Marley & Me (2008)

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• Phil H

  
  At first glance this is a soft fluffy rom-com that offers little more than the usual bent nose of Wilson and Aniston trying her best to ditch her 'Friends' persona. To this extend it is just that...Wilson is a poor actor and not funny whilst Aniston is another poor actress… More
  At first glance this is a soft fluffy rom-com that offers little more than the usual bent nose of Wilson and Aniston trying her best to ditch her 'Friends' persona. To this extend it is just that...Wilson is a poor actor and not funny whilst Aniston is another poor actress who also isn't funny and is still like Rachel from Friends haha (doing rom-coms wont help her acting career). The film is a gentle comedy with romantic issues hehe and is based around the owning of a dog and the main characters ensuing lives with the dog. Its not original but it is a swing which you don't really see coming as you assume its just another stupid 'beethoven' film. It is touching and made well but the main casting is poor and it shows, could of been quite good with a better leading duo.

• Lady D

  
  Hands up! I admit it, I actually liked this film, like so many people told me I would. Much more of a film about family struggles, than the soppy puppy story I thought it was going to be.

• Directors C

  
  Strong entertaining performances from the cast (including the dogs) and an emotional touch turn it's typical comedic premise into a touching memorable drama. Marley and Me isn't one of those charming yet depressing films in which the message's conveyed stay with you… More
  Strong entertaining performances from the cast (including the dogs) and an emotional touch turn it's typical comedic premise into a touching memorable drama. Marley and Me isn't one of those charming yet depressing films in which the message's conveyed stay with you forever. It's one of those ones where your sad in the cinema and then the next day forget all about it. A lot of pet dog movies are like this one, but this one is faithful to a true story and will always stand as a quality family film.

• Josh M

  
  Marley and Me is well worth a look;. On the plus ledger, it's got a cute dog at every stage of life, Aniston and WIlson as a very believable and sympathetic married couple with real chemistry. This is the real life story of columnist John Grogan and his 'life with dog… More
  Marley and Me is well worth a look;. On the plus ledger, it's got a cute dog at every stage of life, Aniston and WIlson as a very believable and sympathetic married couple with real chemistry. This is the real life story of columnist John Grogan and his 'life with dog 'and it feels authentic throughout. Director David 'Devil Wears Prada' Frankel is terrific with comic actors, but this film has nowhere near the sparkle of that modern comic masterpiece. The story's got a melange of comic bad dog situations and honest, well staged middle class stresses. It also has one of the most affecting and restrained scenes about the death of a beloved pet ever shown in a American film. Owen Wilson can be mannered -his, drawling, 'aw shucks' style is not to everyone's taste, but he shows real acting chops here and the aforementioned scene is his best moment in any of his films. Alan Arkin turns in one of his patented warm, utterly charming performances as Wilson's newspaper boss and lights up the screen in all of his scenes. That said, the film runs an overlong two hours, and the middle of the story sags terribly with no real palpable conflict unless you count doggie slapstick couch chewing mayhem 'conflict.'. The drama only kicks in at Aniston's perfectly performed stressed out post-partum freak out in the middle. The tearjerker ending, as good as it is, seems to be from a different film than the lighthearted sitcom-like slapstick that precedes it. This is not a very challenging or surprising film in any way, and is worth a relaxing rental if you don't feel like taxing your brain. Still, it's amiable and pleasant and has a lot to offer. One proviso: If you have recently lost a beloved pet, don't rent this one until you are over your grief.

• Jason O

  
  One of the better movies of 2008 I'd say. The dog is great, and Wilson and Aniston actually seem like a real married couple. This movie's funny, heartwarming, and has its drama with sad parts (especially at the end) that'll touch your heart and that you'll probably… More
  One of the better movies of 2008 I'd say. The dog is great, and Wilson and Aniston actually seem like a real married couple. This movie's funny, heartwarming, and has its drama with sad parts (especially at the end) that'll touch your heart and that you'll probably be able to relate to if you've ever lost a loved one in the form of a pet. Everyone who likes comedy dramas should watch this, or better yet, buy.

• Alexander D

  
  MARLEY & ME isn't perfect; in fact, if you look at it in the overall scheme of things, movie-wise, it's really just your average family comedy, brightened up and emotionalized by Owen Wilson, Jennifer Aniston, a cute yellow Lab puppy (who eventually becomes the… More
  MARLEY & ME isn't perfect; in fact, if you look at it in the overall scheme of things, movie-wise, it's really just your average family comedy, brightened up and emotionalized by Owen Wilson, Jennifer Aniston, a cute yellow Lab puppy (who eventually becomes the "world's worst dog"--yeah, right--my dog is bad to the bone), and the two genres we like to call "romance" and "drama".

