Review of Home Alone (1990) by Russell G — 31 Dec 2015
This is one of my favorite movies to pull out at Christmas time. It is very funny, and like all good holiday flicks, it makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, by reminding us of the importance of family.
It appeals people of all ages. Watching a kid go wild with no parents and no rules is any kids dream. It is funny for adults, at the same time, to watch a naive troublemaking kid take care of himself and learn some responsibility.
Macaulay Culkin is a talented young actor. His animated facial expressions and conversations with himself make otherwise uneventful scenes funny. Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern are a hilarious comedic duo as the two most incompetent burglars in the world.
They take over every scene they are in with their excellent physical humor and great chemistry. No matter how many times I see these two nitwits fall victim to a child's crude booby-traps it still makes me laugh.
The creepy neighbor and family components of the movie give the movie the meaning and feeling to make it more than just a silly movie. All the good laughs, strong casting, meaningful sentimentality and broad appeal make it a great movie and true Christmas classic.
It is, in fact, one of my favorite movies period.
This review of Home Alone (1990) was written by Russell G on 31 Dec 2015.
Home Alone has generally received very positive reviews.
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