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Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is a 1992 American Christmas comedy film directed by Chris Columbus, and written and produced by John Hughes. The sequel to Home Alone (1990) and the second installment in the Home Alone franchise, the film stars Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, Tim Curry, Brenda Fricker and Catherine O'Hara. The story follows Kevin McCallister as he is separated from his family on their holiday to Florida. He has another encounter with the Wet Bandits in New York City after their escape from prison.
Hughes finished writing the film by February 1991, after signing a six-picture deal with 20th Century Fox. Culkin's return was confirmed in May and the rest of the cast was finalized soon after. Principal photography took place between December 1991 and May 1992 on location in Illinois and New York, including at the Rockefeller Center and the original World Trade Center.
Home Alone 2 was theatrically released in the United States by 20th Century Fox on November 20, 1992. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances while criticizing its darker tone and violence, as well as its similarities to the first film. The film grossed over $359 million worldwide, becoming the third-highest-grossing film of 1992. Home Alone 2 is the only Home Alone sequel to feature the majority of the cast from the first film. Home Alone 3 (1997) featured a new cast and characters, and the television film Home Alone 4 (2002) recast returning characters from the first two films to new actors.
In Winnetka, the McCallister family prepares to spend Christmas in Miami. Kate and Peter's ten-year-old youngest son Kevin is unhappy about this, complaining that Florida lacks the Christmas atmosphere of snow and trees. During a school Christmas pageant, Kevin's oldest brother Buzz humiliates him in front of the audience. Kevin retaliates by shoving Buzz, causing a chain reaction that topples the choir and ruins the event. At home, a frustrated Kevin refuses to apologize to Buzz and berates his family for believing Buzz's lies and for wanting to spend Christmas in Florida. He storms off to the attic, wishing he could spend the holiday alone.
Earlier, Peter accidentally resets his alarm clock, causing the family to oversleep. In the ensuing chaotic rush through the airport, Kevin mistakenly boards a flight to New York City while carrying Peter's bag, which contains his wallet. Initially frightened upon arriving in New York, Kevin quickly realizes he has the freedom to celebrate Christmas his way. Kevin tricks the desk clerk at the Plaza Hotel into giving him a room using Peter's credit card, and then explores the city. During a walk in Central Park, he is frightened at the sight of a homeless woman surrounded by pigeons. Meanwhile, the McCallisters realize Kevin is missing and alert the police after arriving in Miami.
On Christmas Eve, Kevin visits a toy store, where he meets its kind-hearted owner, Mr. Duncan. Kevin learns that the store's Christmas proceeds will be donated to a children's hospital. Mr. Duncan gifts Kevin a pair of ceramic turtledoves, symbolizing eternal friendship, and advises him to give one to someone special. Outside the store, Kevin encounters Harry and Marv, who previously tried to burgle his home, and who recently escaped from prison. They threaten Kevin, who flees to the Plaza. However, when the concierge, Mr. Hector, confronts him about Peter's stolen credit card, Kevin escapes. He is captured by Harry and Marv, who reveal their plan to rob the toy store, but Kevin slips away.
The McCallisters travel to New York and stay at the Plaza while Kate begins searching the city for Kevin. Meanwhile, Kevin takes refuge in his uncle's empty townhouse, which is under renovation. In Central Park, he befriends the pigeon lady, who shares how her life fell apart after being betrayed by someone she loved. Kevin encourages her to trust others again and takes her advice to perform a good deed, by stopping Harry and Marv's robbery.
Rigging the townhouse with an array of booby traps, Kevin sets out to disrupt Harry and Marv's robbery by triggering the toy store's alarm. He lures the duo to the townhouse, where they fall victim to his traps, suffering numerous injuries. Kevin calls the police and leads Harry and Marv to Central Park. However, he slips on ice, allowing the burglars to capture him. As they prepare to shoot Kevin, the pigeon lady intervenes, throwing birdseed on them and attracting a massive flock of pigeons. The distraction allows the police to arrest Harry and Marv.
