Home Alone 4

Home Alone 4: Taking Back the House is a 2002 holiday comedy film directed by Rod Daniel and starring Mike Weinberg, Jason Lee, and Sean O'Connell. The movie unfolds with a significant change of setting for Kevin McCallister's character compared to the earlier installments. Following a marital separation, Kevin now finds himself living with his mother while spending his holidays with his father. It is during one such trip to his father's opulent girlfriend, Natalie's, mansion that the plot takes its turn. The mansion serves as the scene for Christmas festivities, but little does Kevin's family know that an unexpected twist lies in store for them. Marv Merchants, a notorious burglar from the original Home Alone films, reappears with a fresh accomplice named Vera. The duo's motive for targeting the mansion appears to be purely financial, with their eyes set on the rich lifestyle and luxuries that Natalie's mansion offers. The dynamic of the new partnership unfolds with Marv taking a back seat to Vera, who is depicted as a more cunning and skilled thief. Natalie, oblivious to the impending danger, plans a grand Christmas celebration in the mansion. The atmosphere is filled with holiday cheer, complete with decorations, gift-giving, and merry festivities. However, Kevin manages to uncover the dark secret of Marv and Vera's plan to rob the mansion. Kevin finds himself in a predicament as the would-be burglars begin to circle around the mansion, trying to find a way in. With his quick wit and resourcefulness, Kevin devises an elaborate booby trap system with the intention of thwarting the duo's plans. Despite his best efforts to protect the mansion, the cunning Vera continues to stay one step ahead of Kevin. As Christmas Eve dawns, the tension mounts as Marv and Vera make their move. Vera, with her street-smart attitude and knowledge of the house's layout, expertly bypasses Kevin's booby traps. Meanwhile, the hapless Marv gets his share of humorous mishaps as he stumbles into a variety of traps that Kevin has set. As Vera closes in on the mansion, Kevin, aware of the growing danger, devises an intricate plan to capture her. This includes a clever disguise and a clever ruse to lead Vera into a trap. With his wit and cunning, Kevin manages to catch the cunning Vera off guard and successfully thwart her attempts at burglary. Ultimately, Marv is caught in the act and the mansion is saved from theft. The holiday celebration resumes with renewed excitement and gratitude as the mansion is secured. The new family bonding and the joy of the holiday season shine through as the film wraps up, hinting at the beginning of a positive new chapter in Kevin's life.