Continuity mistake: In the bowling alley, 'Pal' comes over to speak to Tia. During their conversation, the camera pans to Maisie throwing a bowling ball; however Tia is now sitting alone. Pal has disappeared. (00:40:10)
Uncle Buck (1989)
Plot summary
Directed by: John Hughes
Starring: John Candy, Macaulay Culkin, Gaby Hoffmann, Jean Louisa Kelly
Tia and Maisy and Miles parrents get a call to say that the wifes father has had a heart attack. Thay phone everyone they know to look after the kids, but they all say no. They have to resort to asking the man they fear because of his stupidity, Uncle Buck. The kids suffer humiliating torture and fighting yet uncle buck tries his best. Untill the parents get back to a pandemonium filled house.
Calum Brown
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Buck: What time do you want me to pick you up after school?
Tia: Don't bother! I'll get a ride with friends.
Buck: No, I have my orders. What time?
Tia: Are you really this stupid? I said I would get a ride. I always get a ride.
Buck: Hey, I'll just call the school, find out what time, and meet you right here.
Tia: Go ahead, call the school. I won't be here.
Buck: Stand me up today, and tomorrow I'll drive you to school in my robe and pajamas and WALK you to your first class. 4:00 okay?
Trivia: The scene where Macaulay Culkin was waiting at the door for the babysitter and imagined the three burglars was the scene that inspired the box-office hit, Home Alone. (01:16:10)
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Answer: Where are you getting the idea that they're twins? Miles is a little older than Maizy.
Brian Katcher