait for me! Good thing I have my own ticket, just in case you try to ditch me.ĪNNOUNCER: American Airlines flight 226 to New York is now in the final boarding process. Kate: This time, you were lucky to get on the same plane. ![]() How come none of us are sitting together? Kate: Our McCallisters here, other McCallisters there.įrank: I shouldn't complain, but you give the worst god darn wake-up calls. Kevin: Oh, Wouldn't wanna spoil your fun, Mr. Uncle Frank: You better not wreck my trip you little sourpuss. Peter: You walk outta here, you sleep on the 3rd floor. Who wants to spend Christmas in a tropical climate anyway? And since you’re all so stupid to believe his lies, I don't care if your Florida trip gets wrecked or not. And since he gets away with everything, I let him have it. I did what I did because Buzz humiliated me. Kate: Kevin, do you have something to say?īuzz: Beat that, you little trout-sniffer. Kevin: I’d also like apologize to my brother. Uncle Frank: Immature or not, it was pretty gol-darn hilarious. (LAUGHING is heard the curtain closes on Kevin)īuzz: Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I'd like to apologize for whatever displeasure I might have caused you.īuzz: My prank was immature and ill-timed. (Realizing that Buzz pranked him, Kevin pushes him and everyone falls in a heap.) GIRL: Christmas tree, My Christmas tree Lit up… Kevin: Christmastime means laughter, Toboggans in the snow, Caroling together, With faces aglow, Stockings on the mantel, A wreath on the door, And my merriest Christmas, Needs just one thing more (During Kevin's solo, Buzz pulls a prank on Kevin. Get out of here, you nosy little pervert, ![]() Just, uh, run in there, get your tie, get out, and don't look at. He says that if I walked in there and saw him naked, I'd grow up never feeling like a real man. Kevin: My tie is in the bathroom and I can't go in because Uncle Frank is taking a shower. We don't wanna be late for the Christmas pageant. Peter: Hey Kevin, you better go put your tie on. For reservations, call toll-free, 1-800-759. Inflatable clown to play with in the pool.ĪNNOUNCER: Guests of Ding, Dang, Dong stay at the world-renowned Plaza Hotel: New York's most exciting hotel experience. Kate: Oh, did you see what Grandma Penelope sent you? HOST: Behind "Ding" is 200 points! All right! That gives you 4700 points. Uncle Frank: Hey, hey, easy on the fluids! The rubber sheets are packed. Now you can be a skag with a slightly darker shade of skin.īrooke: He's jealous because he doesn’t tan. Megan: I don't care if I age like an old suitcase, I'm getting toasted.īuzz: Great. Sondra: What's the point of going to Florida if you’re gonna put on sun block?
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