Not as good as the first, but at least it's a lot better than the other sequels.

Rating: 7/10 (4 May 2007)

My Take: Not as good as the first, but not as bad as they say.
Like the first film, I also give this a four-star rating for a job well-done. Director Chris Colombus really shows great talent on producing ideal family films. The laughs are as effective as always and, like the original, it doesn't forget to integrate great family values. This time around, little Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) isn't home alone, he's lost in the Big Apple, and he has his dad's credit card and cash to give him the ultimate vacation, until The Wet Bandits, Harry (Joe Pesci) and Marv (Daniel Stern), show up, and plots a big Christmas heist.
Okay, it isn't very different to or better than its predecessor, but at least it's better than the other two sequels. Because unlike them, the producers don't just shoot the film, they shoot it with the same charm as its predecessor. It's certainly much better than "Home Alone 3", with the whole silly plot about the microchip. I haven't seen "Home Alone 4" yet, but from what I've read about it, it's definitely awful. So watch the first two most importantly. You can watch the other two, at your own risk.
Rating: ***1/2 out of 5.