Chris-Columbus Movie Reviews

this is the best movie ever! if you liked the first one then you will definetly love this one no matter what! Little Kevin has done it again-he's all by himself again but this time in New York around christmas time. at first he is really happy that he is in new york without his family who are in Florida (where there is no christmas trees)after getting in a fight with his older brother (Buzz) and then in a fight with the rest of his family. But he soon learns that he wants his family to be with him after reuniting with the wet bandits (Marv and Harry). But on the way he gets in trouble with the Plaza hotel (New Yorks most exciting hotel)and he saves DUNCANS TOY CHEST from being robbed. and he also meets a couple of friends that at first scared him.on christmas eve his mom finally finds him at rockafella center and the family is all together. this is by far my favorite movie because (1) it takes place in New York (2)it takes place during christmas time and (3) the story is great!

"Home Alone 2" has everything the original did, and some extras. It's a little bit different, but in a good way. Kevin McAllister (Macaulay Culkin) boards the wrong plane and heads to New York City while his family is on their way to Miami. Only this time, he's not stuck at home, he's in a big city. Also, in this one, he makes a few friends, most notably a pigeon lady and a toy store owner. "Home Alone 2" has more drama in it than the first one did, and when you hear Kevin talk to the pigeon lady and find out why he vows to stop the 'Wet Bandits' once again, you'll notice that.

But don't get me wrong, "Home Alone 2" doesn't suffer any in the comedy department. The traps are just as clever and hilarious, and the movie is just as much of a holiday classic as the original "Home Alone" was. If you liked the original "Home Alone," or if you like Christmas comedy movies, I'd recommend getting "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York."

I loved this one, Harry and Marv get messed up really bad.

er............... tutti (in urdu) poo (in english) the crop (in french) you get the idea the title ses it all rent it from your next door neighbour

this movie is much more than just a comedy or a two-time hit from macauly caulkin, it has become a christmas tradition. It provides that warm "christmassy" feeling, all in the details of the movie - the snow, the church, the choir, the decorations. Moreover, the story depicts the importance of family and that peace and reconciliation always comes to light at least once a year.

I think every home should have this movie, especially around the holidays... Happy Holidays to All!

This movie is one of the greatest comedies ever! I NEVER get tired of watching Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost In New York. A movie for the kid at heart.

Hugh Grant could Churn out Romantic Comedy after Romantic Comedy after Romantic Comedy, playing the Same Bumbling, Stammering Englishman in every one, and I'd still be laughing. I'll be laughing at "Mickey Blue Eyes 2", I'll be laughing at "Notting Hill 4". I will never tire of Hugh's brand of Comedy.

In "Nine Months" Hugh plays a Likeable Brit who is in a Great Relationship (with the Exceptional Julianne Moore) that he doesn't want to change. He is Completely Content until she utters the Immortal Words... "I'm Pregnant".

Hugh's world comes Crashing down faster than you can say Four Weddings and a Funeral. It's bad for him, but it's Great for us, as we watch Hugh deal with the prospects and trials of Fatherhood.

Hugh and Julianne are Wonderfully supported by the Terrific Supporting cast. Tom Arnold and Joan Cusack are Hysterical as fellow soon-to-be Parents (though they already have a pile of kids who make matters worse for Hugh). Jeff Goldblum is Good, but isn't given much screen time to Deliver many Memorable lines, or Develop into a Memorable Character. Robin Williams gives an Utterly Hilarious Cameo as a Foriegn doctor who has to deliver the baby.

Chris Columbus knows the Territory and he Mines the area for all Available Laughs. The One Week Link, and reason for the 4 stars instead of 5, is Goldblum. His role is Under-written, Under-performed, and left Somewhat Pointless.

This review refers to the DVD edition(20th Cent Fox) of "Nine Months"......

