This is a movie I would recommend to just about anyone and everyone. Yes, it is a movie about a dog, but you do not need to be a dog lover to love this movie as it is about so much more.Soon after their marriage, John and Jenny Grogan move to Florida and add Marley into their family. They soon realize that Marley is just about the "worst dog ever." He is good for a couple things, one being he provides great material for John's new column about everyday life. This is truly what the movie is about, everyday life. The story continues with their family growing with a baby boy and soon another boy. Jenny realizes she cannot continue to raise a family and have a full-time job at the same time. At this point you see her conflicting desires as she discusses her desire to continue with her job but knows she cannot delegate the responsibility of motherhood to anyone else. A little girl is later added to the family and they are then pressed with the decision to find another avenue for John as he struggles with his job. The family heads to Pennsylvania as he accepts a new position. Marley is with them throughout all their struggles and joys of starting a family, raising a family, being married and working.
One of my favorite scenes contrasted the life of family man, John ,and his old friend, Sebastian, who is single and always chasing the ladies. They see each other after a long time and John is able to show a picture of his family as his prized possession while Sebastian has nothing to show. Family truly is the most important part of life and can never be substituted for anything as worthwhile.
The movie was wholesome and real. I was slightly surprised that the movie came from Hollywood until I found out it was first a book.
