Best Christmas movie

Rating: Null/10 (11 November 2016)

A quarter of decade was gone, Home Alone still hold sentiments of many people. Released on November 10 1990 as a Christmas family comedy movie, it is a unique and gripping blend for these genres. Home Alone is directed by Chris Columbus and written by John Hughes, centered around an eight-year-old defending his house for burglars. The first two Home Alone grossed over $835 million worldwide and made a star out of Macauley Culkin as Kevin McAllister.
It all started when Kevin McAllister who was a naughty, mischievous kid, was punished by his mother (Catherine O'Hara) on the day before their family's vacation to Paris. And as his wish not having family came true, Kevin was left behind in the chaos of waking late and a rush to the airport. At first, he was very cheerful and got into his sibling's things he shouldn't and did everything he wanted. But when the burglars (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern) began invading his house, he had to become more mature to protect the place like "a real man". Kevin outwitted and set bobby traps to cope with the burglars before his mom came rushing back from France.
Overall, it is a good movie, albeit unrealistic. The plot is enjoyable, not too deep and suitable for all ages. It makes you laugh with the methods Kevin used to fight off and how the burglars got hit although many people adopt a view that there was a certain amount of overacting. In fact, this is the main reason why I think Home Alone draws attention and reaps applause. Pesci and Stern handled theirs characters very well, they fit the molds of the bumbling oafs. Likewise, a perfect and charming performance by Macauley Culkin makes it stand our among holiday movies.
Home Alone is not a story about Christmas, it is about a little kid met obstacles when he was at home alone. But Home Alone with stunning decorations, joyful sounds, festive atmosphere coveys a message: Christmas is the season of spending time with family. It is one of the best movies to watch with your family on Christmas.