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Home Alone
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1991
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Negative reviews
5
Average Rating
3.4
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2.0
His latest sure to be a hit comedy is about a rambunctious little tyke, Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin), whose suburban family accidentally leaves ..
EW
3.1
A real kid would probably be more frightened than this movie character, and would probably cry.
Rogerebert
4.0
Its endearing story and a charming performance by Culkin make Home Alone a standout among the usual holiday movie fare.
Common Sense Media
4.5
Pic boasts wonderful casting, with Culkin a delight as funny, resilient Kevin, and OHara bringing a snappy, zesty energy to the role of mom.
Variety
1.5
an inconsistency of mood not helped by abrupt editing and Columbus sometimes self conscious direction.
Time Out
5.0
The movie has a big payoff; its the setup thats the drag.But Kevins antics will touch the budding subversive in every kid.
3.5
Its one youll have anticipated but you may want to laugh anyway.You wont be too busy wiping away tears.
3.0
It overflows with primitive, disastrously unfunny sight gags and neo hateful familial humor.
4.0
And for viewers of a certain age, the whole thing is gloriously tinged with nostalgia.
Telegraph
3.0
Apostasy What a startling and bold debut feature this is, a thoughtful exploration of .. The Equalizer 2 Believe it or not, Denzel Washington has neve ..
3.0
The movie is quite enjoyable as long as it explores the fantasy of a neglected little boy having an entire house of his own to explore and play in, an ..
Chicago Reader
4.4
The degree to which Home Alones various components work, and work exceedingly well, is generally nothing short of astonishing...
Reel Film Reviews
4.0
Surprisingly violent in a cartoon like way, its a celebration of enterprise that captured the heart and wickedness of every child on the planet.
Radio Times
3.0
Perhaps it is impossible to see this film without thinking of Culkins melancholy adult career, but he is a vivid screen presence, almost incandescent ..
The Guardian
4.5
Photograph: Everett/Rex A harassed extended family head off for France to celebrate Christmas, and in all the mad rush, impish little Kevin (Culkin) g ..
The Guardian
3.0
At least, the adult audience.But it should have been funnier along the way.
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.1
Looking brave, wise, and yet vulnerable, Culkin is perfect for the role.
Internet Reviews
3.0
This is, perhaps, one of the most memorable child starring roles in movie history.
5.0
While you may have to suspend your disbelief a bit, Home Alone is feel good cinema at its finest.What do you think
Film Inquiry
3.0
This is a film which manages to capture some of the best qualities of Christmas in a surprisingly enjoyable format and will provide the whole family w ..
Bbc
3.8
Its a typically clever Hughes premise, and for much of the movie, director Columbus develops it with wit and warmth.
Chicago Tribune
4.5
Cecil Beaton labored for much of his life under the terror that he might be considered ordinary.
Los Angeles Times
2.5
Overall, Home Sweet Home Alone is a competently mounted but unambitious film.
Firstpost
4.0
Expert conceptual construction from celebrated writer director John Hughes (The Breakfast Club, Trains, Planes & Automobiles) elevates a low flying ca ..
Herald Sun
3.8
Its a lot of fun, and it doesnt overwhelm the rest of the movie.On the whole, Home Alone is a great holiday movie.
Movie Habit
4.0
The reason Home Alone was so good was because it was honest with itself.It ended up being a huge movie, but it was still made to be just a simple fami ..
7M Pictures
3.1
Yet the films message seems even more disturbing than its violence.
Movies Tv Guide
2.0
A better director could have helped the film out considerably, even saved it... But even then, the script is tremendously weak, by Hughess standards o ..
Antagony & Ecstasy
3.8
He really carries the film: hes got style, hes funny and hes even a good actor.
Montreal Film Journal
3.0
It may be impossible to watch the original Home Alone now without getting hung up on what came afterward: lousy sequels, a new career for Daniel Stern ..
Film Avclub
4.5
This is engaging and frequently hilarious. But the joke is stretched a bit too far.
Film 4
3.0
A genuine box office blast featuring Macaulay Culkin as an eight year old boy whos left behind by his parents when they fly off on a Christmas holiday ..
Sky
4.0
Home Alone has a premise that over the years became classic and an execution that was endearing from the beginning.
1.5
Pointing out how terrible your movie is doesnt qualify as meta commentary, its just sad.
Parent Previews
3.0
More importantly though, its still a ridiculously enjoyable family favourite thats worth a dusting down over the Christmas holidays.
Patrick Nabarro
3.8
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3.1
When its going somewhere, Home Alone is quite funny. But Hughes and Columbus hung too much on the scene setting slight idea; the film brings too much ..
Cincinnati Enquirer
1.5
Slop bucket cinema at its most transparently cynical, Home Sweet Home Alone offers no reason to exist beyond lazily rehashing a brand name for a new g ..
Flickering Myth
3.1
A hit for its slapstick humor as well as the age old theme of a kid who bests the grown ups.
Imdb
4.5
You know what I mean That list of movies you actually like best but you know arent great movies.
rachelsreviews.net
3.0
Still highly entertaining despite Kevins family being very problematic. Daniel Stern and Joe Pesci brought some great comedy to their scenes.
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