Marley & Me is a movie about love and acceptance with lots of action, fun and the realities of life. The movie held my attention although I think they could have cut a few minutes off to tighten it up here and there. Nevertheless, the acting was very convincing throughout the movie. The cinematography works well for the crowded beach scenes in Florida as well as in the Grogan household when Marley the dog is running around like anything; and the choreography shines bright. When the action starts, we meet newlyweds John and Jennifer Grogan (Clive Owen and Jennifer Aniston) who marry during a rare springtime blizzard in Michigan. They are young and very much in love; but they decide to live in a warmer climate so they move to Florida. Once in Florida, Jennifer wants a baby; they also go to a woman who has puppies for sale--lots of them--and they pick the discount puppy that John names Marley. And Marley sure is a handful--fatherhood is less stressful! We get many funny situations in which Marley chews up anything and everything, especially when he is restless. Marley simply can't be controlled; he even flunks obedience training school on the very first day! On another occasion, Marley swallows an expensive necklace John gives to Jennifer when she's pregnant with their first child. Of course, we get drama that's much more human, too--and we see Marley becoming more and more of an equal family member going along with the family as they make decisions about their lives. Will John and Jennifer have more children; and will they always remain in Florida? In addition, look for a fine performance by Eric Dane playing Sebastian, a womanizer who befriends John after John starts working at a Florida newspaper called The Sun-Sentinel. I must admit that although many of these amusing "dog-run-amuck" scenes might not be so funny if they happened to you in real life. For example, if you had a dog that completely destroyed your garage tumbling over your stored possessions, breaking some of them and even eating through drywall, your day might be so pleasant. In the movie, however, it works for a good laugh. Moreover, the ending of the film is upsetting, especially for young children. I suggest that grown-ups talk to their children before seeing this movie so that they don't experience too much of a shock. The single DVD version of this movie comes with a gag reel; and we get some deleted scenes, too. Overall, Marley & Me gives us a tender portrait of a family that includes a dog as a true-blue member of the family regardless of how difficult the dog can be. The movie sends a great message about the importance of unconditional love; and I recommend this movie on DVD despite an ending that isn't exactly the happiest.