In the age of reboots and remakes galore, there’s one beloved classic that may never see a fresh take: Home Alone. Director Chris Columbus recently spoke out about why he doesn't want Hollywood to remake the 1990 film, especially as it turns 35.

"It was a very special moment, and you can't really recapture that," the filmmaker said of the 1990 Christmas classic, which has spawned five follow-ups to date.

Chris Columbus, the director of the 1990 Christmas classic Home Alone, has made his opinion on a possible reboot about as clear as it can get: it shouldn't happen.