Home Alone [Blu-ray] [1990] [Region Free]

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The film's perfect blend of humor, warmth, and holiday spirit makes it a perennial favorite, and even after watching it 50 times, the charm and excitement remain as fresh as ever. For more about Home Alone and the Home Alone Blu-ray release, see Home Alone Blu-ray Review published by Jeffrey Kauffman on October 8, 2015 where this Blu-ray release scored 3. Written and produced by John Hughes, this madcap slapstick adventure features an all-star supporting cast including Catherine O'Hara and John Heard as Kevin's parents, Joe Pesci and Daniel Stem as the burglars, and John Candy as the "Polka King of the Midwest. Home Alone" is an absolute classic that never fails to spread joy and laughter, no matter how many times you've seen it. For some, the nostalgia of sitting in the theater watching a small kid take down grownups with a variety of diabolical traps is well worth revisiting.

You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. For items that are dispatched using our standard service, we ask that you wait 14 days from the date of dispatch before reporting any items as undelivered.teeters on perfection and while Disney has not included a new soundtrack or any new extras, that existing content is just fine. This timeless film is a festive masterpiece that captures the essence of the holiday season with its heartwarming story and hilarious antics. For more about Home Alone 4K and the Home Alone 4K Blu-ray release, see Home Alone 4K Blu-ray Review published by Martin Liebman on September 16, 2020 where this Blu-ray release scored 4. Details don't gain a substantial improvement from 1080p to 2160p, but for close-ups, middle shots, and sequences with any heavy patterns there's a notable uptick in clarity. It's not just a movie; it's a cherished tradition that brings families together and reminds us all of the magic of Christmas.

No new bonus features were created for this release, and what's here - none of them are on the 4K disc. A timeless comedy which still makes me laugh, never dates, and you can safely show your children, and in the future any grand children. The Making of 'Home Alone' (SD, 19 min) - Cast and crew reminisce on their time working on the film and what they think of it now, providing random anecdotes. Everything is done very professionally with this company and always lets you know every step of the process. More pixels also means more colours, deeper darks and brighter bright, and augmented clarity, crispness, and contrast.

Other than that everything looks pretty damn good offering a notable overall visual improvement over the previous Blu-ray release. Behind the Scenes, Bonus Footage, Commentary: Chris Columbus (director), Macaulay Culkin (actor), Deleted Scenes, Documentaries: 1990 press featurette, 'How to Burglar-Proof Your Home: The Stunts of 'Home Alone'', ''Home Alone' Around the World', 'Where's Buzz Now? Surround speakers were engaged surprisingly often, with a few localized sounds (that felt very forced), some hustle and bustle at the airports and other scenes where ambiance would be necessary, and a few bits of motion, to boot. Skin tones occasionally fluctuate, giving off a rosy feel, but for the most part they're acceptable. When the opportunity to cover the film dropped in my lap, it was a second chance to re-evaluate and see if there is anything more to the instant classic.

I'm sure nearly anyone reading this review has already seen the film, and already have their minds made up. But even with sometimes wonky grain management, the signs of digital tinkering are very few and far between.But Black levels and whites are spot on with a nice deep inky presence while whites are bold without any unintentional blooming. Disney will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Chris Columbus' comedy Home Alone (1990) with a brand new 4K Blu-ray edition of the film, which is currently set to arrive on the market on September 15th. It's been years since I sat down to 'Home Alone,' having avoided any television broadcast, as well as the home video releases ever since the VHS copy from my childhood.

The Blu-ray release of 'Home Alone' isn't too spectacular, with pedestrian audio and video, and a port of the DVD extras, making this release not exactly a must own, but for those without the film, what better time than now to add it to the collection? There are some soft moments that still pop up from time to time, and any time there's an optical effect on screen the image doesn't pop details.With the fun mix of child-focused comedy hijinks and the playful game performances from participants like Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern make this movie. A good-looking boy, Culkin lights up the screen during several funny sequences, the most famous of which finds him screaming for joy when he realises he's unsupervised in his own house.