The McCallister family is back together, and it’s giving us all the feels! After 30 years, the stars of “Home Alone” reunited, and it’s like Christmas came early. Fans packed a toy store in New Jersey to see five of the original McCallister kids – Kristin Minter (Heather), Michael C. Maronna (Jeff), Devin Ratray (Buzz), Angela Goethals (Linnie), and Jedidiah Cohen (Rod). Sadly, Macaulay Culkin (Kevin) was absent, but the rest of the gang still brought the nostalgia. Culkin has been touring the country doing a “Home Alone” tour with a screening and Q&A with the star.
It’s been three decades since “Home Alone” hit theaters and became a holiday classic. From Buzz’s tarantula to Jeff’s eye rolls, the McCallister kids became part of our childhoods. And who could forget Kevin outsmarting the Wet Bandits? The movie’s success changed family comedies forever, grossing $476 million on an $18 million budget and turning Macaulay Culkin into a household name.
Behind the scenes, the film’s iconic house wasn’t entirely real – the interiors were built on a soundstage! And those booby traps? The actors playing Harry and Marv (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern) took quite a beating, with Stern still sporting a scar from the iron scene. Even the tree-cutting scene was real – Macaulay Culkin actually sawed down a live Christmas tree for the shot!
Thirty years later, “Home Alone” still brings families together every Christmas. Its influence on pop culture is undeniable, from TV references to viral memes, and its heartwarming humor continues to captivate new generations. The reunion of the McCallister kids reminds us why we love the movie so much – it’s not just a film; it’s a piece of our holiday tradition.
Here’s to “Home Alone”, the McCallister kids, and the magic that keeps this Christmas classic alive. May it continue to make us laugh, year after year! And, of course, keep the change, ya filthy animal!
