Marley & Me
Director: David Frankel
Actors: Owen Wilson, Jennifer Aniston, Eric Dane
PlotNewlyweds embark on the journey of marriage and decide to start their adventure by adopting a Labrador retriever to test their responsibility levels before having children. The couple, a journalist and a burgeoning journalist, navigate the trials and triumphs of their professional and personal lives in South Florida with their unpredictable but lovable dog. The Labrador, full of energy and mischief, presents the couple with numerous challenges, from destroyed furniture to neighborhood escapades, testing their patience and resolve. Amid these struggles, the dog becomes an integral part of their lives, teaching them valuable lessons about love, responsibility, and the unpredictability of life.
As their family grows with the arrival of children, the couple faces new dimensions of their relationship and parenting, with their faithful dog always by their side, bringing joy, complications, and a unique bond that only a pet can provide. Their journey illustrates the challenges of balancing personal aspirations, family life, and the responsibilities of pet ownership. The couple learns to navigate the complexities of life, with their dog serving as an anchor that brings them closer together. Through laughter, tears, and love, they discover the profound impact a pet can have on human lives, reshaping their perspective on what it means to be a family.
Writers: Scott Frank, Don Roos, John Grogan
Release Date: 25 Dec 2008
Runtime: 115 min
Rating: PG
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Marley & Me, an impactful and heartfelt dramedy, offers a well-presented, relatable, and emotional journey.
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