Marley & Me

 

Over the holidays , I went with my family to see the movie Marley & Me, starring Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson. From the commercials, it seemed to be a happy comedy about a man and his best friend, a yellow lab named Marley. 

Well, that wasn’t all it was…

Based on the Book, Marley & Me

For those who don’t know the story, it was originally a book written by John Grogan-

who happens to be the name of the main character in the movie played by Owen Wilson. The story starts with a newly-wed couple  who decide to move from Michigan to south Florida in search of warmer weather and a new start on life. To avoid having a baby right away, John is convinced by his close friend Sebastian to get a dog instead. 

Throughout the next couple of years, Marley misbehaves chewing up furniture and getting kicked out of obedience school, as John and Jenny continue to build their careers. And then it happens- a miscarriage. This is where I’ll stop the story, as it gets pretty sad from here. 

For Those Who Want To See The Movie

I don’t want to spoil the movie for anyone who hasn’t seen it. While the story is pretty sad, I liked how Marly was a happy constant and true friend. To paraphrase what John thought about Marley:

A dog doesn’t care if you are rich or poor, what kind of car you drive or if you have the latest designer jeans… Give him your heart and he’ll give you his. 

For more information on the movie, check out the official Marley& Me website. 

Where to See Marley & Me

 

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