When his entire family goes to France and accidentily leave him home alone, Kevin McCallister must fight would-be house robber who have targeted his home.

Home Alone

3 reviews

Shane Walsh-Smith 24 pts

While it's immediately obvious to me what this film is, I think this logline could be strengthened by replacing the character's name with his core trait. What makes it his story?

(It's been a while since I watched Home Alone, so I may be misremembering but I think there's some resonance between him being disconnected from his family, and fighting to save the family home.)

Also, I'd like a sense of his inner journey too. What must he learn in order to successfully defend his house from the robbers? I can't remember what that is for Home Alone, but I do recall that the actual defending is only the last fifteen minutes of the film, and that Kevin's emotional journey is the core of the movie.

I really don't recall well enough to say, but something about forgiveness or Christmas spirit, or whatever it is that gives him the courage and willpower to fight off the burglars.

dpg 112,231 pts

An 8-year old boy must defend his home from burglars after being accidentally left home by his family during Christmas vacation.
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