Renowned writers/directors John Hughes and Chris Columbus team up to make the blockbuster family comedy Home Alone. In a twist on the usual Christmas themes of family togetherness, 8-year-old Kevin McCallister is accidentally left home alone for Christmas. Unfortunately, it doesn’t hold up very well as a family film. The story is uneven and the characters aren’t that likeable. The whole film rides on Macaulay Culkin, and he’s not as cute and lovable as the film wants you to believe. Despite the occasional heartwarming moments, Home Alone is a silly, cartoonish romp without much substance.
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Renowned writers/directors John Hughes and Chris Columbus team up to make the blockbuster family comedy Home Alone. In a twist on the usual Christmas themes of family togetherness, 8-year-old Kevin McCallister is accidentally left home alone for Christmas. Unfortunately, it doesn’t hold up very well as a family film. The story is uneven and the characters aren’t that likeable. The whole film rides on Macaulay Culkin, and he’s not as cute and lovable as the film wants you to believe. Despite the occasional heartwarming moments, Home Alone is a silly, cartoonish romp without much substance.