Home Alone 2: most preposterous movie ever? (1 Viewer)

[Premier]

I'm home sick today and this was on so I gave it a watch:

- there's no way any family could be dumb enough to leave their kid once, let alone twice. Where is DCF?

- the kid books an $800 a night hotel in New York by himself? Ok.

- these two idiots break out of jail and there's no manhunt? Then they just happen to run into this kid a year later in a totally different city? The biggest city in the world? And they then try to rob a major store in downtown New York while being on the run?

- Daniel Stern so far has had 4 bricks thrown off his face from 5 stories up, had a 100 pound bag of cement come down a floor off his head, had a gigantic steel beam knock him down through a floor, had a 300-pound tool chest barrel at him and then he was electrocuted for 50 seconds straight. This has not noticeably bothered him at all.

As I type this the kid just lit a kerosine soaked rope on fire which caused Stern to fall about 8 stories.

How did this get made? Early 90s movies are the worst.

 

[FDAS]

You're grouchy when you're sick

 

[The Commish]

I watch it with my kid....he's damn near pissing himself everytime we watch it. That "maze" of terror he puts on the convicts makes me laugh every time

 

[Dan Lambskin]

I wish that creepy bird lady would have killed and eaten Kevin

 

[Jayrod]

Top 10 sequel of all time.

 

[Premier]

You're grouchy when you're sick

HOW ARE THESE PARENTS NOT ARRESTED

 

[Jewell]

Tough to beat nobody noticing that Bernie is dead through two whole movies in the preposterous department.

 

[Parrothead]

nothing is preposterous unless there are zombies involved

 

[Cold Dead Hands]

Tough to beat nobody noticing that Bernie is dead through two whole movies in the preposterous department.

Or any sports movie where an animal is recruited to play for the team.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

Tough to beat nobody noticing that Bernie is dead through two whole movies in the preposterous department.

Or any sports movie where an animal is recruited to play for the team.

 

[FUBAR]

I'm going to swap faces with this criminal who is in a coma, so I can talk to his brother. And not tell anyone except the surgeon.

But wait - he'll wake up and take my face!

 

[Slapdash]

Hilarious movie

 

[B-Deep]

it is loosely based on a real story, much as world war Z was loosely based on the book

 

[McGarnicle]

I found it all very plausible. I felt as a viewer I was drawn into Kevin's plight with both nuance and a very urgent visceral sense of uncertainty and impending doom. As the scofflaws pursue Kevin, undeterred by increasingly severe and violent reprisals, I was reminded of the injustices that plague mankind. But just as I'm contemplating this, the story spins into cerebral disquisition, and again into some very jarring scenes of primal sex, bloodlust, and ensemble song & dance performance. Never in recent memory has a film kept me so riveted, yet revolted; so yearning for clarity and resolution, yet so literally erect. In the final analysis, I found it to be an ephemeral blend of sleaze and sagaciousness, topped with a hefty postmodern dressing. A true cinematic Caesar salad. B+

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Tough to beat nobody noticing that Bernie is dead through two whole movies in the preposterous department.

Or any sports movie where an animal is recruited to play for the team.

Gus would kick you in the face so hard.

And then kick Daniel Stern in the face as part of filming for Home Alone 5, wherein the McAllisters receive the death penalty after accidentally putting Kevin on a plane to downtown Beirut. He toughs it out for a bit, but is ultimately beheaded by Hezbollah after giving one of their members a shaving cream pie to the face.

 

[ClownCausedChaos2]

Tough to beat nobody noticing that Bernie is dead through two whole movies in the preposterous department.

Wait. Bernie was dead? Is that like an M Night Shamalamadingdong twist?

 

[Tom Servo]

Tough to beat nobody noticing that Bernie is dead through two whole movies in the preposterous department.

Or any sports movie where an animal is recruited to play for the team.

Gus would kick you in the face so hard.

And then kick Daniel Stern in the face as part of filming for Home Alone 5, wherein the McAllisters receive the death penalty after accidentally putting Kevin on a plane to downtown Beirut. He toughs it out for a bit, but is ultimately beheaded by Hezbollah after giving one of their members a shaving cream pie to the face.

