I'm looking at getting into home movie editing. What Mac pro would work the best besides the one that costs the most?

Which Mac Book would work good enough for home video editing?

No need to go for the highest-cost MBP - an entry level 15" non-retina MBP should work quite well for you. You can begin by using iMovie and then, as your needs and expertise increase, switch to Final Cut Pro, if you wish. Your machine will be able to handle it.
Take a trip to the Apple Store online and look at the options for the non-Retina 15" MBP - and remember that you can always upgrade the RAM and the hard drive as a DIY project.
Good luck,
Clinton

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