Marley & Me

It's hardly a comedy, more of a family film with romance. When the dog makes mischief it's fun in places, Jennifer Aniston is great to watch and Owen Wilson is also likable, quite touching at the end but didn't impress me too much. 60% (18/07/2016)

I’m glad that the two human hams don’t spoil the barky gala performance by the twenty-two dogs that played the role of Marley. Too bad, though, that the filmmakers end up cruelly tying up and tripping all eighty-eight paws by pulling so hard on the heartstrings. In this time of financial crisis, Hollywood obviously wants to give a Samaritan’s helping hand at least to the paper mills by raising Kleenex sales. And it works; even I shed a few tears. Over how easy it is to topple a sensitively filmed movie which mainly in the middle is more like Revolutionary Road than anything else (just the outcome is completely the opposite), if you don’t know when to stop. On the other hand, I’m pleasantly surprised that it wasn’t all that bad after all, because I had the following review up my sleeve just in case: “Let sleeping dogs lie. Like really." (13/03/2009)

"A dog has no use for fancy cars, big homes or designer clothes. A waterlogged stick will do just fine. A dog doesn't care if you're rich or poor, clever or dull, smart or dumb. Give him your heart and he will give you his. How many people can you say that about? How many people can make you feel rare, pure and special? How many people can make you feel extraordinary?" - Marley and Me is without question one of the most natural, genuine and beautiful films about a man and dog friendship I've seen to date. (85%) (07/03/2022)

An enjoyable, light-hearted film ending with a touch of melancholy. A great leading couple, especially Jennifer Aniston, and of course the perfect Marley and his even more perfect all-telling chocolate eyes. The plot moved along and I was really minimally bored, which is a gem in today's comedies. The best scene was when Marley walked with his front feet on the road next to the car while Owen Wilson in the car held his back feet. A truly touching and sad ending. I highly recommend it for viewing. (14/08/2009)

What a beauty! You don't have to be a die-hard pet lover or a happy married couple who just got a hyperactive 50 kg canine monster to like and understand this film, all you have to do is sit back in your armchair, turn off your brain and let the beauty of Jennifer Aniston, the charisma of Owen Wilson and the unprecedented vigour of their adorable family pet carry you away for almost two hours. Sometimes, all it takes is a little, but this emotionally captivating comedy works so well in every way that "little" is the wrong word.... Good job ;) 80% (16/09/2012)