FINALLY! Home Alone 3 is one of my childhood favorites, very underrated film, never saw a reactor reacting to it yet. Thanks so much for the entertainment!
Soo happy that you enjoyed this movie. Its sooo funny and underrated. Home Alone 1&2 are definitely classics but this is a personal favorite and guilty pleasure
Same here! It's hilarious and a great film, whether or not linked to the first two or even as a Christmas film, as it works well in general. Thank you for watching! I'm still surprised how many people view this outside of Christmas! By the way, I've got Home Alone 4 coming this December, as I watched it last year and yet to put the video out haha
I love this movie! I honestly love this movie more than the first two and I also really love Home Alone Holiday Heist the fifth one. But it always bugged me in Home Alone 4 that they went back to using the original characters' names even thought it wasn't the same actors.
This movie so underrated AF. I know they get rid of the formula from Home Alone 1 and 2 about christmas thingy, but still, its about kid being home alone but in different situation. Its a fresh plot, different characters, different behaviors. But at the same time, they're all funny.
One of the three home alone movies that I love. Ofc Home Alone 1 & 2 are the rest. the other sequels are not really my cup of tea tho. So happy I saw your reaction to this.
The last good home alone movie! Maybe not as good as the first two, but DEFINITELY better than the rest of the sequels that were so bad they had to be premiered on television rather than straight to video!
Brilliant! It's a great one to start with too. I suppose going back from here may make the originals seem out of place, but they're all unique... at least the first 3 anyway. The rest are somewhat more... unique, but for the wrong reasons 😅 Thank you so much for watching!
Hot take, I don't think this movie's as bad as everyone says. I quite like the grittier, spy take on it earlier. It stills outdoes everything that came after it for me. Side note: I love how a squad of international, more dangerous criminals (who you'd expect to be highly intelligent) become goofy and seem to lose most of their intelligence when breaking into a house
To him operating the driving lawnmower at his age, When i was his age in film i knew how to operate one because my father taught me, along with driving stick
Growing up in the US during the 80s and early 90s, it wasn't that unusual for kids to be at home alone during the day, as long as they were at least 7-8 years old and not special needs, and didn't live in a high-crime area. I actually enjoyed being at home alone, as it was my only real chance to watch a lot of TV (I was strictly limited to 1/2 hour per day of electronics at the time).
I'm so glad other people agree Lianne! Despite the first two feeling warm and Christmassy, this one hits the nail with everything, plot, well executed comedy moments and tries to be it's own with extra story and background. Plus, it was a nice surprise that the main kid is pretty good at acting too. I thought it was going to be quite bad, somewhat like the kid from Home Alone 4 (I've seen that too now - which will be up at Christmas this year) - Thank you for watching and commenting :)
I first saw this in theaters when it was first released. I enjoyed it and though it was a very fun film, though it wasn't quite the same without Macaulay Culkin. It features Baby ScarJo as Alex's big sister, but that didn't really register with me at the time, as ScarJo was still years away from reaching superstar status.
This "Home Alone" would really pass MUCH better if it was called differently and was not "Home Alone" franchise. Kevin just went insane in both movies and instantly attacked burglers and made traps much faster. Here Alex try to call cops twice and also warns the parents few times. Also takes much more time to make the traps. Among those first three I find 3rd one really most amusing and funniest. Only reason why this film did not get that popular was that there was no Macaulay Culkin in lead role.....
Hey Marko! Yes, exactly what I thought as well. I actually really liked this film and didn't expect to. I went in thinking it was going to be a bad third re-hash, but was very pleasantly surprised. Completely agree about not calling it Home Alone would have been better. Then again, if they had done that, people would have just said that it was copying the Home Alone franchise and that they should have made it part of it haha. Yeah, in this, Alex seems much more of a regular boy home alone when thieves track down the toy. Same here! After going back last Christmas and watching 1 & 2, I thought 3 was really original and did a different take on the whole thing. It didn't lean into the same characteristics of the first two at all. Yeah, unfortunately, that does seem to have been the case. Apparently, I heard there was meant to be a completely different thing planned with Culkin and the original family, but they didn't want to return for another, so they decided to do this storyline and set of characters. I personally think it was a great move, showing that it doesn't just happen to Kevin. If it happened any more to Kevin, social services would have had to get involved, I think! Thanks for watching and commenting, especially at this time of year! (Although, I have actually been in a strangely festive mood these past few days) Take care Marko, I hope you're well!
Hey Marko! Yes, exactly what I thought as well. I actually really liked this film and didn't expect to. I went in thinking it was going to be a bad third re-hash, but was very pleasantly surprised. Completely agree about not calling it Home Alone would have been better. Then again, if they had done that, people would have just said that it was copying the Home Alone franchise and that they should have made it part of it haha. Yeah, in this, Alex seems much more of a regular boy home alone when thieves track down the toy. Same here! After going back last Christmas and watching 1 & 2, I thought 3 was really original and did a different take on the whole thing. It didn't lean into the same characteristics of the first two at all. Yeah, unfortunately, that does seem to have been the case. Apparently, I heard there was meant to be a completely different thing planned with Culkin and the original family, but they didn't want to return for another, so they decided to do this storyline and set of characters. I personally think it was a great move, showing that it doesn't just happen to Kevin. If it happened any more to Kevin, social services would have had to get involved, I think! Thanks for watching and commenting, especially at this time of year! (Although, I have actually been in a strangely festive mood these past few days) Take care Marko, I hope you're well!
Regarding Alex's speed at creating traps, remember that he was dealing with a bigger gang and had to find ways to deal with them all. Plus his house was the last place they attacked, so he couldn't also break into other people's houses to stop them. Alex's skills are more technical than Kevin's since that is where his interests lie, not to mention also working with two live animals. I did appreciate that Alex tried to do the right thing and called the police and an Army office.
Exactly Mistica! I kind of wish the family found out in 1 & 2 just what Kevin actually did. Although I suppose maybe it's a sort of "moral of the story" in that he helped to catch the thieves, give them their just desserts and in the case of 2 also stop a burglary of a children's fund, without making any big deal about it. I'm not sure though. I'm with you though, 3 is a favourite film! Thanks for watching Mistica, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Years. By the way, as terrible as the film is, I've got Home Alone 4's reaction coming tomorrow (well today, the 5th)
Happy New Year's. Have you seen the Home Alone 3 parody Kevin's Revenge? His family finds out then too bad its fan made. But I love this movie. I'm glad you liked it as well. I thought the injuries in 1 and 2 were brutal. These are right up there. You are right that it's not bad that Kevin's family knew. I haven't watched the other movies after 3.
I don't care what people say. I will present a case for Home Alone 3. 1. There are four criminals rather than two - it makes the one kid outsmarting them all the more skillful. 2. I like how one of the criminals is a woman. 3. Harry and Marv are small-time criminals. These four are much more dangerous. 4. It gives the kid a reason to be left home alone. 5. While it is kind of a Christmas movie, it's also kind of not (you see school buses, for instance). 6. The music choices are very nice. Those are my arguments. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one that does like this one.
It's a brilliant film, so I can see why! 3 is a wonderful change to the first two and really fun. Plus, very funny too. Also, whilst the next instalment (HA 4) isn't amazing, I've also got that one coming in the next week or so too, in case you're interested. It's a very weird one, but still fun to see what on earth they were thinking haha. I hope you're well and had a wonderful Christmas!
I look forward to you eventually watching the fifth film, Home Alone: The Holiday Heist. It was originally released directly to television. I personally did not care for the fourth film, so the Holiday Heist was a nice return to a feel of the originals even though the details are different and a more modest budget. Not sure how you will feel about the sixth film when you get to it.
Most certainly Bunny! In many ways it outdoes number 1 & 2, which surprised me. The story seems tighter. Although I would say for nostalgia and warmth, 1 certainly does it for me. It feels more Christmassy too (as this one isn't even set at Christmas!) - Thank you for watching/commenting
How did he know that guy didn't live in that house? In the 80s and early 90s, and I'm assuming, especially in small suburbs, everyone pretty much knows everyone. Hints Mrs. Hess at the beginning saying so you can tell everyone in the neighborhood I stiffed you on a snow job? In the suburbs everyone knew everyone's business good, bad, or indifferent
23:45 If I was him, I would then break the fourth wall Tom and Jerry style and look directly at the camera/audience with a Meep expression face and hold up a wile e coyote sign that says, “They DEFINITELY didn’t pay me enough for this movie role!”
Completely agree! Anything past the third film isn't great, but I do find this a brilliant film. Just not really part of the same thing due to the cast changes etc. I've yet to see 5... maybe this year for fun... however I saw Home Sweet Home Alone before the channel ... not great! Have you seen any of the others, out of curiosity?
@@MoviesWithMarty Yes actually! I grew up watching all of the first 5. I think the first two are the best, not even close. With one being the emotional one, and with two being funnier. Its a perfect duology. Its just a matter of preference. One has John Candy, one has Tim Curry. True icons. You really cant get better than this. But then theres Home Alone 3. Three being a brilliant change of pace and way better than it had any right to be. It should been a disaster but it was actually a pleasant surprise and a genuinely good movie. Alex being a fun protagonist and not only having new characters but completely changing the formula with 4 villains, him calling the police and just a whole lot of different arcs that… mostly work. I think they didnt commit to certain things as much as they couldve like seeing more things for the moms perspective with her work, like O Hara in the first two films, especially the first. Which holds this movie back from being an 8 or 9/10. But it shook things up and was unapologetically its own thing and didnt try to be anything than what it was. I definitely have the most respect for it out of the franchise as even if it didnt 100% deliver for me (and unfortunately a lot of others who slander it which i dont understand). What it did try that was new, it did a lot of those things right. Its a 7-8/10 film for me. With the first two just being perfect. But real Home Alone fans know that Home Alone 3 is great. Once you accept it for what it is, just because it doesnt have Kevin. Its a really fun time. Albeit, not as complex as the first two. Then four is just a disaster, the fact they had “Marv” act more like Harry which i dont even know how you can screw that up. The annoying soundtrack, bad casting, and just the fact it was made for TV. And the fact they “brought back” the original characters I just dont get. Just do what the third one did! Whats the point of recasting when we know its not the same? At least the third one had the balls to shake things up, even if it didnt need to happen, although im glad it did though. But yeah, 4 was a point of no return for the franchise. And it was the worst for a long time. I never hated 5, but its definitely the least to talk about, its not overly bad like the fourth one. Its just meh. It also might explain why there isnt a lot of information about it. Because its just a made for TV dud. Its not overly bad, its just the bare minimum. No substance, nothing. Its just there. I havent seen the sixth one but right off the bat I hate the fact from what ive seen, they made the main character a total jerk, and we root for the “robbers.” I hate all the references to 2021, removing the timelessness, no emotional complexity between characters, its not funny, it’s mean spirited. At least in the first two you can understand the perspectives of all the characters. Yeah Kevins family was mean, but man. Home Sweet takes it to a whole new level from just the clips ive seen. In Home Alone 1 and 2, the acting from O Hara trying to find her kid sells it. I see nothing like that in this movie, in fact the compelte opposite. So I hate everyone, I hate all the characters besides the couple. That shouldnt happen. This shouldnt happen. HOME ALONE 6 shouldnt happen. And most of all i dislike that they tried to tie it to the first two. No, you dont get to do that. Even if 3 were bad, which it isnt. It had enough respect for the first two to not even mention them. It’s completely its own thing. Unapologetically. But yeah, you dont get to use John Williams score or mention Kevin. Dont try to drag down the first two when you’re just being a meanspirited soulless already outdated cashgrab. I have no desire to watch it. Its (from what ive seen) my least favourite movie in the franchise, and i havent seen the whole thing. I think Home Alone 4 and this are both just as bad, because they both have the same problems. Basically trying to connect to the first two and just being, dreadful. But at least 4 had an excuse, it was made for TV. Home Sweet Home Alone (I hate that title so much its so fitting) has no excuse. It shouldve easily been the best one since two, but they just didnt care. And had no respect for the franchise, or John Hughes. Which is why, personally and universally. Its the least favourite. If i were to rate them… Home Alone (1990) - 10/10 Home Alone 2: Lost In New York (1992) - 11/10 (favourite christmas movie ever.) Home Alone 3 (1997) - 7.5/10 Home Alone 4: Taking Back The House (2002) - 0/10 Home Alone 5: The Holiday Heist (2012) - 3/10 Home Sweet Home Alone (2021) - -♾️/10 Sorry this is long, but yeah I hate winter, but I love december because Christmas, its the only thing that gets me through winter. And I dont like a lot of Christmas movies just because a lot of them, are just not good, But I love these ones. Especially the first three. So im pretty passionate! Ive seen all your commentaries on them, in fact this was my third time watching all of them. But yeah, great stuff. Thanks for asking!!
I completely agree! I loved the film, such a great laugh and definitely rewatchable. I don't understand the hate either. It's not as good in some ways as the original, but outshines it in other areas too. Thank you so much for watching and I'm glad I'm not the only one who likes it. By the way, I'm loving your name too Dpc Brown 🤪
I do admit that, while HA 1 & 2 are great, this is my personal favourite. I love the international thief part instead of the Wet Bandits, and I love this movie!
21:34 maybe i'm wrong but i always thought she said that because mrs. hess accidentally took her bag in san francisco (the one with the toy car) so maybe she said that to try to let mrs.hess make the connection of why shes holding her hostage. idk if that makes sense.
Hey William. Yeah, I watched Home Alone 4 the other day, which will be posted on here on Christmas 2023 (due to timing of not getting it up in time before today) but HA4 is a different kid, but yet is meant to be Kevin's character from Home Alone 1 & 2... as they reference things from those films as if they happened. Honestly, I had thought it was the same kid at first too. It's an odd one, filmed in South Africa would you believe! Also, the bad guys in HA4 are in fact meant to be Marv and his wife Vera. I was shocked that they decided to change the actors and yet keep the characters the same as the originals (different characters in Home Alone 3 though). If you would like to see my thoughts on Home Alone 3 though, I'll be bringing out a review soon and my full reaction is already up on Patreon. I will be posting my edited down RUclips reaction for it this coming Christmas 2023 though, due to having ended my Christmas film run.
Honestly Alex deserves a better family. And this kid is what, 8? I wasn't left home alone until I was 11. And in what world are cops gonna come on scene with full lights and sirens to alert a potential suspect?
Plus, if you really think about it. Kevin had to idiots who just robbed houses for a living. But Alex took on 5 bad guys agonist one kid. I mean the plot was bigger the traps were bigger set ups I found it really funny with the animals helping out. I loved this movie a lot because of the extra changes they made to it. Kevin had to defend the home which is true, and he did a good job, and his movies are funny. But this one has a special place in my childhood heart.
Exactly! I completely agree. The film is brilliant. I'd always heard it was a knock off cheap remake of the previous two, but boy were they wrong! Very well made and went it's own way. HA4 however... well... that one is coming soon to the channel. Also, I can't believe I saw this comment so quickly 😅 Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and your family! Thank you so much for watching
My personal favorite of the trilogy. It's a shame it didn't get the success it deserved because the franchise could have go in a higher direction with differents concepts and higher stakes and not only christmas-relates movies (just like this one) ;) By the way, it's the only home alone movie which didn't take place at christmas but in January. And I would have love to see others home alone films taking place at others periods of the year just like Die hard. For example, die hard 1 is sets at christmas in a tall building and die hard 3 is sets in summer in New York. Speaking about Die hard, did you know that Home alone is kind of a friendly-family version of Die hard (this is why you can see a lot of similarities between them). Apparently, the screenwritters were big fan of the first die hard. You can easily find videos of comparison on youtube. So sorry for my bad english :)
@@marievjing Having a series of movies with different protagonists on the same level of quality of this movie and I swear people would be talking about this franchise with higher regard. And having the style, season, design, location, or criminals of the movie based on the protagonist, just like this movie did, like a hacker/video game thing or if the series were to finally have female protagonist or something to add more to the franchise from that perspective. Whether it be that hacker idea or a vacation or your Die Hard idea or any others mentioned earlier. Not like any of it matters though as long as the movie is good, regardless i’ll always love the first three. Also Die Hard is one of my favourite franchises aswell, just like Home Alone. Funny you bring it up as I think Home Alone 1 and 2 are objectively better than 3, but I get why people consider it their favourite. For me Die Hard is the best crafted movie, but Die Hard: With A Vengeance is my personal favourite in the series, and my favourite movie. I think besides a few very minor flaws, its a genuine tightly written, underrated masterpeice. And a perfect sequel. But also because its kind of the same idea were the first two Die Hards had the majority of the same cast. Where the third film completely threw out the entire playbook, and took a huge turn and just did its own thing. Basically its own original movie that just so happened to have John McClane as the lead, now basically on the pits. And loosely connecting it to the first movie with Simon. Besides that its not confined to a setting, its all of new york as the playground and all new characters who are all in a very short amount of time. Are written with a ton of depth. I love this movie so much. And the heist plot and script was written so well, the FBI investigated the screenwriter. Apparently if this actually happened, it wouldve WORKED. Thats how well written the movie was made. And four did a 2000s hacker buddy comedy plot. (I mean you know this already but for the sake of my comment) I could see them doing stuff like that with the Home Alones. Probably for the best though that we just have 3 really solid films, and no more of… well, the other three. But thats a pretty cool “What If” that you brought up there that I wanted to add onto! I was disappointed they stopped (for a while) after Die Hard 3, they totally shouldve made more with John and Zeus. But it was also a perfect ender to the original trilogy. And Home Alone 3 felt like a beginning for something new, it jsut unfortunately “failed” at the box office. Still made about 40M+ more than its budget I believe. Ah well. If they cant back Macaulay Culkin, this is the best option for the franchise, if it were to go further. And im kind of mad that Home Alone 4 just screwed that up… and again with the Disney+ one. Because Home Alone 3 is genuinely good. While 2 is my favourite and best with the original, if I were bored and wanted to put one of them on, it’ll always be Home Alone 3.
I've rarely heard anything nice said about this movie, only hate. So much so that I was beginning to think that I was the only person in the world who liked it. Therefore I am very glad to read these comments and see there are plenty of other people who like it too. I guess I'm not so odd after all.
The 2nd one is my favorite and I wouldn't say 3 is better than 1 but I do love this one as well! I'm odd ball because I actually quite enjoy 4 as well. I watch 5 as well but I like it far less than the other 4.
Ooh, I'll do Baby's Day Out, however I have seen George Of The Jungle already! Fantastic movie and Brendan Fraser is brilliant in it. I'll add Baby's Day Out to the fairly long list now. Thank you Jerry!
Hey Danny, thanks for watching. I'll be releasing my reaction to Home Alone 4 this December. I watched it last year, but didnt get to release it in time on the channel. It was great! I think it was the last good one, but I may continue them if many want it. Do you think they are worth watching? They may be a laugh for Christmas
Nr 4 are the weirdest one of them all because they use same character in role of Kevin but different kid actor who suppose to be 9 instead of 10 so he's younger than Kevin in the second film but with a storyline that don't make any sense at all since it's same family but different circumstances, actors & he don't have as many siblings either without me spoil too much
I actually love this one (though this is not a popular opinion) What is odd in this one is how stupid is this agents (I mean previous ones were just burglars and it was okay for them to be stupid) but what is better is the reason WHY is he alone, why didn't he call the police and how he managed to clean everything afterwards
Hey Andrew! Thank you for the request, I've added it to the list! I'll potentially be watching that one next year now though, as I had finished my run of Christmas movies this year, apologies. I say HAD, as I may try and squeeze in this one and Krampus if I can work on those quickly haha. Honestly, I was torn as to when to stop the run now or not. Thank you for the request! If I don't get around to it, then it will be next year though. Thank you for watching and commenting!
Haha yes! Exactly, I really don't get it. I know it's different from the first and when I went into it, having heard what otthers had said, I wasn't sure. But if people watch it, they'll realise how fun it is. It's a great Christmas film. Also, I was so surprised to see people watching this over the past few months, so thank you! I've been in the Christmas mood the past month or two. Also, despie Home Alone 4 not living up to the standard of these ones as much, I'll be bringing that to the channel this December. I watched it last Christmas, but didn't have a chance to put it out. Thank you so much for watching!
Hi Sarah! I would love to and have added it to the list. Only downside is I've potentially now finished my run of Christmas movies this year, so it would be next year. I have been unsure whether to continue it, as I don't want to pass by the 5th/6th Christmas period ending. A few have asked about Krampus and Home Alone 4 though. I've set up a poll, so will see what others think too. Please feel free to request non-Christmas films too, if you would like. Thank you for watching and subscribing!
@@queenofhearts1002 Definitely! Ooh, which version of the first one, the Gene Wilder or Johnny Depp one. I know Gene's is actually called Willy Wonka, but I usually interchange the titles myself anyway haha. Thank you!
@@queenofhearts1002 Fantastic! That version it is! Also, I'll also do Madeas Big Happy Family too ;) All on the list for you. I'm working through the list at the moment!
FINALLY! Home Alone 3 is one of my childhood favorites, very underrated film, never saw a reactor reacting to it yet. Thanks so much for the entertainment!
right? I've been looking for a reaction about this movie for a long time, but almost only a few people I saw reacted to it.
It's one of my absolute favourite movies! I'm so glad it has a reaction now 😊
Soo happy that you enjoyed this movie. Its sooo funny and underrated. Home Alone 1&2 are definitely classics but this is a personal favorite and guilty pleasure
Honestly I think 3 is a better sequel then 2. They made the plot there own without having to take more then the basic premise from the first movie.
I'm so happy seeing someone else enjoying this. Everyone talks about how the good ones ending after Home Alone 2 but I've always loved this one.
I loved home alone 3. I didn't care if it wasn't canon with home alone 1 and 2. I loved 3 so much
Same here! It's hilarious and a great film, whether or not linked to the first two or even as a Christmas film, as it works well in general. Thank you for watching! I'm still surprised how many people view this outside of Christmas! By the way, I've got Home Alone 4 coming this December, as I watched it last year and yet to put the video out haha
I love this movie! I honestly love this movie more than the first two and I also really love Home Alone Holiday Heist the fifth one. But it always bugged me in Home Alone 4 that they went back to using the original characters' names even thought it wasn't the same actors.
I still liked the first 3 home alone movies.
Love this movie! Thanks for reacting 🥰 I grew up with this one!
It's brilliant, isn't it?! What was your favourite part of the film? Aw, well thank YOU for watching!
This movie so underrated AF. I know they get rid of the formula from Home Alone 1 and 2 about christmas thingy, but still, its about kid being home alone but in different situation. Its a fresh plot, different characters, different behaviors. But at the same time, they're all funny.
One of the three home alone movies that I love. Ofc Home Alone 1 & 2 are the rest. the other sequels are not really my cup of tea tho. So happy I saw your reaction to this.
The last good home alone movie!
Maybe not as good as the first two, but DEFINITELY better than the rest of the sequels that were so bad they had to be premiered on television rather than straight to video!
Home Alone 3 was the very first Home Alone film I ever watched in my life! 😊❤️
Brilliant! It's a great one to start with too. I suppose going back from here may make the originals seem out of place, but they're all unique... at least the first 3 anyway. The rest are somewhat more... unique, but for the wrong reasons 😅
Thank you so much for watching!
I hate when people say this movie is bad is funny as fuck
Those people are ignorant.
I really like the parrot in this one
Haha YES! I loved the parrot 🤣 Thanks for watching and Merry Christmas!!
Hot take, I don't think this movie's as bad as everyone says. I quite like the grittier, spy take on it earlier. It stills outdoes everything that came after it for me.
Side note: I love how a squad of international, more dangerous criminals (who you'd expect to be highly intelligent) become goofy and seem to lose most of their intelligence when breaking into a house
Completely agree. It was the one I rewatched every year, but sadly every movie after this is so horrible it’s like it’s from a different series
This was literally the first Home Alone I've watched than 2 and than 1 so you can say I saw them backwards but these three are the only ones I like.
This was one of my favorite movies as a kid, now that I'm older I like the first two a little more, but this one holds a special place in my heart
To him operating the driving lawnmower at his age, When i was his age in film i knew how to operate one because my father taught me, along with driving stick
Growing up in the US during the 80s and early 90s, it wasn't that unusual for kids to be at home alone during the day, as long as they were at least 7-8 years old and not special needs, and didn't live in a high-crime area. I actually enjoyed being at home alone, as it was my only real chance to watch a lot of TV (I was strictly limited to 1/2 hour per day of electronics at the time).
This is by far my favourite Home Alone movie!
I'm so glad other people agree Lianne! Despite the first two feeling warm and Christmassy, this one hits the nail with everything, plot, well executed comedy moments and tries to be it's own with extra story and background. Plus, it was a nice surprise that the main kid is pretty good at acting too. I thought it was going to be quite bad, somewhat like the kid from Home Alone 4 (I've seen that too now - which will be up at Christmas this year) - Thank you for watching and commenting :)
21:36 I think she was referring to how she picked up their bag by accident
Thank you! I hadn't picked up on that being it. Thanks for watching too.
P.S. Also apologies for the very late reply!
@@MoviesWithMarty no worries, all good
I first saw this in theaters when it was first released. I enjoyed it and though it was a very fun film, though it wasn't quite the same without Macaulay Culkin. It features Baby ScarJo as Alex's big sister, but that didn't really register with me at the time, as ScarJo was still years away from reaching superstar status.
This "Home Alone" would really pass MUCH better if it was called differently and was not "Home Alone" franchise. Kevin just went insane in both movies and instantly attacked burglers and made traps much faster. Here Alex try to call cops twice and also warns the parents few times. Also takes much more time to make the traps.
Among those first three I find 3rd one really most amusing and funniest.
Only reason why this film did not get that popular was that there was no Macaulay Culkin in lead role.....
Hey Marko! Yes, exactly what I thought as well. I actually really liked this film and didn't expect to. I went in thinking it was going to be a bad third re-hash, but was very pleasantly surprised. Completely agree about not calling it Home Alone would have been better. Then again, if they had done that, people would have just said that it was copying the Home Alone franchise and that they should have made it part of it haha.
Yeah, in this, Alex seems much more of a regular boy home alone when thieves track down the toy.
Same here! After going back last Christmas and watching 1 & 2, I thought 3 was really original and did a different take on the whole thing. It didn't lean into the same characteristics of the first two at all.
Yeah, unfortunately, that does seem to have been the case. Apparently, I heard there was meant to be a completely different thing planned with Culkin and the original family, but they didn't want to return for another, so they decided to do this storyline and set of characters. I personally think it was a great move, showing that it doesn't just happen to Kevin. If it happened any more to Kevin, social services would have had to get involved, I think!
Thanks for watching and commenting, especially at this time of year! (Although, I have actually been in a strangely festive mood these past few days)
Take care Marko, I hope you're well!
Hey Marko! Yes, exactly what I thought as well. I actually really liked this film and didn't expect to. I went in thinking it was going to be a bad third re-hash, but was very pleasantly surprised. Completely agree about not calling it Home Alone would have been better. Then again, if they had done that, people would have just said that it was copying the Home Alone franchise and that they should have made it part of it haha.
Yeah, in this, Alex seems much more of a regular boy home alone when thieves track down the toy.
Same here! After going back last Christmas and watching 1 & 2, I thought 3 was really original and did a different take on the whole thing. It didn't lean into the same characteristics of the first two at all.
Yeah, unfortunately, that does seem to have been the case. Apparently, I heard there was meant to be a completely different thing planned with Culkin and the original family, but they didn't want to return for another, so they decided to do this storyline and set of characters. I personally think it was a great move, showing that it doesn't just happen to Kevin. If it happened any more to Kevin, social services would have had to get involved, I think!
Thanks for watching and commenting, especially at this time of year! (Although, I have actually been in a strangely festive mood these past few days)
Take care Marko, I hope you're well!
Regarding Alex's speed at creating traps, remember that he was dealing with a bigger gang and had to find ways to deal with them all. Plus his house was the last place they attacked, so he couldn't also break into other people's houses to stop them. Alex's skills are more technical than Kevin's since that is where his interests lie, not to mention also working with two live animals. I did appreciate that Alex tried to do the right thing and called the police and an Army office.
At least the family knows what happened. The family in 1 and 2 never know what happened. I love this movie. Its one of my favorites.
Exactly Mistica! I kind of wish the family found out in 1 & 2 just what Kevin actually did. Although I suppose maybe it's a sort of "moral of the story" in that he helped to catch the thieves, give them their just desserts and in the case of 2 also stop a burglary of a children's fund, without making any big deal about it. I'm not sure though. I'm with you though, 3 is a favourite film! Thanks for watching Mistica, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Years. By the way, as terrible as the film is, I've got Home Alone 4's reaction coming tomorrow (well today, the 5th)
Happy New Year's. Have you seen the Home Alone 3 parody Kevin's Revenge? His family finds out then too bad its fan made. But I love this movie. I'm glad you liked it as well. I thought the injuries in 1 and 2 were brutal. These are right up there. You are right that it's not bad that Kevin's family knew. I haven't watched the other movies after 3.
I don't care what people say. I will present a case for Home Alone 3.
1. There are four criminals rather than two - it makes the one kid outsmarting them all the more skillful.
2. I like how one of the criminals is a woman.
3. Harry and Marv are small-time criminals. These four are much more dangerous.
4. It gives the kid a reason to be left home alone.
5. While it is kind of a Christmas movie, it's also kind of not (you see school buses, for instance).
6. The music choices are very nice.
Those are my arguments. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one that does like this one.
I prefer Home Alone 3 more than both 1 and 2.
It's a brilliant film, so I can see why! 3 is a wonderful change to the first two and really fun. Plus, very funny too. Also, whilst the next instalment (HA 4) isn't amazing, I've also got that one coming in the next week or so too, in case you're interested. It's a very weird one, but still fun to see what on earth they were thinking haha. I hope you're well and had a wonderful Christmas!
So did Roger Ebert. :)
Favorite part gotta be that bat swing to the nuts lol.
Haha! Yep, that's definitely one of my favoirites 🤣
I look forward to you eventually watching the fifth film, Home Alone: The Holiday Heist. It was originally released directly to television. I personally did not care for the fourth film, so the Holiday Heist was a nice return to a feel of the originals even though the details are different and a more modest budget. Not sure how you will feel about the sixth film when you get to it.
Another aspect of why the sequels after this fall apart is the different writers, the first three movies were all written by John Hughes.
Pleasant company for such a pleasant film from childhood. Thank you)
You are very very welcome! Likewise! Thank you for watching, I appreciate you!
This movie is number one in my eyes ❤
Most certainly Bunny! In many ways it outdoes number 1 & 2, which surprised me. The story seems tighter. Although I would say for nostalgia and warmth, 1 certainly does it for me. It feels more Christmassy too (as this one isn't even set at Christmas!) - Thank you for watching/commenting
my personal favourite of the home alone movies!! so happy you enjoyed it!!
"I left my heart in San Francisco" is from a song.
How did he know that guy didn't live in that house? In the 80s and early 90s, and I'm assuming, especially in small suburbs, everyone pretty much knows everyone. Hints Mrs. Hess at the beginning saying so you can tell everyone in the neighborhood I stiffed you on a snow job? In the suburbs everyone knew everyone's business good, bad, or indifferent
23:45 If I was him, I would then break the fourth wall Tom and Jerry style and look directly at the camera/audience with a Meep expression face and hold up a wile e coyote sign that says, “They DEFINITELY didn’t pay me enough for this movie role!”
Ethan Hawke said his kids didn't recognize him in Dead Poet's Society.
My son and I nearly laughed ourselves sick.The derogatory Banter between the gang is hilarious.
There is only two Home Alone movies…
But there is only three good movies in the franchise
Completely agree! Anything past the third film isn't great, but I do find this a brilliant film. Just not really part of the same thing due to the cast changes etc.
I've yet to see 5... maybe this year for fun... however I saw Home Sweet Home Alone before the channel ... not great! Have you seen any of the others, out of curiosity?
@@MoviesWithMarty Yes actually! I grew up watching all of the first 5. I think the first two are the best, not even close. With one being the emotional one, and with two being funnier. Its a perfect duology. Its just a matter of preference. One has John Candy, one has Tim Curry. True icons. You really cant get better than this. But then theres Home Alone 3. Three being a brilliant change of pace and way better than it had any right to be. It should been a disaster but it was actually a pleasant surprise and a genuinely good movie. Alex being a fun protagonist and not only having new characters but completely changing the formula with 4 villains, him calling the police and just a whole lot of different arcs that… mostly work. I think they didnt commit to certain things as much as they couldve like seeing more things for the moms perspective with her work, like O Hara in the first two films, especially the first. Which holds this movie back from being an 8 or 9/10. But it shook things up and was unapologetically its own thing and didnt try to be anything than what it was. I definitely have the most respect for it out of the franchise as even if it didnt 100% deliver for me (and unfortunately a lot of others who slander it which i dont understand). What it did try that was new, it did a lot of those things right. Its a 7-8/10 film for me. With the first two just being perfect. But real Home Alone fans know that Home Alone 3 is great. Once you accept it for what it is, just because it doesnt have Kevin. Its a really fun time. Albeit, not as complex as the first two. Then four is just a disaster, the fact they had “Marv” act more like Harry which i dont even know how you can screw that up. The annoying soundtrack, bad casting, and just the fact it was made for TV. And the fact they “brought back” the original characters I just dont get. Just do what the third one did! Whats the point of recasting when we know its not the same? At least the third one had the balls to shake things up, even if it didnt need to happen, although im glad it did though. But yeah, 4 was a point of no return for the franchise. And it was the worst for a long time. I never hated 5, but its definitely the least to talk about, its not overly bad like the fourth one. Its just meh. It also might explain why there isnt a lot of information about it. Because its just a made for TV dud. Its not overly bad, its just the bare minimum. No substance, nothing. Its just there. I havent seen the sixth one but right off the bat I hate the fact from what ive seen, they made the main character a total jerk, and we root for the “robbers.” I hate all the references to 2021, removing the timelessness, no emotional complexity between characters, its not funny, it’s mean spirited. At least in the first two you can understand the perspectives of all the characters. Yeah Kevins family was mean, but man. Home Sweet takes it to a whole new level from just the clips ive seen. In Home Alone 1 and 2, the acting from O Hara trying to find her kid sells it. I see nothing like that in this movie, in fact the compelte opposite. So I hate everyone, I hate all the characters besides the couple. That shouldnt happen. This shouldnt happen. HOME ALONE 6 shouldnt happen. And most of all i dislike that they tried to tie it to the first two. No, you dont get to do that. Even if 3 were bad, which it isnt. It had enough respect for the first two to not even mention them. It’s completely its own thing. Unapologetically. But yeah, you dont get to use John Williams score or mention Kevin. Dont try to drag down the first two when you’re just being a meanspirited soulless already outdated cashgrab. I have no desire to watch it. Its (from what ive seen) my least favourite movie in the franchise, and i havent seen the whole thing. I think Home Alone 4 and this are both just as bad, because they both have the same problems. Basically trying to connect to the first two and just being, dreadful. But at least 4 had an excuse, it was made for TV. Home Sweet Home Alone (I hate that title so much its so fitting) has no excuse. It shouldve easily been the best one since two, but they just didnt care. And had no respect for the franchise, or John Hughes. Which is why, personally and universally. Its the least favourite.
If i were to rate them…
Home Alone (1990) - 10/10
Home Alone 2: Lost In New York (1992) - 11/10 (favourite christmas movie ever.)
Home Alone 3 (1997) - 7.5/10
Home Alone 4: Taking Back The House (2002) - 0/10
Home Alone 5: The Holiday Heist (2012) - 3/10
Home Sweet Home Alone (2021) - -♾️/10
Sorry this is long, but yeah I hate winter, but I love december because Christmas, its the only thing that gets me through winter. And I dont like a lot of Christmas movies just because a lot of them, are just not good, But I love these ones. Especially the first three. So im pretty passionate! Ive seen all your commentaries on them, in fact this was my third time watching all of them. But yeah, great stuff. Thanks for asking!!
I don't get why lots of people are shitting on this movie. It's just as good as the first 2, if not better.
I completely agree! I loved the film, such a great laugh and definitely rewatchable. I don't understand the hate either. It's not as good in some ways as the original, but outshines it in other areas too. Thank you so much for watching and I'm glad I'm not the only one who likes it. By the way, I'm loving your name too Dpc Brown 🤪
I do admit that, while HA 1 & 2 are great, this is my personal favourite. I love the international thief part instead of the Wet Bandits, and I love this movie!
Home Alone 3 is not bad it's good Home Alone 1 and 2 are my favorite ones
21:34 maybe i'm wrong but i always thought she said that because mrs. hess accidentally took her bag in san francisco (the one with the toy car) so maybe she said that to try to let mrs.hess make the connection of why shes holding her hostage.
idk if that makes sense.
Home alone for was a good one as well it has the same kid and it has a player on the original because it's Marv's cousins in the Home Alone 4
Hey William. Yeah, I watched Home Alone 4 the other day, which will be posted on here on Christmas 2023 (due to timing of not getting it up in time before today) but HA4 is a different kid, but yet is meant to be Kevin's character from Home Alone 1 & 2... as they reference things from those films as if they happened. Honestly, I had thought it was the same kid at first too. It's an odd one, filmed in South Africa would you believe! Also, the bad guys in HA4 are in fact meant to be Marv and his wife Vera. I was shocked that they decided to change the actors and yet keep the characters the same as the originals (different characters in Home Alone 3 though). If you would like to see my thoughts on Home Alone 3 though, I'll be bringing out a review soon and my full reaction is already up on Patreon. I will be posting my edited down RUclips reaction for it this coming Christmas 2023 though, due to having ended my Christmas film run.
I love this one a bit more than the 1&2 I still love Kevin, but Alex was better at it.
You will got hate for saying that
@@antoniobarrera1983 Don't you will get hate for saying that? Is that what you're saying
@@serenitytoepper yeah bcuz people home alone 1and 2
@@antoniobarrera1983 so what. It's my opinion I like Kevin but I actually like home alone 3 better.
@@serenitytoepper I’m not judging you I like home alone 3 also
24:38 gotcha! 24:40 😂 27:40 opera
Honestly Alex deserves a better family. And this kid is what, 8? I wasn't left home alone until I was 11. And in what world are cops gonna come on scene with full lights and sirens to alert a potential suspect?
Plus, if you really think about it. Kevin had to idiots who just robbed houses for a living. But Alex took on 5 bad guys agonist one kid. I mean the plot was bigger the traps were bigger set ups I found it really funny with the animals helping out. I loved this movie a lot because of the extra changes they made to it. Kevin had to defend the home which is true, and he did a good job, and his movies are funny. But this one has a special place in my childhood heart.
Alex took on 4 terrorists. Not 5. Lol. But I agree with everything else you are saying.
@@D93-w5q sorry miss counted.
People who say HA3 is bad either haven't watched it simply because Maculkin isn't in it or they are just clueless.
Exactly! I completely agree. The film is brilliant. I'd always heard it was a knock off cheap remake of the previous two, but boy were they wrong! Very well made and went it's own way. HA4 however... well... that one is coming soon to the channel.
Also, I can't believe I saw this comment so quickly 😅 Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and your family! Thank you so much for watching
I did the voice of the parrot, still waiting for my payday
**Love this movie.... as Much as the first two!!**
My personal favorite of the trilogy. It's a shame it didn't get the success it deserved because the franchise could have go in a higher direction with differents concepts and higher stakes and not only christmas-relates movies (just like this one) ;)
By the way, it's the only home alone movie which didn't take place at christmas but in January. And I would have love to see others home alone films taking place at others periods of the year just like Die hard. For example, die hard 1 is sets at christmas in a tall building and die hard 3 is sets in summer in New York.
Speaking about Die hard, did you know that Home alone is kind of a friendly-family version of Die hard (this is why you can see a lot of similarities between them). Apparently, the screenwritters were big fan of the first die hard. You can easily find videos of comparison on youtube.
So sorry for my bad english :)
@@marievjing Having a series of movies with different protagonists on the same level of quality of this movie and I swear people would be talking about this franchise with higher regard. And having the style, season, design, location, or criminals of the movie based on the protagonist, just like this movie did, like a hacker/video game thing or if the series were to finally have female protagonist or something to add more to the franchise from that perspective. Whether it be that hacker idea or a vacation or your Die Hard idea or any others mentioned earlier. Not like any of it matters though as long as the movie is good, regardless i’ll always love the first three.
Also Die Hard is one of my favourite franchises aswell, just like Home Alone.
Funny you bring it up as I think Home Alone 1 and 2 are objectively better than 3, but I get why people consider it their favourite.
For me Die Hard is the best crafted movie, but Die Hard: With A Vengeance is my personal favourite in the series, and my favourite movie. I think besides a few very minor flaws, its a genuine tightly written, underrated masterpeice. And a perfect sequel. But also because its kind of the same idea were the first two Die Hards had the majority of the same cast. Where the third film completely threw out the entire playbook, and took a huge turn and just did its own thing. Basically its own original movie that just so happened to have John McClane as the lead, now basically on the pits. And loosely connecting it to the first movie with Simon. Besides that its not confined to a setting, its all of new york as the playground and all new characters who are all in a very short amount of time. Are written with a ton of depth. I love this movie so much. And the heist plot and script was written so well, the FBI investigated the screenwriter. Apparently if this actually happened, it wouldve WORKED. Thats how well written the movie was made. And four did a 2000s hacker buddy comedy plot. (I mean you know this already but for the sake of my comment) I could see them doing stuff like that with the Home Alones. Probably for the best though that we just have 3 really solid films, and no more of… well, the other three. But thats a pretty cool “What If” that you brought up there that I wanted to add onto!
I was disappointed they stopped (for a while) after Die Hard 3, they totally shouldve made more with John and Zeus. But it was also a perfect ender to the original trilogy. And Home Alone 3 felt like a beginning for something new, it jsut unfortunately “failed” at the box office. Still made about 40M+ more than its budget I believe. Ah well. If they cant back Macaulay Culkin, this is the best option for the franchise, if it were to go further. And im kind of mad that Home Alone 4 just screwed that up… and again with the Disney+ one. Because Home Alone 3 is genuinely good. While 2 is my favourite and best with the original, if I were bored and wanted to put one of them on, it’ll always be Home Alone 3.
I've rarely heard anything nice said about this movie, only hate. So much so that I was beginning to think that I was the only person in the world who liked it. Therefore I am very glad to read these comments and see there are plenty of other people who like it too. I guess I'm not so odd after all.
Next year you should watch The Night Before. The Seth Rogan Christmas movie that has Home Alone references.
The 2nd one is my favorite and I wouldn't say 3 is better than 1 but I do love this one as well! I'm odd ball because I actually quite enjoy 4 as well. I watch 5 as well but I like it far less than the other 4.
will you do george of the jungle and baby's day out?
Ooh, I'll do Baby's Day Out, however I have seen George Of The Jungle already! Fantastic movie and Brendan Fraser is brilliant in it. I'll add Baby's Day Out to the fairly long list now. Thank you Jerry!
You gonna react to the other 3 home alone movies
Hey Danny, thanks for watching. I'll be releasing my reaction to Home Alone 4 this December. I watched it last year, but didnt get to release it in time on the channel. It was great! I think it was the last good one, but I may continue them if many want it. Do you think they are worth watching? They may be a laugh for Christmas
Nr 4 are the weirdest one of them all because they use same character in role of Kevin but different kid actor who suppose to be 9 instead of 10 so he's younger than Kevin in the second film but with a storyline that don't make any sense at all since it's same family but different circumstances, actors & he don't have as many siblings either without me spoil too much
Can u do Charlie and the chocolate factory and Madea big happy family
I actually love this one (though this is not a popular opinion)
What is odd in this one is how stupid is this agents (I mean previous ones were just burglars and it was okay for them to be stupid) but what is better is the reason WHY is he alone, why didn't he call the police and how he managed to clean everything afterwards
Watch home alone 4
Hey Andrew! Thank you for the request, I've added it to the list! I'll potentially be watching that one next year now though, as I had finished my run of Christmas movies this year, apologies. I say HAD, as I may try and squeeze in this one and Krampus if I can work on those quickly haha. Honestly, I was torn as to when to stop the run now or not. Thank you for the request! If I don't get around to it, then it will be next year though.
Thank you for watching and commenting!
my movie
my hometown chicago
Nice! Chicago seems so lovely. Thanks for watching!
I just act like Helen Keller when I hear the hate this movie gets I don’t get it
Haha yes! Exactly, I really don't get it. I know it's different from the first and when I went into it, having heard what otthers had said, I wasn't sure. But if people watch it, they'll realise how fun it is. It's a great Christmas film. Also, I was so surprised to see people watching this over the past few months, so thank you! I've been in the Christmas mood the past month or two. Also, despie Home Alone 4 not living up to the standard of these ones as much, I'll be bringing that to the channel this December. I watched it last Christmas, but didn't have a chance to put it out.
Thank you so much for watching!
You Are the best reactions guy ever keep doing it try to Watch ratatouille you Are going to love it and try wall e
You should watch uncle buck
Nice!
Thank you! Home Alone 4 coming this December to the channel too!
@@MoviesWithMarty Oh, you're in for a "treat" lol
Can u do krampus
Hi Sarah! I would love to and have added it to the list. Only downside is I've potentially now finished my run of Christmas movies this year, so it would be next year. I have been unsure whether to continue it, as I don't want to pass by the 5th/6th Christmas period ending. A few have asked about Krampus and Home Alone 4 though. I've set up a poll, so will see what others think too. Please feel free to request non-Christmas films too, if you would like. Thank you for watching and subscribing!
can u do Charlie and the chocolate factory or Madea big happy family
@@queenofhearts1002 Definitely! Ooh, which version of the first one, the Gene Wilder or Johnny Depp one. I know Gene's is actually called Willy Wonka, but I usually interchange the titles myself anyway haha. Thank you!
@@MoviesWithMarty johnny depp virson plz and can u do madeas big happy family
@@queenofhearts1002 Fantastic! That version it is! Also, I'll also do Madeas Big Happy Family too ;) All on the list for you. I'm working through the list at the moment!
The movies get worse after this one
i think that was a Nerf gun
I enjoy this one as it is good and funny but better than 1 and 2? Absolutely not
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