Thanks for watching! Here's part 1 of my "Home Alone" location tour: th-cam.com/video/siAO7af2TFI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=avSF7iJhRQ6zNpsE And here are more location tours you might like: ▪ "Wham! - Last Christmas": th-cam.com/video/rGl_zRQ6PjE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=eaXtw8SodLEFXwJi ▪ "Harry Potter" in London: th-cam.com/video/7-ytn7s_rFQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=c1qlicuxy8IXv4pa
7:11 you miss one thing, The statue mount is still there, You can see where they had mount it. 28:43 since you pinpoint that, In high def you can clearly see those are fake from a re-master video. I think they re-created that to make time for shooting. Since it is a busy location, It would make since that they had to do it to move production faster.
Home alone and home alone 2 lost in New York was the best christmas films for childreen. Macaulay Culkin was a very sweet boy. Chris Columbus and John Hughes was very great. Rest in peace John Hughes.😢😢😢
Really well done! I applaud the World Trade Center appreciation you have shown. Much more respectful than what I would have expected from a home alone video. Also, the tunnel scene really seems to have had been recreated. There’s just so much that’s different that’s not likely to have just changed from the actual location. I’m sure the director (or whoever decides) thought the location looked nice but needed a better layout or maybe they just couldn’t film there because of scheduling or whatever. A few years ago we had a flight transfer at Ohare airport in Chicago. And it was such a cool thing to walk through the airport where they filmed those scenes. It looks almost identical still monies a few modern additions. Great job brother!
26:00 - So, I have researched this topic: the tunnel was reproduced in the studio to make it easier to film with pigeons...and it actually makes sense. In fact, if you pay close attention, there is something artifactual in that frame. It reminds me a little bit of the Mary Poppins sets, I don't know if I'm making the point. As a child you didn't pay attention to it, now it's quite obvious. That explains the nonexistent stairs, the shorter tunnel, and the different stones. 😉
@@Mutexop Exactly! A month ago I visited NY and went to see that tunnel live (as well as visiting other film locations). The tunnel was exactly as I said in my comment 5 months ago: it was reproduced in the studio. Is very similar but they simply took inspiration from it.
Thank for showing all of this. Too many changes in New York City, and in the U.S. in general. I don't know why people change things. To me, the past looks better than now. I would have left everything the same.
Once again. Delightful Matthias. The work you put into these videos is extraordinary including the planning and plotting of you saying to us Merry Christmas in the middle of summer in Jersey City knowing way back then that this was your Christmas episode. Thank you and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. "2024? Oh, Jesus." so funny there at the end.
Nice coverage.of the locations. And most of the tunnel stuff was definitely filmed at a studio recreation. Aside from the clearly shorter tunnel length (one overhead light in the movie vs three in the park), you can tell it's an indoor stage by the clean sound recording and detailed lighting design in the scenes. (BTW, the alley scene was also shot in Chicago.)
At least in 1999 you also couldn't go to the roof of the World Trade Center, they had a similar observation deck. They probably got some special permission to film on the roof.
I saw one youtuber's video where he stayed at that hotel, and it really is going downhill. Even he ordered an expensive room (tower room if i good remember) but he had to change to the other one. There were problems with hot water, stained furniture, and so on
I enjoy your videos. I do wish to mention, hopefully without sounding rude: limousine has the final i pronounced as the German “ie”(zB hier) rather than German “i”(zB the i in bitte). Your English is still much better than my German.
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Thanks for watching! Here's part 1 of my "Home Alone" location tour: th-cam.com/video/siAO7af2TFI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=avSF7iJhRQ6zNpsE
And here are more location tours you might like:
▪ "Wham! - Last Christmas": th-cam.com/video/rGl_zRQ6PjE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=eaXtw8SodLEFXwJi
▪ "Harry Potter" in London: th-cam.com/video/7-ytn7s_rFQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=c1qlicuxy8IXv4pa
7:11 you miss one thing, The statue mount is still there, You can see where they had mount it. 28:43 since you pinpoint that, In high def you can clearly see those are fake from a re-master video. I think they re-created that to make time for shooting. Since it is a busy location, It would make since that they had to do it to move production faster.
One of the few sequels that despite lacking originality, still managed to entertain as good as the original.
Great video. Home Alone, Nintendo, Sega Genesis, made the early 90's a very exciting time to be a kid. I remember it like it was yesterday.
Nintendo and Sega genesis were my days of growing up.
