18 - Christmas Star - Preparing The Trap - John Williams - Home Alone 2.

Home Alone 2 - Lost In New York, original soundtrack.

[@lonewonderer5039]

I actually love the reason Kevin is going after Marv and Harry this time. It’s not to protect his home. It’s because there going after orphans and children. As a kid he could relate so he wanted to protect them. He didn’t have to go after them. But it was the right thing to do. I like his motivations in this better.

[@chibuzonwachuku5624]

He was the kids' hero even though it was so tough for him as he had the battle past midnight unlike when he was his family's hero by battling the two guys supposedly before midnight.

[@ladyfire44]

He was also fighting for Mr. Duncan because he's a kind store owner who always donated the money that he makes to the children's hospital. To have Harry and Marv steal it just so they can hightail it to a foreign country was something Kevin wasn't tolerating.

[@michaelporter7629]

Now that I’ve read this, I’m never looking at this movie the same again.

[@z_6077]

His motivations the first was just as reasonable lol. Literally protecting his house from criminals who’d steal from his house

[@ChristelVinot]

@@z_6077 It's reasonable to protect your house, and it's reasonable to protect thousands of children. It's just more noble and humbling to prefer to protect others rather than yourself - that's the whole point of why his reasoning is more respectable in this one, it's for non-selfish reasons.

[@fortminor85]

The first time, he's protected his home, now he's protecting Christmas.

[@Appleboy78165]

Josh Lopez That's why I love this movie so much. It's just like the first one, but the stakes are way higher.

[@nintendofan6099]

Appleboy78165 That’s one of the reasons why I love it and argue the haters of this movie. Kevin was great in this moment. He didn’t have to take on Marv and Harry again. He was in the clear and could have gone to the police but he knew they wouldn’t believe a kid so he put himself in danger to protect the hospital kids. Very heroic.

[@blu12031985]

THIS IS IT ......THERES NO TURNING BACK NOW......ANOTHER CHRISTMAS IN THE TRENCHES !!!!!!

[@Empr.Palpatine]

Josh Lopez. Yeah the guy is brilliant

[@chibuzonwachuku5624]

He protected Christmas for kids that were ill.

[@landblaster1384]

When Kevin says “you can mess with a lot of things but you can’t mess with kids on Christmas” I always get a tingling feeling.

[@nintendofan6099]

People say Kevin wasn't mature in this movie or something like that. I disagree. He didn't have to stop Marv or Harry this time. He could have gone to the police or seek help. But no he put his life on the line to help kids in a heartfelt manner. It wasn't his house that he needed to protect. He didn't have to do all this but he did on his own. To me that is maturity.

[@jonathanfrancesco3305]

@@nintendofan6099 Heck, I think Kevin's arguably a lot more mature than anyone else in the film period. At any point. lol

[@biancamark7009]

@@jonathanfrancesco3305 ha true! He's way more capable than his parents and would-be burglars combined 😁

[@thefatman69dude]

Pervert lol

[@arcadeclassics7911]

thefatman69fude How is he a pervert? What logical thought came into your mind for you to say that?

[@jaymac8496]

“You can mess with a lot of things, but you don’t mess with kids on Christmas” Kevin was a G in this movie

[@bravoprojectrunwayfans]

Love it

[@keishachoylin8652]

When that little boy is waving from the window...I cry all the time

[@Davotheledge]

Me too! It’s an image I always return to when I think about the underprivileged ❤️

[@thetrainkeeper5478]

Same

[@Chi_NZ]

The moment he knew he had to do something!

[@shiningdiamond5046]

I always liked this movie more than the first one.

[@trentdavis2294]

It is, the fact of being alone in New York and still having to defend yourself, and i always wanted to visit the Toy Shop haha

[@kenalier]

I would have agreed, especially with how insanely funny it is, but it was extremely over the top and unrealistic, how does one get seesawed smashing their back through a cars roof, hit with 4 bricks in the head/face, severely electrocuted, suffer a proximity explosion (Harry in the bathroom), hit with a 100 pound bag in the face coming full force, get hit from a high point with a huge metal pipe in the head/face and not even at least be hospitalized? It felt too cartoonish to be considered superior to the first movie, which had a more realistic battle between Kevin and the Wet Bandits and better execution of the story

[@kenalier]

That said, it is still one of the 2 best (and good) home alones in the series because Macaulay Culkin, the McCalister family, and Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern just do Home Alone like no one else can

[@joeyacmilan]

Tim Curry 👌

[@chrisbennett7850]

JoeMilano9 he’s great as well.