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Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is a 1992 American Christmas comedy film directed by Chris Columbus, and written and produced by John Hughes. The sequel to Home Alone (1990) and the second installment in the Home Alone franchise, the film stars Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, Tim Curry, Brenda Fricker and Catherine O'Hara. The story follows Kevin McCallister as he is separated from his family on their holiday to Florida. He has another encounter with the Wet Bandits in New York City after their escape from prison.
Hughes finished writing the film by February 1991, after signing a six-picture deal with 20th Century Fox. Culkin's return was confirmed in May and the rest of the cast was finalized soon after. Principal photography took place between December 1991 and May 1992 on location in Illinois and New York, including at the Rockefeller Center and the original World Trade Center.
Home Alone 2 was theatrically released in the United States by 20th Century Fox on November 20, 1992. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances while criticizing its darker tone and violence, as well as its similarities to the first film. The film grossed over $359 million worldwide, becoming the third-highest-grossing film of 1992. Home Alone 2 is the only Home Alone sequel to feature the majority of the cast from the first film. Home Alone 3 (1997) featured a new cast and characters, and the television film Home Alone 4 (2002) recast returning characters from the first two films to new actors.
In Winnetka, the McCallister family prepares to spend Christmas in Miami. Kate and Peter's ten-year-old youngest son Kevin is unhappy about this, complaining that Florida lacks the Christmas atmosphere of snow and trees. During a school Christmas pageant, Kevin's oldest brother Buzz humiliates him in front of the audience. Kevin retaliates by shoving Buzz, causing a chain reaction that topples the choir and ruins the event. At home, a frustrated Kevin refuses to apologize to Buzz and berates his family for believing Buzz's lies and for wanting to spend Christmas in Florida. He storms off to the attic, wishing he could spend the holiday alone.
Earlier, Peter accidentally resets his alarm clock, causing the family to oversleep. In the ensuing chaotic rush through the airport, Kevin mistakenly boards a flight to New York City while carrying Peter's bag, which contains his wallet. Initially frightened upon arriving in New York, Kevin quickly realizes he has the freedom to celebrate Christmas his way. Kevin tricks the desk clerk at the Plaza Hotel into giving him a room using Peter's credit card, and then explores the city. During a walk in Central Park, he is frightened at the sight of a homeless woman surrounded by pigeons. Meanwhile, the McCallisters realize Kevin is missing and alert the police after arriving in Miami.
On Christmas Eve, Kevin visits a toy store, where he meets its kind-hearted owner, Mr. Duncan. Kevin learns that the store's Christmas proceeds will be donated to a children's hospital. Mr. Duncan gifts Kevin a pair of ceramic turtledoves, symbolizing eternal friendship, and advises him to give one to someone special. Outside the store, Kevin encounters Harry and Marv, who previously tried to burgle his home, and who recently escaped from prison. They threaten Kevin, who flees to the Plaza. However, when the concierge, Mr. Hector, confronts him about Peter's stolen credit card, Kevin escapes. He is captured by Harry and Marv, who reveal their plan to rob the toy store, but Kevin slips away.
The McCallisters travel to New York and stay at the Plaza while Kate begins searching the city for Kevin. Meanwhile, Kevin takes refuge in his uncle's empty townhouse, which is under renovation. In Central Park, he befriends the pigeon lady, who shares how her life fell apart after being betrayed by someone she loved. Kevin encourages her to trust others again and takes her advice to perform a good deed, by stopping Harry and Marv's robbery.
Rigging the townhouse with an array of booby traps, Kevin sets out to disrupt Harry and Marv's robbery by triggering the toy store's alarm. He lures the duo to the townhouse, where they fall victim to his traps, suffering numerous injuries. Kevin calls the police and leads Harry and Marv to Central Park. However, he slips on ice, allowing the burglars to capture him. As they prepare to shoot Kevin, the pigeon lady intervenes, throwing birdseed on them and attracting a massive flock of pigeons. The distraction allows the police to arrest Harry and Marv.