Mamma, ho perso l'aereo

Daniel Stern delivered a memorable and humorously exaggerated performance as Marv, one half of the bumbling burglar duo in the 1990 holiday classic "Home Alone." As Marv, Stern brought a dim-witted yet oddly endearing quality to the screen, contrasting perfectly with Joe Pesci's more hot-headed Harry. With his lanky physique and expressive face, Stern mined comedic gold from every pratfall and mishap, making Marv both the butt of the joke and an essential part of the film's slapstick charm. His character's interactions with the film's child star, Macaulay Culkin, who plays the clever and resourceful Kevin McCallister, are some of the most iconic scenes in the movie. Stern's portrayal of Marv's slow-witted misunderstandings, his iconic "Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal," line, and his pained reactions to Kevin's elaborate booby traps, including the infamous iron-to-the-face moment, have solidified his character as a beloved figure in Christmas movie lore, ensuring that both his and Pesci's performances as the Wet Bandits remain indelible parts of popular culture.