"Forget me at home" is one of the most iconic movies of all time.
Even today, almost 25 years after its release, it continues to be loved and watched all over the world.
About 6 years ago, the cast who played the McAllister family in the movie got together to reminisce behind the scenes - and this time they left Macaulay Culkin, the big star of the movie, at home (or, more likely, rehab).
We asked ChatGPT to summarize some anecdotes from the meeting.
Although the film talks about the loneliness of Kevin, the son who was left behind, Santa Moses Mikan, who played Tracy McAllister, emphasizes that the design of the set is intended to emphasize the importance of family.
Terry Snell, who played Aunt Leslie, recalls the excellent dynamic on the set, and says that the children built very close relationships between them.
Amidst the chaos of filming, not just the kids, but the entire cast formed lasting bonds.
Diana Raine, who played Sondra McAllister, reminisces about a dinner where rather free behavior led to ice cubes being thrown at John Hurd, who played Father Peter McAllister.
The camaraderie continued off-screen, with group trips planned on weekends and joint breaks during which the actors spent time together (rather than each in a different trailer, as is customary on the set of many films).
Jedediah (Yadidia) Cohen, Rod McAllister in the film, emphasizes the unique experience of working and studying together.
Between scenes, the young actors collaborated with mentors, forming bonds that went beyond the screen.
Reflecting on the film's continued success, Christine Minter says that the film's joyful atmosphere, created in part by the deep and excellent relationships behind the scenes, contributed to its broad appeal.
The main theme of the film, the fantasy of doing nonsense that is not necessarily educational alone at home, resonates with every child's desire to break away from family discipline.
Macaulay Culkin, who although he did not participate in that reunion interview, was mentioned in it, among others by Snell, thanks to his custom of mocking the adults who participated in the filming by passing them a brown bag so that they would put a coin in it every time they cursed near the children who participated in the film.
Despite the pressure on McCauley as a lead actor at the age of ten, the cast remembers him as a sweet and mischievous child.
The unexpected visit of the "King of Pop", Michael Jackson, on the set of the second movie, without prior notice and for a whole day where he spent with the actors and took pictures with them, adds a particularly memorable gem.
Bottom line, not only is the film remembered by its participants as a pleasant time, but it continues to influence their lives to this day: Marona admits that the continued success has affected his financial situation for the past 25 years.
Diana Raine, who in the past struggled to get out of the link with the film, has also learned to accept it as a part of her life that evokes nostalgic memories.
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