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Does anyone else think this movie is beautifully shot?

posted 4 years ago by CaptainCrozier (598)
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I've always thought that the cinematography in this film is just gorgeous, especially for a 'low brow' comedy. The warm golden amber tint to many of the scenes, the vibrant colors and use of them in general, the lighting, the contrast, the saturation, and all the other things that clearly go into crafting the best possible images in photography/cinematography but which I am ignorant on since I'm not a filmmaker.
I once watched the first film with the commentary by Chris Columbus and Macauley Culkin and Columbus said that he wanted the film to look beautiful and indeed the first movie does. But Julio Macat clearly took what he did on HA1 and took it further on HA2. I think Home Alone 2 is one of the most underrated movies as far as camera work is concerned.
Am I alone?

[–] Sidha108 (2350) 2 years ago

The cinematography of this film definitely is sharper and superior to the first film. The first film has a hazy/fuzzy look to it that sometimes makes it seem like VHS quality even in high definition (which is why I think the first one looks best on VHS).

[–] JohnnyCastle (393) 2 years ago

You need to get the 4K version. The 4K is so much better. Even the updated HD quality. But the older HD/SD is really bad picture quality I'd agree. Home Alone 2 is much better looking.

[–] JohnnyCastle (393) 2 years ago

You need to get the 4K version. The 4K is so much better. Even the updated HD quality. But the older HD/SD is really bad picture quality I'd agree. Home Alone 2 is much better looking.

[–] scannerdarkly (1274) 2 years ago

Duncans Toy Chest looked magical and felt like "being home" with how beautifully it was filmed. I agree with you!