Instead of flying to Florida with his folks, Kevin ends up alone in New York, where he gets a hotel room with his dad's credit card—despite problems from a clerk and meddling bellboy. But when Kevin runs into his old nemeses, the Wet Bandits, he's determined to foil their plans to rob a toy store on Christmas Eve.
While on a Christmas vacation, eight-year-old Kevin McCallister is accidentally separated from his family and ends up on a flight to New York City. Alone again, he checks into the luxurious Plaza Hotel and uses his ingenuity to fend off the returning burglars, Harry and Marv, who are now known as the 'Wet Bandits'. Kevin sets elaborate traps throughout the city to capture the criminals, leading to a chaotic and hilarious chase.
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York received mixed reviews from critics but was a commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of 1992. While some critics found it formulaic and derivative of the original, many praised its comedic elements, Macaulay Culkin's performance, and the festive New York setting. Audiences generally enjoyed the slapstick humor and holiday spirit.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciate the film's comedic set pieces and nostalgic holiday feel, with many finding it an entertaining sequel to the original. However, some viewers felt it was repetitive and lacked the charm of the first movie, with a few citing the plot as being too similar.
The iconic Plaza Hotel scenes were actually filmed at the Westin National Harbor in Maryland due to the cost and logistical challenges of filming at the real Plaza Hotel in New York City.
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