We've always had labs in my family when I was growing up so I absolutely love dogs and this movie not only pushes me to want to get a puppy but makes me cry every time I see the end. Based on the best selling true story, Marley & Me is as good a dog movie as I could possibly have wanted it to be, filling me with every type of emotion and great memory of the past dogs I've loved. There are going to be the people who say the ending of the movie is too drawn out and melodramatic, intentionally making you cry but I disagree. This is exactly what it's like when you lose a dog who basically has become a member of your family and is a huge part of your life. What makes this movie so effective I think is that it isn't just another poop joke comedy like stupid Beverly Hills Chihuahua but realistically shows the entire process of how a dog is brought into a relationship and eventually a family. The casting of Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston works because we see them not in their most glamorous but as everyday people struggling to make a living while finding where they want to live. I loved the fact that the puppy is at first just a reason to dely the idea of kids but eventualy becomes so beloved as the "worst dog in the world" that it symbolizes their love for eachother so that they can start the next step in their lives. From the opening shots of the puppy growing up and trashing the house to getting kicked out of doggy school and pooping at the beach, Marley & Me is a fantastic journey of how much a dog can enhance even the mundane things in life. As they say towards the end as Marley is getting older, you give a dog your heart and he'll gives you his right back. This movie is a reminder that an adaptation can be a good thing, moving away from the typical studio kid flick into something moving and emotional that made me reflect and love my dogs even more. A must see for any dog lover.
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