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I have always enjoyed this film. 20 years later I still say it was over hyped when released & became the hit it did. And, yes the character Kevin was acting bad. Any parent would have grounded him at least. The slap stick comedy was the hit here. Did take enough time to get to the funny parts. COURSE with this large group no 1 thought to set another clock to ensure they got up in time. BUT that would not have lead to the film. Just to point out these things. PUT the passports, tickets in a safe place not on a counter to get milk spilled on them. We do get the points of the film about family. The build to the story on the neighbor after the story Buzz told about him that he was just a lonely man who missed his family. Good to see the late John Candy in here after the 1989 hit Uncle Buck where he & Culkin worked together there. There are plenty of extras on this DVD. BUT, MY COMPLAINT & I HAVE HAD THIS COMPLAINT FOR SOME TIME NOW. They used the cheap, intentional holes in them plastic DVD case. I HATE these. Cheap, can damage your DVD so you can go out & buy another. No chapter search list. You will enjoy the film & the extras here JUST BE CAREFUL WHEN STORING THE DVD WITH THE CHEAP PLASTIC CASE WITH INTENTIONAL HOLES IN IT.Read full review
When Kevin MacAllister's entire family leaves for a vacation in Paris. Banished to an attic room the night before for being bad, he is mistakenly left behind. With the family sitting in different passenger classes on the plane, they were half way to Paris before his mother realized he was not with them. Upon arriving in Paris, she frantically tries to book a return flight, but everything is booked. When trying to call the local police at home, that proves to be a problem too. Back in Chicago, Kevin has spent the morning contemplating his wish from the night before, when he wished that his entire family would disappear and he would never see them again. Wow, what a situation for an eight year old to find himself in! But, making the best of it, eats junk food, watches late night TV. Kevin discovers self confidence and does a little grocery shopping and is content to take care of business until he realizes that burglars are planning to break into their house. Just like a soldier of fortune, Kevin is ready to defend his home. He makes a plan of action, and puts it into motion. The two burglars are real idiots and when they attempt to break-in, they are no match for 'the man of the house'. In the mean time, his mother has made it back to Dallas, and Philadelphia, and now after more than a day is in a truck with an accordion band to Chicago. The entire family returns the next morning and can't believe that Kevin survived. He also realizes the value of family.Read full review
This film has been a leading holiday movie since it's release. It makes the charts as one of the top one hundred best films ever. What John Hughes put together is practically priceless. Eight-year-old Kevin McAllister, (Macaully Culkin) is accidentally left home along during Christmas vacation. During the duration of the film, his frantic parents, (John Heard & Maureen O'Hara) are trying to get home before the unthinnkable has happened. Meanwhile the unthinkable has happened with Harry Lime and Marv, (Joe Pesci & Daniel Stern) are the burgalers who attempt to break into the house. Kevin is waiting with a master plan to defeat them!
I looked for a few months for this movie on DVD. loved this movie when it first came out and have wanted it ever since it came out on DVD. I have watched it about 3 or 4 times since I bought it.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Home Alone is a perfect family movie that is sure to be passed down from generation to generation. My family and I love watching Home Alone 1 & 2 on Christmas Day!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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