I'd put $49.95 down to see that happen.

 

[T Bell]

Howard the Duck down?

 

[B-Deep]

Howard the Duck down?

don't you mess with Howard

 

[Don Quixote]

Less preposterous than that one where Jonah Hill ends up with Emma Stone.

 

[AK83NY]

True story, my cousin played Kevin's sister. My grandmother passed away so she missed a day of shooting to see me and lost a bunch of her lines. Not that the siblings had many lines but still...

 

[McGarnicle]

Still adorable

 

[ClownCausedChaos2]

True story, my cousin played Kevin's sister. My grandmother passed away so she missed a day of shooting to see me and lost a bunch of her lines. Not that the siblings had many lines but still...

No way.

 

[AK83NY]

True story, my cousin played Kevin's sister. My grandmother passed away so she missed a day of shooting to see me and lost a bunch of her lines. Not that the siblings had many lines but still...

No way.

Yea she dabbled in a few movies before becoming a Judo star. She actually went on to compete in the 1996 and 2000 Olympics!

 

[Jewell]

I'm having a tough time placing when Home Alone 2 came out. Was it before or after Maccaulay Culkin got diddled by Michael Jackson?

 

[ClownCausedChaos2]

True story, my cousin played Kevin's sister. My grandmother passed away so she missed a day of shooting to see me and lost a bunch of her lines. Not that the siblings had many lines but still...

No way.

Yea she dabbled in a few movies before becoming a Judo star. She actually went on to compete in the 1996 and 2000 Olympics!

Wow. Cool.

 

[Super King]

Still adorable

lol

 

[Long Ball Larry]

True story, my cousin played Kevin's sister. My grandmother passed away so she missed a day of shooting to see me and lost a bunch of her lines. Not that the siblings had many lines but still...

Sounds like she's what the French call les incompetents.

 

[AK83NY]

True story, my cousin played Kevin's sister. My grandmother passed away so she missed a day of shooting to see me and lost a bunch of her lines. Not that the siblings had many lines but still...

Sounds like she's what the French call les incompetents.

Haha but wrong sister

 

[Premier]

How much does an actor like that make for a movie like that? Not many words/scenes but still big movies.

 

[AK83NY]

How much does an actor like that make for a movie like that? Not many words/scenes but still big movies.

No idea...I could never ask but she does still get residuals during this time of the year. I do know that the studio never made a special edition DVD so they wouldn't have to pay the cast new royalties.

 

[msommer]

I'm going to swap faces with this criminal who is in a coma, so I can talk to his brother. And not tell anyone except the surgeon.

But wait - he'll wake up and take my face!

And yet - it somehow works. Must be the cinematography

(Let's not go to Broken Arrow, though)

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Howard the Duck down?

don't you mess with Howard

That movie made me very sad. I had a thing for Lea Thompson and a freaking duck got there before I did.

 

[Slapdash]

Home Alone on AMC right now, its about to get good

 

[Premier]

Home Alone on AMC right now, its about to get good

The first one is fine enough. The second is the same exact movie with the same exact plot in a different city. I guess I never got the chance to see it before today.

 

[Ilov80s]

I'm home sick today and this was on so I gave it a watch:

- there's no way any family could be dumb enough to leave their kid once, let alone twice. Where is DCF?

- the kid books an $800 a night hotel in New York by himself? Ok.

- these two idiots break out of jail and there's no manhunt? Then they just happen to run into this kid a year later in a totally different city? The biggest city in the world? And they then try to rob a major store in downtown New York while being on the run?

- Daniel Stern so far has had 4 bricks thrown off his face from 5 stories up, had a 100 pound bag of cement come down a floor off his head, had a gigantic steel beam knock him down through a floor, had a 300-pound tool chest barrel at him and then he was electrocuted for 50 seconds straight. This has not noticeably bothered him at all.

As I type this the kid just lit a kerosine soaked rope on fire which caused Stern to fall about 8 stories.

How did this get made? Early 90s movies are the worst.

