Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #27 in DVD
• Released on: 2009-07-06
• Rating: Parental Guidance
• Format: PAL
• Subtitled in: English, Danish, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Swedish
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 115 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
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, Amazon.com

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Synopsis
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 shot 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.

Customer Reviews

A fun comedy-drama for dog lovers
`Marley & Me' stars Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston as John and Jenny who take on a labrador puppy named Marley, only to find he isn't as easy to look after as they first anticipated.

When I came out of the cinema after seeing this film I was a little confused about which type of film this is supposed to be - it wasn't a rom-com, it was a little too serious and touched on some very sensitive topics at times to be a comedy yet it was very funny as well, making it a bit too light-hearted for the most part to be a drama. Either way it was a very enjoyable film that was as heart-warming as it was tragic. Anyone who has had a dog (especially one from when they're a puppy) will be able to relate to a lot of the scenes early on in the film and will have you laughing and cringing with memories of when your own dog had gotten into trouble the way Marley does.

The acting from both of the lead cast wasn't too bad, however I've never been much of a fan of emotionless Owen Wilson but he was pretty good in this. One problem I found was that the film was quite steady paced to begin with but then began to jump not just months but years at a time, with Wilson reading his articles to cover what had happened, so it felt a bit rushed around the middle of the film.

Overall this is a very nice film that is quite easy-going but I will guarantee you will have a lump in your throat and a tear in your eye by the end.

Heartwarming but sad...
The first time i saw the advert for 'Marley And Me' was in the previews of another film - and it didn't show much about it at all.
I entered unsure but i am so glad i saw it. This probably sounds soppy, but i don't think i have ever cried so much in a cinema before.

The story of John Grogan, his wife Jenny and their dog Marley is heartwarming, sweet and will really get the tears flowing. They experience the ways of life, ups and downs, plus 3 kids along the way. Marley is incredibly micheavous and crazy, he doesn't listen to anybody and does not pay attention, but that is how you end up loving so much.
It has quite a few funny moments, but still a mixture of drama, comedy and tragedy.

Don't let the other reviews be put off by this movie - Its a real family film and trust when i say every man, woman and child will have a tear their eye by the end.

A word of advice - get the tissues ready :)

A Good Family Film
I really did enjoy this film, it had me laughing my head off one minute then crying my eyes out the next! I have read the book and i found the film wasn't as good as the book altough i still really enjoyed it!! i would recommend it to anyone even if you have read the wonderfull book.