- Running time:
- 116 minutes
- Rated:
- PG
- Cast:
- Owen Wilson -
- John Grogan
- Jennifer Aniston -
- Jennifer Grogan
- Eric Dane -
- Sebastian
- Kathleen Turner -
- Ms. Kornblut
- Alan Arkin -
- Arnie Klein
Husband-and-wife reporters John (Owen Wilson) and Jen (Jennifer Aniston) adopt Marley, a rascally Labrador who’s often called “the worst dog ever.” And, oh, the shenanigans that pooch gets into!
The buzz: John Grogan’s book “Marley and Me” was a New York Times bestseller, and 115 minutes on the big screen leaves an awful lot of time for dog chasing, drywall eating and all-around troublemaking. Fortunately John and Jen decide to have kids, and he becomes a popular newspaper columnist so there’s more going on besides the dog—though the movie doesn’t give their children actual personalities and we never hear a word of John’s supposedly hilarious columns.
The verdict: Awwwwwwww. Actually, no. While appealing to pet lovers is like shooting cute-aholics in a barrel, “Marley and Me” is more of a pest than a charmer, since there’s really only so many times anyone needs to see the dog scampering around while Wilson charges behind, screaming “Marley, no!” Aggravation and repetition push out any drama and affection, so when love finally tries to poke its nose in toward the end it’s too late. All the typical home and work issues are straightforward and fine, but the film’s as flavorless as the kitchen floor Marley can't resist chewing.
Did you know? A dog training class instructor (Kathleen Turner) informs John that, “leg humping is like a virus.” Discuss what medication would best keep the condition under control.
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liltamby5 from Los Angeles - January 09, 2009 at 1:57 PM
the movie was not what i expected...i kept waiting for something to happen but it never did. like there was not climax to the story or something. ...
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Report This Commentreasonable parent from middle of nowhere - January 06, 2009 at 10:58 AM
Yes, should have been rated PG-13. This is the most blatant mis-rating of a movie (for marketing purposes?) that I've seen. NOT appropriate for o...
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Report This Commentmarvelous from Indiana - January 03, 2009 at 12:59 PM
DO NOT TAKE YOUR CHILDREN to see this movie. It should be rated PG13. As a dog lover I couldnt wait to take my grandchildren ages 5, 6 & 9 but what...
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Report This Commentprotect-children from none of you buisness - January 03, 2009 at 10:27 AM
Sure be nice to your dog but DO NOT take a three year old to this movie, blatant sex, miscarriage, and the guys friend was a clear womanizer. This ...
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Report This Commentlucylou from Eastside - December 29, 2008 at 10:06 AM
I had read the book and was anxious to see the movie - I think the movie will make you appreciate and love your own dog much more. I personally lo...
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