home alone · clever · mischievous · traps · holiday · resourceful · bratty · chicago · family drama · child protagonist
The camera pans over the bustling chaos of JFK airport before focusing on a small, sandy-haired boy clutching a oversized bag. Kevin McCallister, looking bewildered but determined, boards a flight to New York City instead of Miami. Cut to the opulent Plaza Hotel, where the ten-year-old has successfully cons his way into a suite. Now, amidst the crisp autumn air of Central Park, Kevin spots a homeless peer feeding pigeons, his mischievous grin widening as he approaches.