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Laughing and Tears

Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2019

The movie and book are both wonderful, for anyone who has had their heart owned by a dog this movie will make you laugh and cry. My Chicago mutt Samantha was fourteen, her stomach twisted. She was a red haired beautiful dog who went with us all over the world, she loved Spain, she loved deep dish Chicago pizza. On her last day she moved her head close to me and looked at me with those beautiful eyes. Anyone who loves animals and whose animals love them back will love this movie. The training session is so funny and true, Marley was the best dog in the world.

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Betsy

Dog antics / loose plot

Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2021

I don't get the big deal about this movie. I am a person who loves dogs. I see the symmetry between the aging protagonists and appreciate the use of a foil. I think it's well-acted. However, just as action movies can get into danger by being all thrills connected with loose plot, Marley & Me is all dog antics connected with a loose plot. Inoffensive but nothing special.

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Lauren

Great movie for dog lovers!

Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2015

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Very cute movie. I just adopted a yellow lab puppy, and much of the movie had me laughing out loud, particularly Marley eating the dry wall and the obedience training scene. How true it was! It actually made me realize that my yellow lab, Isabel, wasn't the worst dog ever. I also liked the final moments of the movie, and the idea that it's nice to have another living being think you're extraordinary. Highly recommended for dog lovers, and not that sad! Marley had a good life.
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I just watched this again with my now 13 month old Lab Isabel. This is not the greatest movie in the world, but I love it. It made me laugh and made me cry. Isabel is no longer chewing walls, but she has ripped apart the furniture and I will need to completely redecorate once she gets past the chewing stage. Nonetheless, she is the friendliest, nicest, most loving dog ever, and Marley and Me really captures the specialness that is the Labrador Retriever. They are indeed the best dog ever!

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SingingSongs

Lovely movie

Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2021

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Really enjoyed this movie. It was funny, sweet and touching and the acting was very good. It didn't have fancy special effects. It was down to earth and nice to see a film without swearing, violence and destruction, or the constant drone of political commentary.

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chesapeakeC

Read the book...

Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2020

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You don't know what you're missing if you don't read the book; it is soo much better than the movie. I had never laughed so hard at any other book whereas the movie only presented a few chuckles. I promise you will see what I mean.

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Brandon Moskos

Marley and Me by Brandon M. Moskos

Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2009

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O.K., this is not your typical happy dog movie that has been done a million times anyways. This is a movie about a family and how their dog becomes part of the family. I think a lot of people missed the point of the movie. People think that this was supposed to be about this cute little dog that's so perfect. It's really about how a dog can effect your life and be there through your ups and downs. This is so true because animals love unconditionally. Marley was a part of their family, just like my dog is a part of my family. This movie is not perfect at all, but I enjoyed it because it was real and sincere. It didn't show this made-up perfect family movie, it clearly showed typical problems that couples and families have. I thought Jennifer Aniston could have been better and I thought the stabbing of the neighbor scene was tasteless. But I enjoyed it because it shows just how close the human and dog relationship can be. I recommend this movie.

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C. McDaniel

Touching movie about the bond you can have with animals

Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2009

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I bought this movie not ever seeing it before....
I didn't realize it would turn out to be a real tearjerker. It is a true to life story of the human experience and the bond that can be built with your animals. Marley was a bad boy but he was truly loved and cared for and was part of the family. I cried through the last almost half hour of the movie because it was so true to life and so touching at the same time. I do not regret watching or buying this movie but will not be able to watch it a bunch as I can relate to the scenarios. Overall though I wonderful movie.

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NDPlume

Read the book.

Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2014

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I read the book first, it's much better than the movie.
The movie does hit many of the highlights of the book, but it's not nearly as endearing as the book.
If I was to rate it compare to the book, I'd give it 3 stars.

I rated it 4 stars as a movie. I liked OW and JA in their roles. The dogs used were incredibly well trained.
The dog training lady was well casted. Its enjoyable show.

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Dawn

Heartwarming, but sad too.

Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2009

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I like Marley and Me. I laughed, and cried at the end. Reflects the joy and the anguish of a family dealing with their family pet. Families with young children might want to be cautious, because it does deal with death. People are different in what they are comfortable with their children seeing on this subject. I will say, that as this kind of movie goes, I like My Dog Skip better. If you have not seen it, you really should.

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Missmary

It’s a great movie

Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2021

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It’s kinda sad

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Kimberly M. Underwood

Great movie for any dog lover

Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2013

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I've always wanted to see this movie, but never got around to it. I have to warn you that it is a tear jerker, so younger children (especially those with a family pet) may become very upset. Adults should have a box of tissues close by. That having been said there are so very funny segments in this movie. I especially liked the scene of Marley in puppy class. I could really relate :-)

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Lino412

Must watch if your a dog owner...

Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2019

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If your a dog owner you have to watch this movie. Brought back so many memories of how hard it was during the training , but will make a grown man cry at the end.

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