Marley & Me Critic Reviews

The movie is torn. It wants to honestly explore the natural wear-and-tear of the Grogan marriage. But it also seems OK with being something that could pass as a midseason replacement on ABC.Read the full review

When Marley is not on the screen, Wilson and Aniston demonstrate why they are gifted comic actors. They have a relationship that's not too sitcomish, not too sentimental, mostly smart and realistic.Read the full review

Wilson has a scene near the end with Marley that's the most wrenchingly tender acting of his career.Read the full review

An imperfect, messy and sometimes trying film that has moments of genuine sweetness and humor sprinkled in between the saccharine and the sadness.Read the full review

It's an enjoyable and unpretentious perspective of life that reminds us how important and rewarding the little things can be.Read the full review

Watching the stars try to out-cutesy the mutt is one for the puke bucket.Read the full review

This love letter to man's best friend will make dog fanciers roll over and do tricks. It's so warmhearted, you'll want to run out and hug the nearest big, sloppy mutt. And while you're watching it, have your handkerchief ready.Read the full review

A warm and fuzzy family movie, but you do wish that at least once someone would upstage the dog.Read the full review

Bland, obsequious adaptation of John Grogan’s best-selling memoir.Read the full review