Marley & Me: The Puppy Years

Every review I've read for this movie has failed to actually review the movie and just complains that its not the original Marley and Me.

To clarify, this movie is NOT supposed to be connected to the original other than the fact that it contains a puppy version of Marley as the main character. The acting is decent, but don't expect Hollywood star grade acting (which you shouldn't because the film contains no-named actors). The story is cute and is sure to sit well with your kids. The film and audio quality are good, but there's no fancy special effects or anything flashy to make it stand out. There are a couple scenes that will be funny and enjoyable to people of any age, but for the most part this is directed towards children. Overall, this would be a great movie to rent for your kids if you need to keep them occupied for a while, but definitely isn't worth buying!

Marley is back for more swaying fun, and this time he does the talking! That's right, "the worst dog in the world" has a frisky voice and an attitude to match. Join Marley for his mischievous puppy years, as he and his summer pal, Bodie Grogan, wreak havoc at a neighborhood dog show. Marley outwits Dobermans, Shepherds and Collies, stealing hearts in his unique and adorable way. Get your paws on "Marley & Me: The Puppy Years" and fetch big laughs for the whole family.

I didn't understand the purpose of this film, since it has nothing to do with the original Marley, in fact, I understood, slot hunting, raising money using the original title, however, I imagine, that must not have been successful, the film is more of the same about children's puppy films... Bobinhos, cuddly and boring...

Who on Earth was this aimed at??

The original film was not overly suitable for children (to be fair, it wasn't good for anyone - a terrible film), but to then make a straight to DVD sequel just reeks of a cash-in on the first film.

This has very, very little to recommend it and barely deserves recognition.

The other reviewers are right. This movie could be better.

For starters it does not have the same tone of the original "Marley" film. OK whatever it is meant for different audience - that of young children. But if you are going to keep to the character of the original "Marley" keep to the character. The whole point of the Marley story is that other for some basic things such as not going to the bathroom in the house he is UNTRAINABLE!!!! To suggest that two 13 year olds who are untrained as dog trainers can train an untrainable dog doesn't even make sense.

Then you have two 13 year olds acting like they are five, particularly the boy. A 13 year old boy having to convince his mother that he is old enough and responsible for the responsibility of a dog is laughable. Thirteen year olds are not responsible, but they are not completely irresponsible either.

Then you have the evil characters. This is a film not a comic book. Even if this film is meant for children, let's try to be at least somewhat believable.

I did like the actor who played the grandfather. He was very likable.

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Poor writing and poor jokes. Just a money grab. Total waste of time unless you are five years old.