Marley and Me

george1990 · 12-26-2008, 08:22 PM

Watch it! I loved this movie. I usually don't like dog movies, but this one had a really good message. It mentioned dog parks, responsibility, kids with dogs and of course, doggie love.

GSDBESTK9 · 12-26-2008, 08:31 PM

We are actually getting ready to go watch it right now.

george1990 · 12-26-2008, 08:39 PM

I like that it shows the good side of owning a dog, but even more, the BAD. Usually dog movies encourage people to get out and get dogs immediately, but I think this movie accurately shows parents what they'll probably go through; puppy ****! Haha.

Bring a tissue!

Puddincat · 12-26-2008, 10:25 PM

Read the book, cried like a baby. It's so good and it stirs up emotions.

Gunnermom · 12-28-2008, 12:31 PM

My daughter read the childs version of the book (as did I) and loved it. We're going to see it probably tomorrow. I heard a movie critic on the radio who did not recommend it - said it was harsh because Marley dies at the end. Hmmm, like reality? I'm looking forward to it.

Timber1 · 12-28-2008, 09:50 PM

My son, daughter and daughter in law saw the movie.

The former got an advanced preview because she works for the humane society. I was told it was disappointing because the author of the book, John G, tended to focus more on himself then the dog. And there were several disconnects in the story.

My son thought that John G provided little good training for Marley and should not even own a dog.

Closing on a positive note my favorite is a movie called "Eight Below."

MikeB06 · 12-29-2008, 12:54 PM

The book went into much more detail about Marley and less about John's career. Jenny G. actually had 4 kids. When I read the book I thought "these people are not doing anything right raising this dog". But this may be most people actually.
The movie was funny, pretty real life, and very sad at the end but if you have raised dogs they don't live forever. It is a very heart felt ending that will make you cry.

Grims · 12-29-2008, 12:59 PM

it was one big Purina commercial :P

wrenny · 12-29-2008, 02:03 PM

loved it. great movie.

Melodie A · 12-30-2008, 03:26 PM

My husband has refused to go see this movie with me. He said there is no way he was going after seeing my reaction to the book.... so I cried just a little... ok,a lot.. but I still loved the book.

I think he is just afraid he'll cry.

12-26-2008, 08:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
george1990 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 338	Marley and Me Watch it! I loved this movie. I usually don't like dog movies, but this one had a really good message. It mentioned dog parks, responsibility, kids with dogs and of course, doggie love. __________________ M&M Miko - German Shepherd (2/11/09) Max - Pomeranian Mix Rescue (8/8/1997)

12-26-2008, 08:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
GSDBESTK9 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 28,438	Re: Marley and Me We are actually getting ready to go watch it right now. __________________ Carolina Johnson http://www.johnsonhaus.com http://www.carolinak9photography.com

12-26-2008, 08:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
george1990 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 338	Re: Marley and Me I like that it shows the good side of owning a dog, but even more, the BAD. Usually dog movies encourage people to get out and get dogs immediately, but I think this movie accurately shows parents what they'll probably go through; puppy ****! Haha. Bring a tissue! __________________ M&M Miko - German Shepherd (2/11/09) Max - Pomeranian Mix Rescue (8/8/1997)

12-26-2008, 10:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Puddincat Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 154	Re: Marley and Me Read the book, cried like a baby. It's so good and it stirs up emotions. __________________ Try to be the person your dog thinks you are [img]/forum/images/graemlin/smile.gif[/img]

12-28-2008, 12:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
Gunnermom Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: WISCONSIN Posts: 3,279	Re: Marley and Me My daughter read the childs version of the book (as did I) and loved it. We're going to see it probably tomorrow. I heard a movie critic on the radio who did not recommend it - said it was harsh because Marley dies at the end. Hmmm, like reality? I'm looking forward to it. __________________ Sandy

12-28-2008, 09:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Timber1 Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 2,415	Re: Marley and Me My son, daughter and daughter in law saw the movie. The former got an advanced preview because she works for the humane society. I was told it was disappointing because the author of the book, John G, tended to focus more on himself then the dog. And there were several disconnects in the story. My son thought that John G provided little good training for Marley and should not even own a dog. Closing on a positive note my favorite is a movie called "Eight Below."

12-29-2008, 12:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
MikeB06 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: LA County, California Posts: 472	Re: Marley and Me The book went into much more detail about Marley and less about John's career. Jenny G. actually had 4 kids. When I read the book I thought "these people are not doing anything right raising this dog". But this may be most people actually. The movie was funny, pretty real life, and very sad at the end but if you have raised dogs they don't live forever. It is a very heart felt ending that will make you cry. __________________ Training isn't expensive.... IT'S PRICELESS!

12-29-2008, 12:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
Grims Master Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 693	Re: Marley and Me it was one big Purina commercial :P __________________ Axel DOB 7-24-08

12-29-2008, 02:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
wrenny Master Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 652	Re: Marley and Me loved it. great movie. __________________ Lex, 4 years old.

12-30-2008, 03:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
Melodie A Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Central NC Posts: 110	Re: Marley and Me My husband has refused to go see this movie with me. He said there is no way he was going after seeing my reaction to the book.... so I cried just a little... ok,a lot.. but I still loved the book. I think he is just afraid he'll cry. __________________ Melodie

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