• Matt G

  
  John Grogan: Whose dog is that? I have heard things such as "the saddest movie ever" or "an amazingly life changing film" from many people and saw it on TV last night. Now it's not easy for me to dislike a film, but Marley and Me managed to do so due to… More
  John Grogan: Whose dog is that? I have heard things such as "the saddest movie ever" or "an amazingly life changing film" from many people and saw it on TV last night. Now it's not easy for me to dislike a film, but Marley and Me managed to do so due to it's uninteresting plot and it's countless cliches. Yes, I know it's based off a book so it's not entirely the director's fault, but I don't think it was a necessary film to make. Wilson and Aniston are fine, I guess, but bring nothing original to the table. I'll admit that I smiled a few times but not nearly enough to make me enjoy it. I'd stay away from this film if you don't want to be bored. Read more reviews at www.creedsdelight.com

• Brad W

  
  Marley is a classic dog movie, they buy it, the love it, has a cliche and sad ending. It follows the real life events of John Grogan (Owen Wilson) and his wife (Jennifer Anniston) who after buying a dog, lives many years of his life having kids, getting a job, and his happy, loving,… More
  Marley is a classic dog movie, they buy it, the love it, has a cliche and sad ending. It follows the real life events of John Grogan (Owen Wilson) and his wife (Jennifer Anniston) who after buying a dog, lives many years of his life having kids, getting a job, and his happy, loving, crazy, dry wall eating dog is always there loving them all. I was moved by this film because I have a Gold Lab myself, and I love my dog. Although it doesn't know if its a drama or a dog comedy, it sure touched my heart. Owen Wilson and Jennifer Anniston were just being themselves, a kind family role that is good for them. This movie was cliche and a little too dramatic, but the rest of the time its a film that'll make you laugh and smile. And I love the moral, that a dog doesn't care if your rich or poor, give him your heart and he'll give you his.

• Bethany M

  
  So heart breaking. A really amazing film. Jennifer Aniston at her best.

• Jeff "

  
  I didn't expect to like Marley& Me, and I haven't read the book. But I did really enjoy it The story is simple, a family live with their crazy dog, and and thus begins a terrific adventure of hilarious mishaps. Marley & Me has a great feel good atmosphere and it… More
  I didn't expect to like Marley& Me, and I haven't read the book. But I did really enjoy it The story is simple, a family live with their crazy dog, and and thus begins a terrific adventure of hilarious mishaps. Marley & Me has a great feel good atmosphere and it really a wonderful family film. However it's very sad too. If you a dog, cat or other pet that you're close too. Well, this film will hit home. Marley & Me is a simple film in its story, it's nothing great really, but it's moving. Theres plenty of hilarious in the film as we see Marley wrecking havoc. This is a film that animal lovers will love, and also in a way, make you love your pets even more. The acting in this film is decent, but the real talent is the dog or dogs that played Marley. Marley & Me is not a film for everyone. I would say this film can connect more to animal lovers. Those who haven't got a dog or cat probably won't understand or like it. The cast do a fine job and I think this one of the better films that Jennifer Aniston has played in. I'm not really a fan of hers, but in this film she's pretty good. Marley & Me is a heartwarming coimedy that is perfect for the family. The film is just as much funny as it is sad and its a nice little film. Not perfect, but it was a very entertaining film, and another good family film worth seeing.

• ♥Robyn

  
  newlyweds John and Jenny Grogan decide to leave behind the harsh winters of Michigan and head south to begin their new lives in Florida. They both secure jobs as journalists at competing local newspapers and buy their first home.Then came Marley~!!!!!.... they decided to get a cute… More
  newlyweds John and Jenny Grogan decide to leave behind the harsh winters of Michigan and head south to begin their new lives in Florida. They both secure jobs as journalists at competing local newspapers and buy their first home.Then came Marley~!!!!!.... they decided to get a cute adorable twelve pound Labrador, who in no time at all, grows into a 100 pound beast with so much uncontrolled energy that he turns there home into a disaster area~!!!!!!!! <br/>i gave this movie a 4 star rating as i just loved it~! <br/>i laughed lots and yes cried too...need the box of tissues for this one girls (and some guys lol)

• Richard C

  
  i really liked this movie a lot. it was funny and sad. i loved the ending. B+

• Spencer S

  
  Obviously adorablebvio

• Leigh R

  
  Didn't quite hit as hard as the book, but it was wonderful. Hilarious, sweet, sad... and emotional roller coaster ride. Completely worth a viewing. One scene at the end with the little boy nearly killed me too. Have some kleenex ready, especially if you are a dog owner.

• KJ P

  
  What a heartwarming film! This is one of the few movies that ever made me cry!

