While it didn’t seem like 2008 was going to be a great year for movies, the end of the year brought a wave of amazing films that will be fighting tooth-and-nail for the top Oscar awards. Although Marley and Me won’t be one of those movies, it is still worth seeing when you need a break from the heavier, more dramatic films -- especially if you're a dog lover. Not to say that this film doesn't have its moments of heavier drama. The biggest thing missing from Marley and Me is the disclaimer: NOT a children’s movie. While children can definitely enjoy and understand most of the film, it’s an emotional film that left the entire audience, young and old, sniffling back tears (and in more extreme cases, weeping.)
The film follows John Grogan (Owen Wilson) and his wife, Jennifer (Jennifer Aniston), through a long series of the major life events that happen after marriage: finding a new job, buying a new house, getting a promotion, starting a family, raising that family, and of course, buying a first pet. The story deals with the expectations we have of ourselves and others, and how things never quite go as we plan. The story is heavily sprinkled with funny moments between the rowdy Marley and his extremely patient owners, but the movie is not just about the dog. It reflects the many different kinds of relationship we have in our lives, all the things that can go wrong with those relationships, and how these problems are overcome. It's a movie about love, family, and the great sacrifices we make for the people we care about the most. It's an endearing, honest movie that will make you laugh, make you cry, and make you go home and give your dog a big hug.
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