Chris Columbusis the filmmaker behind beloved films likeMrs.
Doubtfire,Home Alone, and the first twoHarry Pottermovies.
Major box office success followed withHome AloneandMrs.
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Doubtfire, paving the way for him landing theHarry Pottergig.
“I think [there is] a place for movies to leave people with a sense of hope.
These are his best movies, ranked.
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The author, however, was notoriously unhappy with the film.
Columbus tries to faithfully recreate the musical on-screen, including most of the cast from the original run.
Meanwhile, Isabel strives to connect with Luke’s children despite their initial resistance and her own insecurities.
Jackie’s diagnosis with a serious illness prompts her to reconsider her life, leading to unexpected connections.
WithoutStepmom’s success, he might not have madeHarry Potter, and that franchise would look very different today.
Stepmomcan be streamed on Amazon in the U.S. Nevertheless,Williams does a lot to keep things engagingand many of its ideas are interesting, if underdeveloped.
The follow-up sees young Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) left behind by his family yet again.
In this regard, it’s almost like a live-action cartoon.
The movie certainly has its share of memorable moments, not least the infamousDonald Trumpcameo.
Seize the teeth.”
Juggling his dual identities becomes increasingly challenging, of course, leading to all manner of antics.
It’s likeKramer vs. KramermeetsTootsieby way ofMary Poppins.
The movie has an infectious energy and crams a lot of mayhem into its 99-minute runtime.
Why couldn’t it be ‘follow the butterflies’?"
It’s confident, assured filmmaking.
I have to defend it."
Culkin is terrific in the role, making Kevin a relatable hero for kids everywhere.
It’s one of the decade’s quintessential movies.
We share in his sense of wonder as he encounters magical creatures, marvelous inventions, and zany characters.
It’s easy to take the movie for granted now or focus on its flaws.
For mostHarry Potterfans, his version of Hogwarts istheversion of Hogwarts.
It’s Columbus’s defining project.
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