Marley & Me

Name: Marley & Me
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance, Family
Released: December 25, 2008
Duration: 115 min
Rating: 53
Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Owen Wilson

2008

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Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: December 25, 2008 | PG

Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Owen Wilson

Summary: John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in love, with a perfect little house and not a care in the world. Then they brought home Marley, a wiggly yellow furball of puppy love. Life would never be the same. (20th Century Fox)

Director: David Frankel

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy, Romance, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 115 min

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Owen Gleiberman

Wilson has a scene near the end with Marley that's the most wrenchingly tender acting of his career. Read full review

Sean Axmaker

Looks to be this season's family animal comedy. Read full review

Jessica Reaves

And then there's Alan Arkin, who, as John's editor, is hilarious and dry--it's frankly a shame he's not onscreen for every single scene. Read full review

Betsy Sharkey

An imperfect, messy and sometimes trying film that has moments of genuine sweetness and humor sprinkled in between the saccharine and the sadness. Read full review

Walter Addiego

This love letter to man's best friend will make dog fanciers roll over and do tricks. It's so warmhearted, you'll want to run out and hug the nearest big, sloppy mutt. And while you're watching it, have your handkerchief ready. Read full review

Philip Kennicott

There are three fine performances lost in this otherwise middling film. Alan Arkin makes a wonderfully gruff newspaper editor who does just about as much barking as Marley. Jennifer Aniston makes the most of the rather slender figure of Jennifer Grogan, creating a believably human picture of a career woman who gives it up for the kids. And then there's the dog that plays Marley. Read full review

Pete Vonder Haar

Not many actors could do justice to the vanilla story presented by Grogan and screenwriters Scott Frank and Don Roos, but Wilson and Aniston – two of the blandest, most uninteresting actors working today – are just the actors to pull it off. Read full review

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afleisher

Oct 3, 2017

This is the BEST movie ever! It is so insanely cute and is worth watching. I watched it 1000000000 times ! I totally recommend it! It's worth your time!

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JohnB

Jan 9, 2009

"The more people I meet every day the more I like my dog" Those who did not like this movie / book clearly are not dog people and frankly probably a*holes. If you are not a dog person you should not be seeing a movie about the connection a man has with his dog.

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GracielaR

Feb 6, 2009

I really like this movie, is sweet and funny.

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[Anonymous]

Dec 27, 2008

I give it an 8 out of 10 for movies in its class. I was not expecting its relative quality; the movie is well paced, has good dialogue, and is as entertaining as it could be by explaining a simple but important family premise. Intelligent, kind human beings will appreciate Marley & Me for I give it an 8 out of 10 for movies in its class. I was not expecting its relative quality; the movie is well paced, has good dialogue, and is as entertaining as it could be by explaining a simple but important family premise. Intelligent, kind human beings will appreciate Marley & Me for its strong foundation referencing the concrete "till death" partnership between canines and humans.… Expand

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CeliaB.

Jan 4, 2009

Wasn't amazing. But still really worth it.

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RayzorMoose

Nov 13, 2013

Marley & Me is just average.
A good effort by the director and the screenplay writers who adapted this book into a full movie. The actors don't give spectacular performances, Owen Wilson feels like he's forcing his role at times. Not many laughs, a sad overall message. Nothing amazing justMarley & Me is just average.
A good effort by the director and the screenplay writers who adapted this book into a full movie. The actors don't give spectacular performances, Owen Wilson feels like he's forcing his role at times. Not many laughs, a sad overall message. Nothing amazing just an average movie.… Expand

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LisaS.

Dec 27, 2008

This movie was very boring. so boring that i fell asleep a half hour into the movie. Jennifer A. was at her worst and this was the opposit of what Owen Wilson plays. Maybe next time they will get it right. Jennifer should tried another line of work.

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