[@johnnyfive222]

Lot of people shit on this movie. I find this movie just as enjoyable as the other one.

[@wingeddragonra3953]

Grell Sutcliff Exactly

[@fortminor85]

Grell Sutcliff Even with Scarlett Johansson in it?

[@johnnyfive222]

Josh Lopez She was a kid then and wasn't even hot. Wait that sounded dirty. Forget I said that lol :(

[@fortminor85]

Batman Hakuna Matata. : )

[@kushisake3157]

Halo Maker 30 I like Home Alone 2 better than the first one. I hate the whole "spilt milk on pizza" scene

[@HoodedChaosProductions]

HOODZ: This time, Kevin didn't HAVE to do anything. But being the good kid he is, he chose to save Christmas from children against his arch enemies. He didn't let Harry and Marv get away with robbing his house, but this time, he wasn't going to let them take money from needy kids on Christmas. This is the movie that made a hero out of Kevin and I love it for that.

[@mattprssmn4]

You can mess with a lot of things, but you can't mess with kids on Christmas.

[@fortminor85]

+mattprssmn4 DAMN STRAIGHT.

[@rick182z]

Wish Jimmy Saville took note

[@GamingFanactic911]

*Music intensifies*

[@SealAngel]

He'll Yeah!

[@oliviatucker1950]

My favorite line through out the film

[@captainjeff8765]

Soundtracks like this are what's missing in today's movies If this came out today Kevin would be setting a trap to some generic rap song

[@Dakid015]

LOL truth!

[@MaxSixty-Three]

Exactly, it's kind of sad

[@lpsoldier2938]

Just look at the next movie...

[@thomaslausen3249]

Delicious soundtracks are still around! But mostly in animated movies

[@thebroschannel]

@Syed Usman Abid🤡

[@icekool007]

Home Alone 2 is so much better than the first Home Alone movie. This is a prime example that sequels can actually eclipse the originals.

[@lindildeev5721]

What about the movie with the "No, I am your father" line ?

[@thebroschannel]

@@lindildeev5721 That's actually the best example of what OP said. Star Wars was amazing, but The Empire Strikes Back just dwarfs the hell out of that film. It's probably the greatest sequel ever made

[@JamaicaZ160R1793010A]

Just like what Mickey argued in Scream 2.

[@trevorjensen2706]

John Williams's ability to seamlessly switch mood on the fly is something I admire. He slowly builds up the tension with a shared common tone between the old key from, "Christmas Star," to the "Preparing The Trap" cue. The mischievous theme he wrote as Kevin prepares the trap is great, with a couple of the motifs that signify the genius gleeful vision Kevin has of our two villains stupidly falling for his traps. John Williams has written so many iconic themes that many people know, but don't know about the composer himself.

[@derekgustafson4883]

The horns are featured playing the fugal theme! Seriously, who writes a fugue to put in a family movie? John Williams, that’s who!

[@trevorjensen2706]

@Son of a Glitch, well said. John is a master at scoring ANY mood.

[@ilyzamaree734]

Pokemon Diamond and Pearl

[@thomaslausen3249]

Its not really on the fly tho is it.. but i get your point

[@bentedelmann7411]

I like the the setting the trap in this movie more (score vise)

[@ladyfire44]

At midnight tonight, we're hitting Duncan's Toy Chest.

[@williamreid6255]

ladyfire44 5 floors of cash

[@fortminor85]

@@julianaantypas7550 Marv! Marv, you wanna shut up?

[@fortminor85]

@@julianaantypas7550 Let's get to the subway. I'll feel a lot better once we put him on ice.

[@iantaggart3064]

You can mess with a lot of things, but you can't mess with kids on christmas.

[@BL-mf3jp]

HARRY, I'VE REACHED THE TOP!

[@SiyannaBG]

this movie never gets old

[@ivanbautista1084]

It's a classic! Ruff!

[@skyfallninja3377]

This movie aged like fine wine. 🍷

[@andressennn7893]

We watch it every christmas, it aged really well

[@kodrewmaxwell3580]

Agreed. But I'd rather wait by 2023 to copy Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, the Jim Carrey Grinch movie, Christmas Is Here Again, Ice Age, and Finding Nemo.

[@nameless285]

Yep, even though it's in 1992

[@MrMagooeygoo]

Love how Williams goes from choirs to "gonna fuck up Harry and Marv with all these traps" prep music.

[@BooneLuleyo]

John Williams is such a musical genius. His music on the Home Alone's movies are just masterclass. To the main theme to Christmas Star to the Trap's motif.. This guy is really something else. Thank you, Mr. Williams.

