It’s silliness at its finest thanks to giggle-inspiring performances by Ellie Kemper (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), Rob Delaney (“Catastrophe”) and Kenan Thompson ( “Saturday Night Live”).

He determinedly tries to keep them at bay with a powerful water gun and other toys. Their aim is to break into his abode and reclaim their property. The house invaders he confronts are a far cry from the burglars of the original “Home Alone.” They’re a husband and wife who are convinced the boy, who visited during an open house, absconded with a priceless heirloom. The young protagonist here is a mischievous British kid named Max (Archie Yates), who’s accidentally left behind by his vacationing family. “Home Sweet Home Alone”: This new addition to the popular Christmas film franchise shines, courtesy of a wonderfully comedic cast. “The Waltons: Homecoming” is high on my annual list of TV’s 12 shows of Christmas, which this year is filled with delights that celebrate inclusiveness, family togetherness and characters, young and old, who embrace the heart and soul of the season.Īrchie Yates plays stranded kid Max in “Home Sweet Home Alone.” Disney+ “One of the great things about the show is that it brought people together, and young people could see a story about older people and older people could, you know, remember their childhood,” Thomas said. He told TV critics he was happy to take part. Richard Thomas, who played John Boy in the first TV movie and the series, narrates. There is, though, one very familiar visage and voice. The unabashedly sentimental “Homecoming” features a cast of fresh faces playing the Waltons. It’s one of many fresh originals and well-worn holiday treats beckoning you from broadcast and cable networks, along with streaming services, during these festive final weeks of 2021.

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