By Maddy Gaillard – Entertainment Editor 

“Home Alone” is arguably one of the best Christmas movies of all time. After its release on November 10, 1990, it has gained an insane amount of attention and love from fans worldwide. The film follows Kevin McCallister and his family as they prepare for a Christmas trip to Paris. The movie idea stemmed from John Hughes (the writer and producer of the film) while he was on vacation. 

The film begins with the entire McCallister family in a hassle to try and get things organized the night before their trip. The mom, Kate McCallister, and her son Kevin get in a fight and she punishes him by sending him up to his room. When the family wakes up late the morning of their flight, they are in such a hurry that they forget Kevin. Since Kevin is home alone he has to create obstacles to defend himself and his home from two burglars. 

This film is a Christmas classic and gets whoever is watching into the holiday spirit easily. It is entertaining and funny which keeps the watcher involved. The movie does a great job in letting the audience build sympathy for Kevin and also appreciate his intelligence and wit. There is never a boring scene and how the movie stays interesting for the entire time. 

“Home Alone” truly captures the Christmas spirit and keeps the viewers entertained throughout the film. The plot is interesting and entertaining for viewers of all ages. It builds different kinds of emotions for the audience which allows this film to fit into different genres. “Home Alone” gives the viewer a hint of suspense but it is overall a great holiday movie and will forever be a classic in many homes.

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars