Home Alone 2 Comes to Canterbury
Get ready for a festive comedy classic as Home Alone 2 screens at the Gulbenkian Arts Centre. With its mix of slapstick humour and holiday cheer, this film is a great way to get into the Christmas spirit.
Dir: Chris Columbus
Cast: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, Catherine O'Hara, John Heard, Brenda Fricker, Tim Curry, Devin Ratray
120 mins · 1992 · United States of America · Cert PG · English, French
IMDb 6.9/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 35% · Metacritic 46/100 · TMDB 6.8/10 · Trakt 75%
Awards: 3 wins & 3 nominations total
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York has garnered a mixed critical response, with scores ranging from 35% on Rotten Tomatoes to 75% on Trakt. The film follows Kevin McCallister as he navigates being alone in New York City during the holiday season, using his wit and resourcefulness to outsmart the bumbling Wet Bandits. Directed by Chris Columbus and written by John Hughes, the film features a talented cast, including Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, and Catherine O'Hara.
The film's reception has been notable for its box office success, grossing over $359 million worldwide and becoming the third-highest-grossing film of 1992. Critics have noted that while the film follows a similar formula to the original, it still manages to deliver plenty of laughs and holiday cheer. Viewers have also praised the film, with many considering it a classic of the genre and a great way to get into the Christmas spirit.
The Gulbenkian Arts Centre in Canterbury will be screening Home Alone 2 on Saturday, 19 December 2026. Tickets are with the button beside the article. The film is a comedy, family, and adventure classic, with a runtime of 120 minutes and a PG certificate. With its lighthearted tone and entertaining storyline, it's a great choice for a festive night out.
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What viewers say
Jim222001 · 8/10
Same movie; just set in New York City. While Kevin is more diabolical than ever and clearly trying to kill the Sticky Bandits/Wet Bandits. With that said the movie is full of charm and the holiday spirit. While the soundtrack is superb. I just really hate Buzz and how he always gets away with starting with Kevin. Which makes me think of the mom especially as a jerk. Also since it always takes her awhile to realize Kevin is missing.
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AndrewBloom · 3/10
[3.3/10] The rap on 2015’s *The Force Awakens* -- the first installment in the new *Star Wars* trilogy, was that it was too derivative of *A New Hope*, too much just following in its predecessor’s footsteps, too devoted to recreating that old blueprint rather than fashioning a new one. God help any folks who felt that way who dared to watch *Home Alone 2*. This sequel is a carbon copy of the original, not merely content to offer the same basic…
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waltandmartha
Controversial opinion: the sequel is better than the original 😬
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laurenshikari · 8/10
the pigeon lady is one of the most iconic side characters in all of CINEMA
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jarvis-8243417 · 3/10
Kevin McCallister turns into Damien in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. No longer content with stirring-up mischief at home, Kevin goes to New York City to terrorize a 5 star hotel; and when that doesn’t satisfy him, he tracks down the Wet Bandits and flat out attempts to murder them. The film tries to pass off the same shtick in a new setting, but it doesn’t work. All of the innocence and charm that the first film had is gone now that Kevin is…
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Mad Matty · 8/10
Absolutely loved this film. There's no better way of getting into the Christmas spirit than watching Kevin McCallister beat up two buglers with his inventive traps. Seriously though, the comedy is pure genius, and the story is heartwarming. What more could you want at this festive time of year?
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Narate · 9/10
>"Hey. You guys give up? Have you had enough pain?" I am not sure if this is a popular take or not, but I like this one more than the original. Kevin doesn't annoy me and the premise and setup works so well in NYC and a nice hotel. I once again love John William's score and always have a good balance of feeling good and laughing. This is a classic for a reason.
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jacogiu
Almost a beat-for-beat retread of the first, but bigger and more ridiculous. Still nostalgic, still fun, and just as surreal and festive.
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