Y’all, sometimes, “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” just doesn’t make any sense. As someone who watches this movie religiously every Christmas, let me tell you why. There are countless moments where logic just takes a backseat, and yet, it remains a family favorite.
First off, let’s get this straight—I love “Home Alone 2” even more than the original. Each year, my mother and I settle down with popcorn to laugh at the antics of young Kevin McCallister lost in the Big Apple. It’s our Christmas tradition, right from the day I watched it while home sick. But let’s face it, some things in this film are as puzzling as a Rubik’s Cube.
For example, Harry and Marv, the bumbling burglars who are the epitome of cartoonish resilience. These guys should have kicked the bucket numerous times over, but somehow they survive pratfalls straight out of a Wile E. Coyote cartoon. It’s all part of the slapstick charm, but come on, physics do exist.
Buzz’s prank in the school concert is another head-scratcher. The audience roars with laughter as if they’ve been handed comedy gold, but in reality, it’s more cringe than clever. Also, isn’t it a bit odd that these two brothers, years apart in age, are in the same school choir?
Next, let’s talk about Kevin’s airplane escapade. In the post-9/11 world, this seems impossible, but even in the ’90s, airport security wasn’t that lax. The McCallisters’ casual approach to boarding a Florida-bound flight begs the question—did they not book seats like everyone else?
And then there’s the breathtaking New York skyline seen from the plane. Having flown into these airports myself, I can attest—you won’t find that view anywhere near LaGuardia or JFK. Movie magic at its finest, perhaps, but it’s still misleading.
The Plaza Hotel baffles in its own right. Known for its exemplary service, the staff’s antics, led by Tim Curry’s iconic concierge, defy their reputation. Their naivety towards Kevin’s antics is more fiction than fact, especially at a place supposedly training hospitality’s best.
Why Kevin doesn’t simply ask for help is another mystery. The city’s teeming with people ready to lend a hand, yet he chooses to brave it alone. His street smarts might keep him afloat, but realistically, any adult would swoop in to assist a lost child.
Statistically, running into the same person twice in NYC is a long shot. Yet, Marv and Harry manage to bump into the same woman twice, in a metropolis of over 7 million. It’s a cinematic coincidence taken to extremes.
Finally, Marv’s pickpocketing skills at the ice rink seem implausible. Stealing clothes literally off people without anyone noticing? It’s a comedic stretch that challenges viewer suspension of disbelief. Similarly, Kevin’s ability to purchase fireworks in a city where they’re illegal adds to the absurdity.
Despite these faults, the film’s charm is undeniable. It holds a warm spot in many hearts, including my own, by bringing joy and laughter each holiday season. Watching Kevin outsmart the “Sticky Bandits” never truly gets old.
“Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” may defy logic at nearly every turn, but that’s part of why it remains beloved. Its quirky missteps don’t detract from the heartwarming holiday magic that draws viewers back year after year. Sometimes, it’s about accepting the nonsensical for what it is—good, old-fashioned entertainment.
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