The Good Ones Make You Come Back

Rating: 8/10 (27 July 2010)

This movie came out in 1990--wow. I just saw it again in 2010--and it's still great! In fact, even though I find it great now, I think I see more that makes it so than I did as a child. As an adult, I notice things I didn't previously. The mark of a good movie is if that can happen--if you can come back years later and see some new things--and you still like it! This is a good movie.
As a child, it was scary and funny anc clever and cute. As an adult, I'm noticing how timeless it is. Even the setting makes it difficult to tell it's 20 years old. And I'm just now realizing how well off the McCallisters were! The house is the bomb! And taking a family trip to France? Who does that? How awesome is that? Now I find myself wishing I could have that lifestyle! Before, I don't think I even noticed.
To sum it up, the people who created this movie were forward-thinking. They pushed the envelope as far as characterization and dialogue. Kevin is a character you just don't see everyday. The supporting characters are all A+. Everyone seems to just "fit" their roles. Beyond that, the plot is clever and the setting is very realistic (notice the details in the house decorating next time you see it, no corners were left unturned it seems.) Basically, this is just a well-made movie that should make all of us proud to have it as part of our American culture. 8/10