Looking for a goodtime but don't want to leave your couch. Here's the answer for you.."Nine Months". Directed by Chris Columbus(Harry Potter/Home Alone) starring Hugh Grant, Julianne Moore,Robin Williams, Tom Arnold, Joan Cusak and Jeff Goldblum. These are names that really know how to entertain and will have you laughing out loud the entire length of the film."Nine Months" is a hysterical look at the fears, joys and anticipation of becoming a parent and the waiting period that goes along with it.

Samuel and Rebecca have a relationship to be envied. Samuel is a successful child psychiatrist, the beautiful Rebecca is a graceful dance instructor,they have a cool apartment and car and five years of UNwedded bliss...don't fix it if it ain't broken...right? Well they are in for a big change in their lives. When Rebecca utters those wonderful words..."Samuel...I'm pregnant", the very cool and level headed Samuel practically kills them when he runs the car off the road. And so the fun begins. He discovers he has some growing up to do and it's easier said then done.

Included in the fun are their new "friends", Marty and Gail Dwyer a very pushy but well meaning couple played by Tom Arnold and Joan Cusak. They are old pros at the pregnancy game, as they are working on their fourth. Arnold's one liners are non stop and delivered with his usual brand of boisterious humor, and you never knew how funny delivering a baby could be until you have seen Cusak's brillantly comical turn in the labor room. Jeff Goldblum, is Samuel's single friend, his link to his youth,and turns in a great performance.Then, of course there's the obstetrician. Who else can make having a baby such a riotious romp other than Robin Williams. He's just absolutely zany as the Russian Dr. Kosevitch, about to atttempt his first delivery, human delivery that is!

So prepare to laugh out loud as Samuel and Marty go fist to cuffs with "Arnie the Dinosaur",Dr. Kosevich butchers the English language, it's Murphy's Law on the way to the hospital, and Rebecca and Gail make impending motherhood a delight for all.

You can't go wrong with the film or with the DVD. It's a beautiful picture in anamorphic widescreen(Aspect Ratio 2.35:1), and the audio in Dolby Dig 5.1(or Surround) is outstanding. The soundtrack including "The Time of Your Life"(Steve Van Zandt) and scoring by Hans Zimmer is perfect for this film. There are subtitles in English and Spanish and may be viewed in French. There are trailers but no other special features included. It's a quality transfer with at an exceptionally good price.

It's it's a great ride, and one you will want to go on again...have fun...Laurie

Outstanding movie, great for the family. Hugh Grant plays a self conceited man whos getting older and has to decide on whether he wants to make a comitment and be a father. He is in love with his girlfriend (Julianne Moore) and his like is near perfect until she announces her pregnancy. He has to decide whether he wants to be a father and give up his old life and is frightned. His friend (Tom Arnold) plays a father with 3 girls and a pregnant wife and this terrifies him. A great comdey and cute story in general, a nice film.

This film was heavily criticised by leading reviewers. As a teacher I have used this film with students as a surprisingly accurate account. I accept that some performances are terrible (Brando) and the direction is pedestrian, but for historical accuracy it can hardly be criticised, and it's undoubtedly a fun, swashbuckling movie that can pass a wet Sunday afternoon and entertain all ages. Buy it or view it; just don't expect too much.

with a very brief appearance by Brando in the beginning and early performances by Catherine Zeta Jones and Benicio Del Toro i wasnt quite sure what to expect but was hoping for the best.i for one was having a hard time following this movie Benicio Del Toro managed to hold my attention in his brief although powerful appearances.the characters were supposed to be Spanish,Portuguese and the indiginous peoples of the carribean is what i was thinking going into this but to my dismay(with the exception of Del Toro) there were an array of television stars from the mid ninteen eighties.this was more of a fantasy pirate movie than a historical one.

I had to write a review of this horrible movie as a recomendation to people who are in the mood for an unintetionally funny movie... There are a lot of really hilarious scenes. Such as the scene where the crew are just about to kill Columbus when someone cries "LAND HO" and the crew bursts into song. This scene happens twice!
And I must mention there is a bodatious babe who plays an indian who runs around topless for about half of the movie, this alone is worth the watch. Don't buy this movie but it is a funny rent.