[@ryanmccaffrey3674]

John Williams is up there with Beethoven and Mozart guys a legend!!!!

[@jimnfl7134]

How many fingers am I holding up Marv? "Um...eight?" LOL!

[@Planetdune]

This and the original are one of THE definite Christmas movies, potentially for as long as movies will be watched.

[@MusicDecomposer]

FYI, the “setting traps” theme is not _exactly_ the same as in Home Alone 1. - the intro at 1:56 is a little bit longer - the drum sequence is completely different - the tubular bells are a bit quieter - a few parts are changed to sound a little more epic, like at 2:37, and 3:36 - the ending at 3:53 is longer

[@BooneLuleyo]

@Son of a Glitch Hook was pretty good too.

[@BooneLuleyo]

@Son of a Glitch I recommend you the cue "You Are The Pan". One of my favorites of Williams.

[@EddieSparxx]

My only complaint with this version is that the drums aren't as punchy as the original, there's just something about those big reverb 80s tom fills that adds to the tension.

[@theamvgirlx]

We found the musician!

[@kirawedderburn]

2:48 Operation Ho Ho Ho

[@TheKal1f]

That transition to "battle mode" always got me

[@bluebirdsigma]

OPERATION HO HO HO

[@jojosmooth999]

SigmaXVirus maverick hunter x

[@VANILLAZILLA]

Operation kill those bandits

[@williamreid6255]

Now I have a tool chest Ho Ho Ho

[@chibuzonwachuku5624]

At his uncle's townhouse.

[@doomarang3208]

Home Alone 1: Battle Plan. Home Alone 2: Operation Ho Ho Ho.

[@Stenbrotsgatan]

Saw this in the cinema 1992....front row :)

[@michellemurdaugh935]

I was little when I saw this movie I love it now I can watch on Disney plus

[@num1Jaysta]

Lucky

[@PhilMante]

The first movie is legendary on it's own, the second movie isn't just another cash grab sequel, it takes what made the first film great and either improved on it, or amped it up to 11. One of the only times i liked the sequel better than the original.

[@SealAngel]

No Christmas movie will ever beat Home Alone 1 & 2. Love them both but Prefer the second over the first. The best part of both films is when Kevin gets inspired to start and implements the battle plan and this awesome music plays, sends a shiver up my spine every time! I'll always love Home Alone!

[@RJN0607]

I lost interest after 3. The essence is no longer in my (stinky) opinion.

[@nicejoke4074]

@@RJN0607 I don’t acknowledge anything after 1&2 in fact I refuse to. As far as I’m concerned. Nothing ever came after 1&2

[@zk6754]

Like I love the ninja turtles movies 1 & 2 but secret of the ooze was the best

[@zk6754]

@@nicejoke4074the sad part is it became very lucrative movie series. But over time it lost the IT factor

[@dan_plays9508]

@@zk6754 To point out there is a Home alone 4, 5 and a reboot one. 4 and 5 are the worse ones in my opinion, it’s not really fun to watch. There is no much happening. The reboot I kind of like a little, but the first 2 movies are leandary 🤙

[@thefatman69dude]

1:56 that beat drops. And thus the ultimate hunt begins.

[@TrentPruitt1997]

For some reason, I like this version of Setting the Trap a lot better than the first one, which is still great. The reason in particular is between 2:46 and 2:52 or so, there’s a new cue John Williams added that just sounds so awesome to me. Almost gives Kevin a legendary status of some kind, but then again, that’s cause Williams’ music makes anyone badass haha.

[@melissafellows182]

This kid Kevin will turn 40 years old this year. 😳

[@5516724]

Hea the same age as me coz I'm 40 as well

[@paytonmarquardt4995]

2:00 BEAST THAT IS WHERE IT STARTS

[@C.JuniorsMagic]

I feel as is ppl really don't notice that Kevin really matures during this Moive, as he did in the first one, but the second one really shows a difference. In the first one he was young yet, and thought he could have his way. In the second one, despite being lost in the world's biggest city, he stands his ground and wants to help Mr. Duncan and the children at St. Anne's. So he puts himself and his thoughts aside, despite all odds. He didn't do that in the first one. There's such a true change with him. This is also shown with The Pigeon Lady, he apologizes for screaming at her, smth he didn't exactly do with The South Bend Slayer. He matures so much and it's an interesting thing to see in the 2 movies

[@ladyfire44]

I noticed how much more mature Kevin became in the 2nd film.

