Home Alone 5: Holiday Heist (2012) Movie Review

Home Alone 5: Holiday Heist (2012) Review


So I said yesterday that this movie has buried the "Home Alone" franchise into the ground, but I was mistaken. This actually tried to dug it up because the stupid 4th movie had put the franchise into the ground. The movie surprised me with a new place, new story and new characters. Don't be mistaken, the movie is not good, but is better than the 4th and, possibly, the third one. I would  have liked to see this one as a third installment. It has an interesting idea, that is different than the other movies, but is a bit juvenile and stupid. The idea is that a ghost is haunting the house in which the family moves in and, of course, three thieves want to steal a painting that is inside the house. The ghost idea, although stupid, ads a little mystery and a sinister feel to the story. There are some funny moments, the script is better than the previous movie and the traps are hilarious, in the style of the original. Yes, this movie is not going to win any Oscars or be viewed as a good Christmas comedy but it's an improvement over the third and, especially, the 4th movie. Worth a watch, but not fresh. 5.5/10
 

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