Sozinhos em Casa
Sozinhos em Casa

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Sozinhos em Casa

1994
TV Show
Ended
2 Seasons
Portuguese

Insights

IMDb7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes66%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users84%
Director: Chris ColumbusGenres: Comedy, Family, Crime

Plot Summary

A young boy named Kevin McCallister is accidentally left behind when his family travels to Paris for Christmas vacation. Initially relishing his newfound freedom, Kevin must then defend his home from two bumbling burglars using a series of inventive and humorous traps. His holiday spirit is further tested as he tries to reconnect with his family.

Critical Reception

Home Alone was a massive commercial success and remains a beloved holiday classic for many. Critics generally praised its comedic performances, particularly Macaulay Culkin's, and its inventive slapstick humor, though some found the plot implausible and the violence cartoonish. It's widely regarded as one of the most successful family comedies of all time.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charming lead performance and laugh-out-loud slapstick.

  • Acknowledged for its holiday spirit and family-friendly entertainment.

  • Criticized by some for its unrealistic premise and over-the-top violence.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed the film's humor and Macaulay Culkin's performance, calling it a fun and entertaining movie for the whole family, especially during the holiday season. Some found the burglars' antics a bit too silly, but overall sentiment is positive.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for two Golden Globe Awards (Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Actor – Musical or Comedy for Macaulay Culkin) and one Academy Award for Best Original Song ("Somewhere in My Memory").

Fun Fact

The iconic scream Macaulay Culkin makes when he first sees the burglars was inspired by Edvard Munch's painting 'The Scream'.

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