Home alone and home alone 2 lost in New York was the best christmas films for childreen. Macaulay Culkin was a very sweet boy. Chris Columbus and John Hughes was very great. Rest in peace John Hughes.😢😢😢
yes they were written by John Huges and directed by Chris Columbus.
Really well done!
I applaud the World Trade Center appreciation you have shown. Much more respectful than what I would have expected from a home alone video.
Also, the tunnel scene really seems to have had been recreated. There’s just so much that’s different that’s not likely to have just changed from the actual location. I’m sure the director (or whoever decides) thought the location looked nice but needed a better layout or maybe they just couldn’t film there because of scheduling or whatever.
A few years ago we had a flight transfer at Ohare airport in Chicago. And it was such a cool thing to walk through the airport where they filmed those scenes. It looks almost identical still monies a few modern additions.
Great job brother!
26:00 - So, I have researched this topic: the tunnel was reproduced in the studio to make it easier to film with pigeons...and it actually makes sense. In fact, if you pay close attention, there is something artifactual in that frame. It reminds me a little bit of the Mary Poppins sets, I don't know if I'm making the point. As a child you didn't pay attention to it, now it's quite obvious.
That explains the nonexistent stairs, the shorter tunnel, and the different stones. 😉
it also makes sense they added the stairs so the pigeon lady wouldn't have to maneuver down uneven rocks if they recreated it identically
@@Mutexop Exactly! A month ago I visited NY and went to see that tunnel live (as well as visiting other film locations). The tunnel was exactly as I said in my comment 5 months ago: it was reproduced in the studio. Is very similar but they simply took inspiration from it.
Stumbled upon your channel today and can’t stop watching your videos. Very good content ❤
Amazing video my dude!
Thank for showing all of this. Too many changes in New York City, and in the U.S. in general. I don't know why people change things. To me, the past looks better than now. I would have left everything the same.
Good job . From Argentina, have happy holidays and we will meet again in 2024.
Once again. Delightful Matthias. The work you put into these videos is extraordinary including the planning and plotting of you saying to us Merry Christmas in the middle of summer in Jersey City knowing way back then that this was your Christmas episode. Thank you and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. "2024? Oh, Jesus." so funny there at the end.
Another great episode!
Great effort Matthias and yes, still remembering those movie moments during each Christmas :)
Nice coverage.of the locations. And most of the tunnel stuff was definitely filmed at a studio recreation. Aside from the clearly shorter tunnel length (one overhead light in the movie vs three in the park), you can tell it's an indoor stage by the clean sound recording and detailed lighting design in the scenes. (BTW, the alley scene was also shot in Chicago.)
16:40 This building that you are pointing to, was shown as Chandler's office building in "Friends".
Great job done ... Enjoyed a lot ... My favorite filming locations ❤
What they've done with the facade of this magnificent landmark is nothing short of awful. It used to be so warm and lively.
Beautiful reaction !!!
At least in 1999 you also couldn't go to the roof of the World Trade Center, they had a similar observation deck. They probably got some special permission to film on the roof.
The dining outside is different too the sidewalk Kevin walked down is covered with table and chairs now...
That scene at the tunnel was actually shot on a sound stage, not in the park
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I saw one youtuber's video where he stayed at that hotel, and it really is going downhill. Even he ordered an expensive room (tower room if i good remember) but he had to change to the other one. There were problems with hot water, stained furniture, and so on
I’m amazed New York is doing so well after the attacks in 11th of September 2001
Duncan Toy Chest was based on FAO Schwarz
That was in Chicago
@Matthias Schwarzer next you should do Home alone 3 please reply
Bro where are the locations? That is the whole point....but I cant find them. please post
Thank you I wept at the twin towers it’s always difficult to go to the financial district for myself ! Great job Matt
If it was my hotel I would also make them put me in the movie
never i heard 1996 Independence Day ?
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I enjoy your videos.
I do wish to mention, hopefully without sounding rude: limousine has the final i pronounced as the German “ie”(zB hier) rather than German “i”(zB the i in bitte). Your English is still much better than my German.
fun fact they had to use real bird seed at the end of the film
Supposedly the uncle's house is real and up for sale.
See:
51 West 95th Street (between Columbus and Central Park West)
Like I said in the video: The address is real - but you won‘t find the house from the movie there.
Don't watch Home Sweet Home Alone released in 2021. It is really bad. Disney was trying to recreate the original Home Alone