Marley & Me (2008)

Disturbing yet enthralling

Best movie of this year hands down!

The movie is surprisingly subdued in its pacing, its characterizations, and its go-for-broke sensibilities.

There is definitely an excellent idea hidden in the background of the film. Unfortunately, it's difficult to find it.

I know you're going to want to see this movie. Owen Wilson—cutie pie, Jennifer Aniston—America's sweetheart, and a dog. Of course you're going to want to see it! Don't. Especially if you love dogs. The true story of an extremely selfish man whose bond with his dog exceeds his relationship with his wife. If it wasn't a true story, I would have faulted the screenwriter for writing such a one-dimensional "typical male" character, but since this person actually existed, I can only imagine how frustrated he must have been with his screen representation. Either that, or it was a realistic characterization and he didn't notice what a terrible person the world now knows he is.The "me" of Marley & Me aside, you still shouldn't see this movie if you're a dog or animal lover. I know I make it my policy to never give away spoilers, so hopefully I won't have to and you'll heed my warning. The preview of the movie will show lots of gags with the dog and some one-liners from Owen Wilson, but actually, this is a total tearjerker. If you've ever had a pet in your life, you will bawl. If you really want to put yourself through that, go ahead. I wouldn't go so far as to say I wish I hadn't seen it, but I'll remember the sadness for many years to come.

Marley & Me is a terrible movie. There is literally a scene in the beginning titled "World's Worst Dog". In my opinion, all of the scenes should be called that. All Marley does is make everyone's lives worse. He poops in the ocean, he ate an answering machine, he ate Jennifer Aniston's highly expensive necklace (WHICH OWEN Wilson JUST WASHED OFF WITH A HOSE AFTER MARLEY POOPED IT OUT WTF). Jennifer Aniston kills a plant in the beginning, so she gets a dog??? and has children???????I was glad when he died at the end. Don't watch this if you value your brain cells. I don't know how this movie got a 7 out of 10. Unbelievable.

I give it 10/10 not because is a masterpiece, but because it's the first script that matches real life situations and dialogs.I don't get why the movie is titled/subject about a dog, this movie is rather about a normal couple who married, has kids, moves for a new job, and so on.It is the first 'family' (actual for couples only) film that I enjoyed watching, simply because all dialogs, couple disputing scenes, are exactly like the ones you will experience in your couple life.I'm not a dog guy, and not a Jeniffer fan (but I like Owen). But the acting and directing is spot on on this film, Jeniffer is brilliant in her character - it seems she's at her best doing 'real life' characters. Owen is a little off track in his role, not bad but he's too much of a funny guy character to fit in this role. It's rather his match with Jeniffer that makes up for his play.And their kids are well represented through different stages in life.

This is the best movie I have ever seen. I love the fact that it is all about family including the pet dog and how a pet is also just as much a part of the family and it's just as upsetting when a pet dies. My favourite part is when they decide to take Marley to obedience training and the woman who runs it decides to show them how to walk a dog, she tries to walk Marley and he runs off after some Sea Gulls, she then blows a whistle and Marley runs back towards her and jumps up on her and she falls to the ground and Marley humps her leg. After that she is quite upset so she kicks Marley out of obedience school. When it comes up to the part when Marley is sick, is when I start to get tears in my eyes. When John (Owen Wilson) takes Marley to the vet and the veterinarian tells him that Marley needs to be put to sleep, and John sits with him and tells him what a great dog he is etc, is just so so sad! I have watched this movie more times than I can count on my hands and still cry every time. I love Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson and think they make a really lovely couple.