Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

Cast: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, Catherine O'Hara and Tim Curry.

Director: Chris Columbus

Release Date: 1992

Running Time: 2hrs

Genre: Family

Rating: PG

Format: Blu-Ray

Synopsis:

Kevin is back again, this time he accidentally finds himself lost in New York City and unfortunately for him the same criminals from last year are not far behind. 

Chris Columbus's second installment into the "Home Alone" franchise is equally if not even more exciting then the first. Kevin McCallister finds himself lost in The Big Apple in the arms of the same two burglars who tried to rob his home in Chicago. Armed with cash and credit cards, Kevin finds himself having the trip of a lifetime. Director Chris Columbus admitted to essentially remaking the first film, this time setting it in New York City. Although the storyline may seem exactly the same, the characters are very different. The characters that Kevin interacts with are not only fantastically eccentric but wonderfully entertaining too. The storyline really has a magical spark to it.

Macaulay Culkin reprises his role as Kevin McCallister excellently. A little bit older and wiser he has a few more tricks up his sleeve for Marv and Harry. Both find themselves in New York City when they escape jail during a prison riot. No longer the wet bandits they are now the sticky bandits! Although lost and alone in New York City, Kevin makes friends along the way, a very kind pigeon lady who looks out for him in time of need, performed beautifully by actress Brenda Fricker. Most will be accustomed to seeing Joe Pesci in the likes of "Goodfellas" and "Lethal Weapon", however his comedic timing in both "Home Alone" films is truly wonderful. Daniel Stern and Joe Pesci are the ultimate comedy duo. Both prove that they are capable of serious and comedic roles.

Set in the heart of New York City, the setting simply adds even more magic to the movie. Showing the city in all it's glory. The production design again is very similar to the first, director Chris Columbus has really just used the same template for two different films. Although it doesn't sound original, it would surprisingly well. The gags set up for Marv and Harry are fantastically shot and for the most part are absolutely hilarious. Chris Columbus hasn't mist a beat when it comes to entertaining his audiences. The late screenwriter John Hughes has one again written a terrific film. John Williams delivers a tremendous soundtrack that adds heart and emotion to the film. Simply one of the best Christmas films ever made!

5/5 stars