[@serg9705]

1:59 I always get that tingly Goosebump feeling from that point on, like if I want to get revenge on someone

[@dimitrisnikoloulis4071]

Kevin' s transition from emotional to battle mode mood , always a classic one . John Williams at best ! '' Another X -mas in the trenches ! '' A fugal composed theme like Bach gives an extra level to the track . Orchestration is genious !

[@carlosaugustolecourtoisval434]

Mi canción favorita es la que pone trampas

[@mikaelpersaud5094]

Imagine if kevin put cameras in the childrens hospital,then they would watch marv and harry fall into traps.

[@RubiksGaming18749]

2:00 And now, the moment we've all been waiting for!

[@Leni_Geschichte]

hehe

[@ilyzamaree734]

From Beast Tamers

[@iantaggart3064]

I know, right?

[@babbisp1]

0:20 1:59 3:17 0:59 Distant stars, at home up in the heavens. Wonder what they see, are they watching me? Christmas Star, you watch the world so wisely; At my journey's end, will you be my true friend? Star light, shine bright. See me through the dark night. Light my pathway Guide me home for Christmas Day.

[@ladyfire44]

Mr. Duncan: All the money in the cash register, Mr. Duncan is going to donate to the children's hospital. Marv: At midnight tonight, we're hitting Duncan's Toy Chest. Kevin: You can mess with a lot of things, but you can't mess with kids on Christmas,

[@jaymac8496]

Now imagine if Kevin and Rambo and teamed up in settin the traps you watch Last Blood you’ll see why

[@aardvark8127]

I watch the home alone movies just to listen to the stunning music

[@muaazmohammed7205]

It’s 2019 and still watch this movie all round the year especially when I want to feel the nostalgic feeling of good old Christmas :,)

[@somerandomjester3804]

0:00 Christmas Star 1:59 Preparing The Trap

[@legendgames128]

Kevin is just playing a numbers game. When someone drops to 0 health, they die. Harry and Marv never dropped to 0 in the movie, though.

[@bentedelmann7411]

Best version of setting the Trap

[@nathanphoenix7882]

Home Alone wouldn't be so epic without the Battle Theme

[@ladyfire44]

Operation Ho Ho Ho!

[@randomz1472]

1 & 2 r the best ones 3 & 4 r copies

[@Optimusprime240]

Ultimate N There was a 4?

[@Optimusprime240]

***** *Mind Explodes*

[@fenderstratADHD]

Home Alone 3 & 4 were actually good but 5 (I have only seen parts of it) was terrible.

[@Aydenteee]

Right!

[@cvdrq_]

Livin' N Lavender 3 is actually good, but the 4 & 5 are just.. HORRIBLE.

[@marxistmystic]

Harry and Marv are back... Kevin still got 'em thief catching skills and trap setting skills. Kevin protected his house now he does "Operation HO HO HO"

[@DarkMoonGeneral]

Always loved this score :)

[@andyszwejda3101]

The scene where Marv turns into a skeleton while he's getting zapped by a welding machine hooked up to a sink was about as hideous as the host of Tales From The Crypt!

[@dancoolgamer]

Why does this sound like it should be a final boss theme???

[@jubalate]

I mean, it pretty much is 🤘😂

[@ClockworksProduction]

Kevin is the final boss

[@legendgames128]

@@ClockworksProduction Ironically, Kevin has less HP than Harry and Marv individually, coming in at 626 health (based on calculations on the average weight of a 9-year-old).

[@Brandon_Lee83]

2019 and still Loving this soundtrack! "see me through the dark night..."

[@carmelinaamoroso4282]

Che meraviglia ricordare questo film,nel periodo di Natale.....lo guardavo con i miei figli ed erano piccoli...... adesso sono grandi e ogni tanto lo guardiamo.....x ricordare i tempi passati

[@RamnoMusic]

first 2 movies are absolutely magical to rewatch once a year, at their appropriate time.

[@darthstarkiller1912]

Happy 25th anniversary, "Home Alone 2"! So glad I was born the same year this was released! ^_^

[@TheSpookyKing]

same here! although I was born in January 1992.

[@ArthurVega1992]

Me too 1992

[@atroche1978]

I was born in '78 but watched it when you were born. Lol.

[@trevrah]

Same here in April 1992!

[@kaneclarke4825]

I was born November 1992 days before the release of this film

[@definitelynot_tfol36]

"This is it, no turning back... another Christmas in the trenches."

[@legendgames128]

Kevin set up traps that he knew would be lethal to normal humans simply because these guys have all damage dealt to them divided by 10 and increased regeneration of their health whenever they are being filmed.

