Home Sweet Home Alone

About Home Sweet Home Alone

'Home Sweet Home Alone' is a 2021 comedy film directed by Dan Mazer. It is a standalone sequel to Home Alone franchise. The plot revolves around a young boy named Max Mercer, who is left behind while his family travels to Japan for the holidays. Simultaneously, a couple (Jeff and Pam McKenzie) planned to steal a valuable artifact mistakenly thinking that it is in Max's house. The movie unfolds with a series of comic sequences where Max gear up to protect his home.

Making/Production

The movie is produced by Hutch Parker and Dan Wilson. Released on Disney+, this fun family movie captures the essence of Macaulay Culkin's 'Home Alone' while bringing its own unique twists to the table. It was filmed in the UK, though it is set in Chicago, similar to the original film.

Actors

• Archie Yates as Max Mercer - A young and ingenious boy whose holiday alone turns into an adventure as he defends his home.
• Ellie Kemper as Pam McKenzie - One part of the McKenzie couple, Pam, with a mild manner carries out a not-so-mild mission.
• Rob Delaney as Jeff McKenzie - Pam's husband cooperates in their family-saving plan, facing young Max's clever booby traps.
• Pete Holmes as Uncle Blake - Max's well-meaning but somehow clueless uncle who is part of the reason Max gets left behind.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• This is the second 'Home Alone' movie not to feature any of the original characters from the first two films.
• The film features several references to the original, including replicas of Kevin's battle plan and the movie that he uses to scare off intruders.

Quotes

• "This is my house. I have to defend it." - Max Mercer
• "I don't think your parents are going to be very pleased about this." - Pam McKenzie

Music and Soundtrack

• The film's score was provided by John Debney, adding the right ambiance to the comedy and action sequences.
• The soundtrack includes Christmas classics and some new additions, perfect for the holiday theme.