A Good Sequel, Despite Being A Carbon Copy of The First One

Rating: 9/10 (4 November 2015)

With the financial success of the first Home Alone movie, a sequel was probably inevitable. Home Alone 2 is very much the same thing as the first one. Not only is the premise very much the same, but even the littler things are very similar to the first one. Watch both movies and see how many similarities you can find. You'll probably need a lot of paper to keep track.
Even though Home Alone 2 is a carbon copy of the first movie, it still gives you that warm feeling of the holidays and gets you in the Christmas spirit. However, I personally like this one a little more than the first one for a few reasons:
1. The Setting: I like that Kevin is in New York City and not limited to his suburban area of Chicago. He has a huge city to explore and a lot of money and credit cards to do so. He visits Central Park and the World Trade Center just to name a couple of places. I also love the shots of New York with all of the Christmas lights and decorations.
2. Tim Curry: Both Home Alone films are well-acted, but Tim Curry gets extra points for his performance. He looks like he's having fun with the role, even though he's not over-the-top or anything like that. He steals every scene that he's in. He's just an overall delight to watch.
3. The Slapstick: This is the main reason why I like the sequel a little more than the first one. The booby traps are a little harsher, but the slapstick is played out like some of the classic Looney Toons shorts and for the most part, they work fine in this movie. The only major part of the slapstick I don't really like is when you hear Marv's bones cracking. However, the rest of the slapstick is pretty good and I find myself laughing at it more than in the original.
Overall, Home Alone 2 is a good sequel that I happen to like a little more than the original. However, if you don't agree, then I totally understand.