[@MaxSixty-Three]

Lmao

[@KylesGameRoom]

there needs to be a metal version of the later half of the song

[@SpyroGuy]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWm4nmlvgJaHerM

[@colleenlacey-king260]

I just went to Central Park yesterday and this song was playing in my head the entire time! I love this movie so much. Doesn't matter what time of the year it is❤

[@andyszwejda3101]

In reality, Harry would not have a chance to bleed to death from an explosion like that, as it lit up the whole first floor and could be seen and heard out on the street!

[@Legoflymaster89]

i just love the setting the traps score

[@kylecraven3066]

They don’t make movies like this anymore!!! One of my all time favorites

[@montersaaa1784]

2:47 Kevin lays out his battle plan

[@luistrejo7940]

Operation: Ho ho ho 😎👌

[@Iggywiggywoo]

You can mess with alot of things, but you can't mess with kids at Christmas!

[@TheSpookyKing]

I ALWAYS listen to this every Christmas Eve around 9pm when it takes place in the film.

[@falloutnewvegasfan1111]

Home alone 2 lost in new york is such a holiday classic love watching it on christmas eve 🎅🎅🎅

[@thephantomhaunter5454]

i won't even lie to you this song so fire even for a Christmas song that's not even supposed to be action it feels actiony

[@cyberkiller83]

This song is a fucking success in every way.

[@kotoys3978]

Best moment in the movie that is silent thanks to this music

[@liamredfield5161]

you can mess with alot of things, but you cant mess with turtle doves

[@nameless285]

This beat goes harder than slipping on wet stairs

[@nathanh1285]

Beat goes sharper than stepping on a 6 inch nail

[@jonathanf2392]

2:36 favorite part

[@PirCalde-eo2ti]

❤

[@slimeball7426]

this movie is realy good I love it I wach it in every christmas

[@Harry_Potter5972]

Kevin: This is my house. I have to defend it.

[@007spudmanSpudsArmy]

love how christmas star just goes into the trap music

[@ladyfire44]

You can mess with a lot of things, but you can't mess with kids on Christmas.

[@Hulk2k6]

When that clock strikes, it is ON!

[@Noobie752]

You can mess with a lot of things, but you can’t mess with kids on Christmas.

[@redgamer-wu2bv]

Returning to waldport would be so magical for me

[@DSMTheEditor]

"“You can mess with a lot of things, but you don’t mess with kids on Christmas” *music switches from heartwarming Christmas music to action trap music as Kevin sets up Jigsaw house of horrors* The series appeal in a nutshell.

[@XFXRyan99QPR]

Love the music from 1:59

[@angeloreyes7257]

I love this song.

[@cscriptbutbetter6450]

1:59 the musix for Kevin running to set the trap

[@jasondell7083]

what i listen to when im creating something big

[@Harry2013sonicfan]

You can mess with a lot of things but you can’t mess with kids on Christmas

[@jamesspears4545]

Let the season begin!

[@falloutnewvegasfan1111]

One of my most favourite christmas films is home alone 2 Love the film and sound track always watch it on christmas eve 🎅🎅🎅

[@Ragninsky]

I always listen to that track from 2:00 to 4:22 before my exams.

[@hopetosellstudio]

2019 was here!!

[@aliciamack9323]

I grew up on this too but hes protecting christmas for those unfortunte kids

[@peterwood2633]

I lived in this song as a child

[@holyman8685]

My favourite soundtrack!

[@darthstarkiller1912]

Operation Ho Ho Ho is a-go! God, I love this movie.

[@user_R9_]

Thanks Mr. ❤

[@Kingbish-ek5xj]

This is making me cry😭😭😭😭 this is my childhood😁😁😁

[@codybuckman6795]

don’t delete this song it’s cool.

[@andyszwejda3101]

3:08 is a preview of the shock therapy trap.

[@righteousrat]

Honestly, I always liked this one better than the first one. Why would anyone shit on this one?

[@GamingFanactic911]

Love this music soooo much. 😄😄😄

[@Sparc-qe1xp]

2:37 and 3:21 are my favorite parts of both versions

[@gonici]

I want to be child again !

[@no1reallycaresabout2]

2:14-2:17 A riff John Williams would later use in the "Harry Potter" series.

[@chadf1368]

Yes exactly. The main theme

[@PatrickCoyle23]

Wow!! What a catch!!!!!!

[@anemptychannel3484]

@@PatrickCoyle23 Not surprising. I figured it out.

[@chicken5597]

I love home alone

[@thefatman69dude]

Kevin McAllister grew up to be jigsaw ... Confirmed