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Overview

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7.0/10   27,029 votes
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Scott Frank (screenplay) and
Don Roos (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
25 December 2008 (USA) more
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Plot:
A family learns important life lessons from their adorable, but naughty and neurotic dog. full summary | add synopsis
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2 wins & 3 nominations more
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Also Known As:
Marley and Me (USA) (alternative spelling)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for thematic material, some suggestive content and language.
Runtime:
120 min | USA:115 min | 111 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Owen Wilson's real parents played his parents in the movie. His mom's biggest problem was remembering not to call him Owen. more
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Continuity: When Jennifer Anniston first chases Marley as he dashes out the house her outfit changes during the chase; later, after the birth of their first child she is seen holding what appears to be a one- or two-year-old; soon after he is a baby again. more
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Jennifer Grogan: Hi guys, alright, say hello to Colleen!
Conor: Daddy says her name is 'whoops'!
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182 out of 225 people found the following comment useful.
More than "A Man and His Dog" film, 3 January 2009
9/10
Author: J Mo from United States

After reading some of the outlandish bad reviews, I had to comment on this film. I know people's perceptions differ, but some of the bad reviews are so exaggerated and are, lack of a better word, incorrect! I was hesitant about going to see just another generic man and dog film. It was my girlfriend's idea, and I figured it would be another corny chick flick about how a couple get a dog and how it brings them together. After I began watching, it grabbed my attention and never let go! I don't think my review of this film will be able to capture the true essence and emotions this film captures, but here goes: The film was very gripping in its realistic portrayal of the development of a family and their pet from the couple's wedding until the film's end approximately 40 years into their lives. I think for most people, the couple's relationship and even a troublesome pet will seem familiar(imperfect, but yet believable). The movie isn't solely about the dog, but how the dog is a bit of a nuisance at first, but matures along with the family. Giving many more details may ruin the story, so I'll hit some of the points that need attention.

Some people argue that this film lacks comedy, but it's subtle comedy(the type real life offers...nothing exaggerated and unbelievable...like too many Seth Rogan films). Owen Wilson is more toned down, but he adds his spin to a more down-to-earth role as a husband that chooses his life as a husband over the dream life he had pictured. Aniston delivers one of her best performances, in my opinion. I'm not a big fan of her acting, but she gives an undeniably good performance as Wilson's adoring wife.

Regarding the "nudity" and "sex", yes they hint at having sex, but nothing is shown nor sounds like sex. There is NO NUDITY!!! There is a shot of Aniston's naked BACK(not her backside, her back). All of the film's sexual innuendos are while they are married! If anything I think this sends a positive message to younger viewers that this is the way it's supposed to be...fun isn't over after marriage and in some cases, it's when the real adventure begins. Children these days have seen worse than this film shows on network TV and MTV. I didn't hear any bad language that isn't on TV already. It wasn't what most people consider the worst words. And lastly, the sad part of the film is realistic not morbid, murder, or uncalled for...sometimes I think people are so used to films like The Dark Knight that when they see a wholesome, realistic film they're disappointed because they're wanting something epic.

Give this film and chance and realize going into it that it's not the mindless, idealistic comedy that Hollywood has stuffed down our throats lately. It's heart-warming, wholesome, and true to life.

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