Alone at Home 2 (Film)

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is a 1992 American family comedy film. Directed by Chris Columbus and written by John Hughes, it is the sequel to the 1990 film Home Alone. The film centers on Kevin McCallister, portrayed by Macaulay Culkin in the lead role.

Kevin McCallister is preparing to travel to Florida with his family for Christmas vacation. However, he accidentally becomes separated from them at the airport and boards a different flight to New York City. Armed with his father’s credit card and some cash, Kevin begins exploring the city on his own. He stays at a luxury hotel, goes shopping, and enjoys himself. Yet he soon encounters the same two burglars from the previous film, Harry and Marv, who have escaped from prison and are now planning to rob a toy store. When Kevin realizes they are up to new schemes in the city, he decides to intervene. The film stands out for its humorous elements and themes of family.

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Macaulay Culkin – Kevin McCallister

Joe Pesci – Harry Lime

Daniel Stern – Marv Murchins

Catherine O’Hara – Kate McCallister

John Heard – Peter McCallister

Brenda Fricker – The Lady with the Pigeons

Tim Curry – Mr. Hector (Hotel Manager)

Rob Schneider – Cedric (Bellhop)

Home Alone 2is an English-language color film. It uses Dolby Stereo sound. The aspect ratio is 1.37:1 for the original negative and 1.85:1 for planned theatrical exhibition. Photography was conducted using Panavision Panaflex Platinum cameras. Laboratory processing was carried out at DeLuxe in Hollywood, California. The film negative was shot on 35 mm Eastman EXR 50D 5245 and EXR 500T 5296 film stocks. The cinematographic process is digital intermediate (4K) spherical format, and the release print is in 35 mm Eastman 5384 format.

The majority of filming took place in New York City. Key scenes were shot at locations including the Plaza Hotel, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, and the Empire Diner. Additional locations featured in the film include the World Trade Center, Fulton Fish Market, 57th Street Station, Battery Park, Mott Street, and the Queensborough Bridge. Some interior scenes were filmed in Chicago; for instance, the interior of Duncan’s Toy Chest was shot at the Uptown Theatre in Chicago.

• Family and Belonging: Kevin’s separation from his family and eventual reunion emphasize the importance of familial bonds.
• Courage and Independence: Kevin’s struggle to survive alone in New York highlights themes of courage and self-reliance.
• The Struggle Between Good and Evil: Kevin’s battle against the burglars symbolizes the conflict between good and evil.
• Helping Others and Empathy: Kevin’s friendship with The Lady with the Pigeons brings the themes of mutual aid and empathy to the forefront.
• Comedy and Humor: The film is enriched by physical gags and comedic situations.

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The 1992 film Home Alone2 received numerous award nominations and wins across various ceremonies.

• Funniest Supporting Male Performer in a Motion Picture (Joe Pesci) — Nominated

• Best Film Music (John Williams) — Won

• Golden Screen — Won

• Favorite Movie Actor (Macaulay Culkin) — Nominated

• Favorite Family Motion Picture — Won

• Best Young Actress in a Comedy Motion Picture (Senta Moses) — Nominated

Macaulay Culkin earned $4.5 million for this film, which was 45 times his salary from the 1990 Home Alone and represented the highest payment ever given to a child actor at the time.^【1】

Adverse weather conditions during filming caused some cameras to freeze.^【2】

At the time, Donald Trump, owner of the Plaza Hotel, granted permission for filming on the condition that he be given a minor role. Director Chris Columbus initially considered cutting the scene, but after positive audience reactions during test screenings, he decided to keep it in the film.^【3】

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