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‘Home Alone 2: Lost in New York’ With Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt

2024/12/24
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@Bill Simmons : 影片是否属于圣诞电影引发争议,但因其圣诞节背景和纽约怀旧元素,他认为是圣诞电影。续集难以超越前作,但本片像一部更佳的翻拍,出乎意料。观众需忽略不现实情节才能享受影片。他妻子喜欢本片,但对母亲反应不满。母亲对儿子失踪反应过于平静,缺乏应有的恐慌。影片中仅有一处暗示父母意识到自己行为的愚蠢。凯文独自在飞机上,父母错过他缺乏解释。在佛罗里达办理入住时,父母仍未意识到凯文失踪,这显得不合理。父母睡过头的情节过于牵强。影片中存在许多不合理情节,需被忽略。 @Chris : 他更喜欢《小鬼当家2》胜过第一部,因为它捕捉到了纽约在节日期间最有趣的氛围,并让他怀旧。影片毫不掩饰地沿用了前作的模式,这让他很喜欢。蒂姆·库里在《小鬼当家2》中的表演是续集成功的关键,他扮演的角色比第一部更具威胁性。

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《小鬼当家2:迷失在纽约》:一部令人意外的佳作,以及一些无法忽视的槽点

我最近和Kyle Brandt一起重温了1992年的喜剧电影《小鬼当家2:迷失在纽约》。这部电影引发了关于它是否属于圣诞电影的争议。虽然它并非完全依赖圣诞节元素才能存在——理论上,它可以被改编成以任何假期为背景的冒险故事——但影片中浓厚的圣诞氛围和对纽约的怀旧刻画,让我觉得它实实在在是一部圣诞电影。

续集的成功:一次出乎意料的“翻拍”

通常情况下,续集很难超越前作,但《小鬼当家2》却像是一部更出色、更精明的翻拍。它大胆地沿用了第一部的核心设定:一个机智的小孩,一个粗心大意的家庭,以及两个笨手笨脚的罪犯。这种毫不掩饰的重复,反而让影片别具魅力。 它并非试图创新,而是专注于将原有的元素提升到一个新的高度。

不现实的情节:享受影片的关键在于“放空”

要欣赏这部电影,观众必须放下对现实逻辑的苛求。影片中存在许多不合理的情节,例如:父母竟然两次遗失凯文;凯文独自一人在飞机上,父母直到到达下一个机场才发现他不见了;在佛罗里达办理酒店入住时,父母仍然没有意识到凯文失踪;以及父母睡过头的情节过于牵强。这些情节的荒诞性,甚至让我妻子在观看时忍不住吐槽“这不可能发生”。然而,正是这种对现实的“放空”,才能让我们真正沉浸在影片营造的轻松愉快的氛围中。

角色的塑造:蒂姆·库里的精彩演绎

蒂姆·库里在《小鬼当家2》中的精彩演绎,是这部续集成功的关键。他饰演的酒店经理,与第一部中单纯保护自己家园的角色相比,更具威胁性,甚至带有一丝“美国精神病人”的变态感。他与凯文之间的对手戏,也成为影片中最精彩的部分之一。

一些值得深思的细节

  • 凯文的父母对儿子失踪的反应过于平静,缺乏应有的恐慌,这与现实中的父母反应形成鲜明对比。影片中只有一处场景暗示了父母意识到自己行为的愚蠢,但这远远不够。
  • 影片中对纽约的描绘,展现了这座城市在节日期间最迷人的一面,引发了我的怀旧情绪。
  • 影片中一些角色的塑造,例如凯文的父母和酒店经理,都存在着一些值得探讨的道德和心理层面。

结论:一部值得重温的佳作

尽管存在一些不合理的情节,但《小鬼当家2:迷失在纽约》仍然是一部值得重温的佳作。它成功地延续了前作的魅力,并加入了新的元素,为观众带来了一场充满乐趣和怀旧感的观影体验。 关键在于,我们应该以一种轻松的心态去欣赏它,而不是试图用现实的标准去衡量它。

Key Insights

Why do Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt prefer 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York' over the original?

They argue that the sequel feels like a smarter redo of the first movie, with a more Christmassy New York setting and Tim Curry's performance as a standout. They also appreciate the unapologetic approach of repeating the same formula, which they find enjoyable.

What makes Tim Curry's performance in 'Home Alone 2' stand out?

Tim Curry plays the hotel manager with a creepy, over-the-top energy that adds a unique layer to the movie. His presence is pivotal, and without him, the movie might lose some of its charm.

Why do some viewers find the parents' negligence in 'Home Alone 2' unrealistic?

The parents lose Kevin twice in a short span, which is hard to believe. They don't seem to learn from their mistakes, and the scene where they oversleep despite having multiple people in the house is particularly criticized for being unrealistic.

What is the 'Butch's Girlfriend Award' for in 'Home Alone 2'?

This award highlights the weak link in the film, which is the parents' negligence. The premise that they would leave Kevin behind twice is seen as a stretch, and the movie requires viewers to suspend disbelief to enjoy it.

What is the 'Talkboy' and why is it significant?

The 'Talkboy' is a tape recorder designed as a prop for the film, which became the best-selling toy of 1992. It was a popular item among kids who wanted to emulate Kevin's resourcefulness in the movie.

What are some of the most unrealistic moments in 'Home Alone 2'?

The oversleeping scene where the family sleeps through beaming sunlight, the parents not realizing Kevin is missing until they reach the next airport, and the lack of security at Duncan's Toy Chest are among the most criticized unrealistic moments.

What is the 'Pigeon Lady' scene criticized for?

The 'Pigeon Lady' scene is criticized for being overly sentimental and out of place in the movie. It involves a lengthy, heart-to-heart conversation between Kevin and a homeless woman, which some viewers find boring and unnecessary.

What is the most rewatchable scene in 'Home Alone 2'?

The most rewatchable scene is when Kevin sets up all his traps to defend against the Sticky Bandits. The elaborate booby traps and the physical comedy of the crooks getting injured are highly entertaining.

What is the 'Wisdom from the Pigeon Lady' scene about?

The 'Wisdom from the Pigeon Lady' scene is a heartfelt but lengthy conversation where the Pigeon Lady shares her backstory of heartbreak and loneliness with Kevin. It's meant to add emotional depth but is often seen as out of place and overly sentimental.

What is the 'CompuBox' and why is it significant in 'Home Alone 2'?

The 'CompuBox' is a detailed breakdown of all the injuries and traps Kevin sets for the Sticky Bandits. It highlights the cartoonish violence and the creative ways Kevin tortures the crooks, which is a key part of the movie's appeal.

Chapters
The hosts discuss whether Home Alone 2 is a Christmas movie, debating if the Christmas setting is essential to the film's identity. One argues that it is a Christmas movie due to its holiday setting and nostalgic feel, while the other suggests it could be enjoyed year-round.
  • Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is discussed as a potential Christmas movie.
  • Debates center around the necessity of a Christmas setting for the film's identity.

Shownotes Transcript

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt rack up the room service bill at The Plaza Hotel as they rewatch the 1992 comedy ‘Home Alone 2: Lost In New York,’ starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, and Daniel Stern.

Producer: Craig Horlbeck

Video Producer: Jack Sanders

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