It's not that preposterous. New York is only the 10th most populated city in the world, far from the largest. It's not like it was Home Alone 2: Lost in Guangzhou

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Home Alone on AMC right now, its about to get good

The first one is fine enough. The second is the same exact movie with the same exact plot in a different city. I guess I never got the chance to see it before today.

In their defense, the title is pretty much a giveaway.

 

[AK83NY]

Home Alone on AMC right now, its about to get good

The first one is fine enough. The second is the same exact movie with the same exact plot in a different city. I guess I never got the chance to see it before today.

In their defense, the title is pretty much a giveaway.

It worked for The Hangover as well...

 

[Insein]

You're grouchy when you're sick

Have a snickers.

 

[Insein]

I'm going to swap faces with this criminal who is in a coma, so I can talk to his brother. And not tell anyone except the surgeon.

But wait - he'll wake up and take my face!

Not a seqel though.

 

[koby925]

Was flipping through the channels last night and found a more ridiculous movie. There was a Home Alone 3

 

[SmoovySmoov]

I'm going to swap faces with this criminal who is in a coma, so I can talk to his brother. And not tell anyone except the surgeon.

But wait - he'll wake up and take my face!

I'll never forget the night when an ex-friend tried to explain to me what a good movie this was.

 

[ClownCausedChaos2]

I'm going to swap faces with this criminal who is in a coma, so I can talk to his brother. And not tell anyone except the surgeon.

But wait - he'll wake up and take my face!

I'll never forget the night when an ex-friend tried to explain to me what a good movie this was.

Is that why you're no longer friends?

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Was flipping through the channels last night and found a more ridiculous movie. There was a Home Alone 3

Home Alone 4 down?

It is the fourth installment in the Home Alone series. The film brings back several of the main characters from the first two films including Kevin McCallister, but with all the roles played by different actors. It is also the only film in the series to be filmed outside the United States (although set in Chicago, it was actually shot in South Africa). The plot revolves around Kevin (Mike Weinberg) trying to defend his future stepmother's house from Marv (French Stewart) and his wife Vera (Missi Pyle).

Spoiler

At the McCallisters' house in Australia, Peter (Jason Beghe) is about to get divorced from Kate (Clare Carey) and announces that he's living with his new and rich girlfriend Natalie (Joanna Going) at her mansion. He tells his three children Buzz (Gideon Jacobs), Megan (Chelsea Russo), and Kevin (Mike Weinberg) that they are hosting the visit of a royal family and invites everyone to spend Christmas with him and Natalie. After initially refusing, Kevin takes his father up on his offer after being tormented by Buzz. Kate is disappointed that Kevin is with his father.

Kevin enjoys his time at Natalie's mansion with his new bedroom, latest gadgets and his life. In the next morning, Natalie and Peter go out for a bit while Kevin stays at the mansion with Natalie's butlerMr. Prescott (Erick Avari) and maid Molly (Barbara Babcock). While Prescott makes Kevin a milkshake, he goes into the security room and gets caught by Prescott who gives Kevin another chance. With Natalie and Peter still away, Kevin notices his old nemesis Marv (French Stewart), a remaining member of the Wet Bandits and new sidekick and wife Vera (Missi Pyle) outside the house. Kevin tries to get Mr. Prescott to answer the intercom, but for some reason Prescott does not answer since he is asleep. He then spies on them and drive them away by destroying the shower's water systems and flooding the house's lobby, but Peter and Natalie arrive while Kevin is cleaning up and don't believe Kevin's explanation especially since Prescott claims to have seen nothing. While driving, Marv tells Vera about his encounters with Kevin and states that they have someone on the inside to help them in their plot. Kevin then attempts to use the security camera footage to prove himself, but discovers that the camera had been turned off by the burglars and is caught by Prescott (who Kevin now believes to be Marv and Vera's ally). Molly then appears and gets Kevin out of trouble. Peter and Natalie then realize they gave Kevin a hard time and decide to make him feel better, so the three of them decide to decorate the tree together.

