Wilson has a scene near the end with Marley that's the most wrenchingly tender acting of his career.
75
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
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.
It's an enjoyable and unpretentious perspective of life that reminds us how important and rewarding the little things can be.
75
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune
And then there's Alan Arkin, who, as John's editor, is hilarious and dry--it's frankly a shame he's not onscreen for every single scene.
60
The Hollywood ReporterKirk Honeycutt
The Hollywood ReporterKirk Honeycutt
A warm and fuzzy family movie, but you do wish that at least once someone would upstage the dog.
60
VarietyTodd McCarthy
VarietyTodd McCarthy
This perky, episodic film is as broad and obvious as it could be, but delivers on its own terms thanks to sparky chemistry between its sunny blond stars, Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston, and the unabashed emotion-milking of the final reel.
50
USA TodayClaudia Puig
USA TodayClaudia Puig
Marley & Me might be easy to watch, but -- even for die-hard canine lovers -- it's as easy to forget.
40
New York Daily NewsJoe Neumaier
New York Daily NewsJoe Neumaier
If characters talking to dogs and dog reaction shots are some of your favorite things, add some stars to this review.
38
Rolling StonePeter Travers
Rolling StonePeter Travers
Watching the stars try to out-cutesy the mutt is one for the puke bucket.
38
New York PostKyle Smith
New York PostKyle Smith
We watched a story of a Labrador. Who eats the couch and disobeys. I said to Lady, "It's a labra-bore."