Home Alone fans point out glaring mistake in iconic scene
As families gather around on Christmas Eve to enjoy the festive spirit, many across the US are settling in with a warm cup of hot chocolate and a Christmas movie tradition. One film that continues to captivate audiences, even decades after its release, is the timeless classic, Home Alone.
Released in 1990, the film has become a holiday staple, and fans never tire of discovering new details within the beloved story. This Christmas season, enthusiasts have stumbled upon a chilling theory involving Kevin’s uncle and have also noticed a subtle yet significant detail about how Kevin found himself left behind in the first film.
Adding to the intrigue, fans have recently pointed out a glaring mistake in one of the movie’s iconic scenes. The particular moment in question involves Kevin, portrayed by Macaulay Culkin, carrying groceries home in two plastic bags. While this scene is remembered as one of the film’s ‘iconic’ moments, a closer look reveals an interesting behind-the-scenes revelation.
In the scene, as Kevin navigates the streets solo on his food shopping adventure, the two packed bags burst open simultaneously, leaving a frustrated eight-year-old surrounded by spilled groceries. What fans are now noticing is that the method used to make the bags break at the exact moment was not as seamless as it appeared.
Upon closer inspection, viewers can observe Culkin clutching onto a string between the shopping bag handles. This subtle detail exposes the filmmaking magic behind the iconic scene, as the actor, following the director’s instructions, pulled the strings, causing the bags to break simultaneously.
Not only that, but fans have also pointed out that the cartons of milk and juice that spill onto the ground upon impact are, in fact, empty. This revelation has sparked some disappointment among fans, with social media buzzing about the use of empty containers in the scene.
One disgruntled viewer expressed, “Biggest pet peeve is empty containers!!! Fill them up with water at least.”
As if that weren’t enough, another fan recently uncovered the real-world cost of Kevin’s grocery shopping spree in today’s dollars. In the film’s iconic scene where Kevin presents a dollar coupon, the total comes to $19.83. However, a TikTok user, Geoffrey Lyons, took it upon himself to price up the items on the shopping list in 2023, revealing a total of $68.99, nearly 3.5 times the inflation-adjusted cost from the film.
As Home Alone continues to be a cherished part of holiday celebrations, these newfound details add an extra layer of fascination for fans revisiting the Christmas classic. It seems that even after all these years, Home Alone still has the power to surprise and delight audiences, making it a timeless holiday favorite.