 

[SmoovySmoov]

I'm going to swap faces with this criminal who is in a coma, so I can talk to his brother. And not tell anyone except the surgeon.

But wait - he'll wake up and take my face!

I'll never forget the night when an ex-friend tried to explain to me what a good movie this was.

Is that why you're no longer friends?

No, he was a douchenozzle, but it didn't help.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

Was flipping through the channels last night and found a more ridiculous movie. There was a Home Alone 3

Home Alone 4 down?

It is the fourth installment in the Home Alone series. The film brings back several of the main characters from the first two films including Kevin McCallister, but with all the roles played by different actors. It is also the only film in the series to be filmed outside the United States (although set in Chicago, it was actually shot in South Africa). The plot revolves around Kevin (Mike Weinberg) trying to defend his future stepmother's house from Marv (French Stewart) and his wife Vera (Missi Pyle).

Spoiler

At the McCallisters' house in Australia, Peter (Jason Beghe) is about to get divorced from Kate (Clare Carey) and announces that he's living with his new and rich girlfriend Natalie (Joanna Going) at her mansion. He tells his three children Buzz (Gideon Jacobs), Megan (Chelsea Russo), and Kevin (Mike Weinberg) that they are hosting the visit of a royal family and invites everyone to spend Christmas with him and Natalie. After initially refusing, Kevin takes his father up on his offer after being tormented by Buzz. Kate is disappointed that Kevin is with his father.

Kevin enjoys his time at Natalie's mansion with his new bedroom, latest gadgets and his life. In the next morning, Natalie and Peter go out for a bit while Kevin stays at the mansion with Natalie's butlerMr. Prescott (Erick Avari) and maid Molly (Barbara Babcock). While Prescott makes Kevin a milkshake, he goes into the security room and gets caught by Prescott who gives Kevin another chance. With Natalie and Peter still away, Kevin notices his old nemesis Marv (French Stewart), a remaining member of the Wet Bandits and new sidekick and wife Vera (Missi Pyle) outside the house. Kevin tries to get Mr. Prescott to answer the intercom, but for some reason Prescott does not answer since he is asleep. He then spies on them and drive them away by destroying the shower's water systems and flooding the house's lobby, but Peter and Natalie arrive while Kevin is cleaning up and don't believe Kevin's explanation especially since Prescott claims to have seen nothing. While driving, Marv tells Vera about his encounters with Kevin and states that they have someone on the inside to help them in their plot. Kevin then attempts to use the security camera footage to prove himself, but discovers that the camera had been turned off by the burglars and is caught by Prescott (who Kevin now believes to be Marv and Vera's ally). Molly then appears and gets Kevin out of trouble. Peter and Natalie then realize they gave Kevin a hard time and decide to make him feel better, so the three of them decide to decorate the tree together.

This might rival Critters 4 for worst Part 4 ever

 

[Fat Nick]

I don't care if they just happened to run into Kevin on an impromptu field trip to Pyongyang...it's still more believable than Sharknado.

 

[Frostillicus]

Was flipping through the channels last night and found a more ridiculous movie. There was a Home Alone 3

Home Alone 4 down?

It is the fourth installment in the Home Alone series. The film brings back several of the main characters from the first two films including Kevin McCallister, but with all the roles played by different actors. It is also the only film in the series to be filmed outside the United States (although set in Chicago, it was actually shot in South Africa). The plot revolves around Kevin (Mike Weinberg) trying to defend his future stepmother's house from Marv (French Stewart) and his wife Vera (Missi Pyle).

Spoiler

At the McCallisters' house in Australia, Peter (Jason Beghe) is about to get divorced from Kate (Clare Carey) and announces that he's living with his new and rich girlfriend Natalie (Joanna Going) at her mansion. He tells his three children Buzz (Gideon Jacobs), Megan (Chelsea Russo), and Kevin (Mike Weinberg) that they are hosting the visit of a royal family and invites everyone to spend Christmas with him and Natalie. After initially refusing, Kevin takes his father up on his offer after being tormented by Buzz. Kate is disappointed that Kevin is with his father.

