Meanwhile, Common Sense Media said the movie lacked the charm of the beloved original while recycling material. 2012's "Home ...

While he sets up traps to catch the "ghost," his parents get stranded across town, and he is home alone with his sister--and their house is targeted by three thieves.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, but the holiday season hasn't truly begun until you've watched "Home Alone," the iconic film series that launched Macaulay Culkin to superstardom.