Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston star in this family comedy based
on the bestselling autobiographical book by John Grogan. Soon
after they are married, John and Jenny Grogan (Wilson and
Aniston) adopt an adorably naughty golden Labrador puppy. Despite
his wayward behaviour, the pooch remains with them through the
years as they raise children, move home, change jobs and
experience the ups and downs of family life. Kathleen Turner,
Eric Dane and Alan Arkin co-star.
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When a dog wriggles his adorable rear end into a human's life,
the human will never be the same. And both Marley, the dog, and
Marley & Me, the movie, manage to endear themselves deeply
despite a few wee flaws. Readers of the John Grogan bestseller
already know the raffish charm of the incorrigible yellow lab
puppy, Marley, adopted by Grogan and his wife because she's
"never seen anything more adorable in my life." But Grogan's
simple tale of love, in all its forms, shines on the big screen,
thanks to deft comic turns by Jennifer Aniston--in top form
here--and Owen Wilson. Their chemistry is utterly natural and
believable as Marley's owners, as is their interaction with the
very naughty but ultimately irresistible Marley. As Marley grows
up, the film follows his escapades--flunking out, spectacularly,
from puppy training at the hands of a wickedly funny Kathleen
Turner. And as Marley grows up, John and Jenny build their life
together and weather some tough emotional blows. Like My Dog
Skip, which it resembles in its affection for its subject, Marley
& Me is a tear-jerker, but in the sweetest, most lovely
way--because it, and its four-legged star, have wriggled into our
hearts. Good boy. --A.T. Hurley, .com
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Synopsis
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David Frankel (The Devil Wears Prada) delivers another charming
comedy. Based on the hit memoir by John Grogan, Marley and Me
chronicles the relationship of John (Owen Wilson) and Jen
(Jennifer Aniston) as they face the challenges of marriage and
work to start a family. By their side is their beloved dog,
Marley, who can chew through drywall, got kicked out of obedience
school, and never met a leg he didn't like. The cute pup's antics
come to signify the unexpected challenges that everyone faces in
adulthood, and the film is ultimately a paean to unconditional
love; others may see Marley as the 'world's worst dog', but
throughout it all, he proves to be the couple's most faithful
friend.
Marley and Me plays like a modern day Norman Rockwell portrait
with a little more bite, courtesy of the snark-friendly
screenwriters and the title's wild mutt. The sets are sumptuous,
with every lovingly lit to look like a Hallmark card. The
winning lead performances help elevate the picture above its
feel-good counterparts; Aniston is radiant and Wilson shows off
sharp dramatic chops, giving some maturity to his loveable
comedic persona. Alan Arkin gives a scene-stealing performance as
Wilson's boss, and Kathleen Turner proves to be a great sport
with her physically demanding cameo as Marley's obedience
instructor. But in the end the picture belongs to the dogs, and
for once that's a good thing. A film that keeps the audience
cooing, cracking up, and crying, Marley and Me is sure to become
a family favourite.
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