Kevin enjoys his time at Natalie's mansion with his new bedroom, latest gadgets and his life. In the next morning, Natalie and Peter go out for a bit while Kevin stays at the mansion with Natalie's butlerMr. Prescott (Erick Avari) and maid Molly (Barbara Babcock). While Prescott makes Kevin a milkshake, he goes into the security room and gets caught by Prescott who gives Kevin another chance. With Natalie and Peter still away, Kevin notices his old nemesis Marv (French Stewart), a remaining member of the Wet Bandits and new sidekick and wife Vera (Missi Pyle) outside the house. Kevin tries to get Mr. Prescott to answer the intercom, but for some reason Prescott does not answer since he is asleep. He then spies on them and drive them away by destroying the shower's water systems and flooding the house's lobby, but Peter and Natalie arrive while Kevin is cleaning up and don't believe Kevin's explanation especially since Prescott claims to have seen nothing. While driving, Marv tells Vera about his encounters with Kevin and states that they have someone on the inside to help them in their plot. Kevin then attempts to use the security camera footage to prove himself, but discovers that the camera had been turned off by the burglars and is caught by Prescott (who Kevin now believes to be Marv and Vera's ally). Molly then appears and gets Kevin out of trouble. Peter and Natalie then realize they gave Kevin a hard time and decide to make him feel better, so the three of them decide to decorate the tree together.

Spoiler

This might rival Critters 4 for worst Part 4 ever

Jaws 4. Discussion over.

 

[pollardsvision]

Coming on in 20 minutes.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

Was flipping through the channels last night and found a more ridiculous movie. There was a Home Alone 3

Home Alone 4 down?

It is the fourth installment in the Home Alone series. The film brings back several of the main characters from the first two films including Kevin McCallister, but with all the roles played by different actors. It is also the only film in the series to be filmed outside the United States (although set in Chicago, it was actually shot in South Africa). The plot revolves around Kevin (Mike Weinberg) trying to defend his future stepmother's house from Marv (French Stewart) and his wife Vera (Missi Pyle).

Spoiler

At the McCallisters' house in Australia, Peter (Jason Beghe) is about to get divorced from Kate (Clare Carey) and announces that he's living with his new and rich girlfriend Natalie (Joanna Going) at her mansion. He tells his three children Buzz (Gideon Jacobs), Megan (Chelsea Russo), and Kevin (Mike Weinberg) that they are hosting the visit of a royal family and invites everyone to spend Christmas with him and Natalie. After initially refusing, Kevin takes his father up on his offer after being tormented by Buzz. Kate is disappointed that Kevin is with his father.

Kevin enjoys his time at Natalie's mansion with his new bedroom, latest gadgets and his life. In the next morning, Natalie and Peter go out for a bit while Kevin stays at the mansion with Natalie's butlerMr. Prescott (Erick Avari) and maid Molly (Barbara Babcock). While Prescott makes Kevin a milkshake, he goes into the security room and gets caught by Prescott who gives Kevin another chance. With Natalie and Peter still away, Kevin notices his old nemesis Marv (French Stewart), a remaining member of the Wet Bandits and new sidekick and wife Vera (Missi Pyle) outside the house. Kevin tries to get Mr. Prescott to answer the intercom, but for some reason Prescott does not answer since he is asleep. He then spies on them and drive them away by destroying the shower's water systems and flooding the house's lobby, but Peter and Natalie arrive while Kevin is cleaning up and don't believe Kevin's explanation especially since Prescott claims to have seen nothing. While driving, Marv tells Vera about his encounters with Kevin and states that they have someone on the inside to help them in their plot. Kevin then attempts to use the security camera footage to prove himself, but discovers that the camera had been turned off by the burglars and is caught by Prescott (who Kevin now believes to be Marv and Vera's ally). Molly then appears and gets Kevin out of trouble. Peter and Natalie then realize they gave Kevin a hard time and decide to make him feel better, so the three of them decide to decorate the tree together.

Spoiler

This might rival Critters 4 for worst Part 4 ever

Jaws 4. Discussion over.

This sounds awesome