• ♥˩ƳИИ &

  
  Owen Wilson, Jennifer Aniston, Eric Dane, Nathan Gamble, Lucy Merriam, Finley Jacobsen An ambitious young reporter, John Grogan, and his wife, Jenny, also a reporter, move to a Florida, buy a house and adopt a Labrador puppy they name Marley. Marley quickly becomes a rollicking… More
  Owen Wilson, Jennifer Aniston, Eric Dane, Nathan Gamble, Lucy Merriam, Finley Jacobsen An ambitious young reporter, John Grogan, and his wife, Jenny, also a reporter, move to a Florida, buy a house and adopt a Labrador puppy they name Marley. Marley quickly becomes a rollicking force of nature in their lives. Loved this movie. Everyone said it would be sad and it was. Such a good movie though. Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson were great together. I liked them more together then anyone they have ever done movie's with. Just made the couple feel very real. Great chemistry. The kids at the end just breaks your heart. The dog was awesome. Such a beauty. The way Marley was in the movie is how my dog Mollee was. She was insane and knew no boundaries. But she was amazing, gorgeous and it's always sad when you loose that special friend. Great movie, well done, with great performances by all. Loved it.

• Wahida K

  
  So Lovely

• Josh L

  
  A little too long for me and doesn't wring a whole lot of laughs out of its scenario because the movie is more serious than comic, but the last 20 minutes are great. They made me forget the somewhat boring and middling things that came before it. The actors do a commendable job… More
  A little too long for me and doesn't wring a whole lot of laughs out of its scenario because the movie is more serious than comic, but the last 20 minutes are great. They made me forget the somewhat boring and middling things that came before it. The actors do a commendable job with the material.

• Anthony L

  
  Well, where do I start. Firstly, I loved the book. I couldn't put it down and I blubbed my eyes out at the end (embarrassing, as I was on a crowded Greek beach at the time). It?s such a simple but lovely story of a man, his dog and a young family. An easy story to adapt into a… More
  Well, where do I start. Firstly, I loved the book. I couldn't put it down and I blubbed my eyes out at the end (embarrassing, as I was on a crowded Greek beach at the time). It?s such a simple but lovely story of a man, his dog and a young family. An easy story to adapt into a film. Well, I respect that no film is easy to make and there is the saying 'Never work with Children or Animals' but come on, this film is nothing like the book! The casting of Owen Wilson is puzzling. I like Mr Wilson but I'm afraid he couldn't have been further from the character he was portraying if he tried! Aniston is OK as it goes but her character is given far too much screen time due to the fact she?s quite famous and expensive. The film tells little of the true story and misses out on all the really good bits and then, for reasons that are totally beyond me, makes up stuff! It?s so unnecessary! The book is nice and simple and that's half its beauty! The film is structured very badly, the direction is nothing special and only Alan Arkin really shines, albeit, in a character that's not really in the book. Speaking of which, what was the point of Eric Dane? Why? Apparently they used 35 different dogs, I believe it, I could point them all out to you as none of them looked the same! The last poor dog (Death dog), was actually a Greyhound with cotton wool stuck to it! The stabbing scene, Aunt coming to stay, parts with his dad, all great parts to the story either missing or portrayed badly in the film. So that brings me to the ending. Ugh, the books version was perfect. Just one line was needed in the book to sum up the whole story and it was perfect. So what do they do in the film, Owen Wilson blubs incoherently, I love you, love you so much, don't die! Please, did anyone working on this film actually read the book? I didn't feel an ounce of emotion I did reading the book. I didn't really care that Marley had died as he wasn't really in the film. All you got was a slightly retarded and emotionless mutt. far from the real Marley! It?s just rubbish. My favourite scene has got to be when they are in the car at the airport. It?s raining but you can quite clearly see people in shorts and t-shirts lapping up the sun outside. Be ashamed everybody involved, you have made a terrible film that should have been an easy dead cert! idiots! If you haven't already done so, read the book! Oh, and can Hollywood stop spoon feeding us, we get it and we can read! Well, some of us can anyway!

• Film C

  
  OMG this is so cute! Probably the sweetest movie ive seen his year!! A great cast and one hell of a cute doggie that makes you want one really badly ! Its funny, cute, believable and so sad towrads the end i couldnt stop crying! John and Jenny Grogan are two reporters/columists… More
  OMG this is so cute! Probably the sweetest movie ive seen his year!! A great cast and one hell of a cute doggie that makes you want one really badly ! Its funny, cute, believable and so sad towrads the end i couldnt stop crying! John and Jenny Grogan are two reporters/columists that world changes when they buy a new dog but dramatically changes when Jenny becomes pregnant for the first time, the eventually move to florida for John to take up a better job but its nt exactly what he really wants! This movie takes you through having a disruptive dog to parenthood with all the bad but also fantastic moments of being a parent! And that companionship to a dog is probably the best relationship to ever have as a dog doesnt ask for much just food, somewhere warm to sleep at night and a loving family a lovely comedy/drama real lovely story!

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