I've watched this movie few weeks ago. Can't remember when was the last time I cried so much in a cinema. This story touched my heart and soul so deeply. It's not only about the cutey doey doo Labradoodle ekhem, Labrador Retriever... Marley.. It's about love, family, career, commitment, sacrifices etc one labours as we live.
John and Jane Grogan's live resembles many ordinary couples, struggling to secure a comfortable place in the community. The act of balancing career and family is what a couple need to learn with patience. Like Jane said, nobody prepare you for this. Yes, when the time comes, like it or not, one has to know what to do. Both John and Jane sacrificed their passion for job for their growing family. John didn't do the job he loves as money is a concern. Jane quit her job to take care of their children. How many couples can do this, I could say loudly that I CAN and I WILL. But looking at how Jane break down due to the stress she cope while taking care of her kids, I started to get worried. For her, more stress lah, with Marley the worst dog there. Sometimes I have to say, things are easier said than done. Before watching this movie, I thought I was well prepared to settle down. Now I'm in doubt, I guess I'm not prepared after all.. no.. maybe not that prepared.. a little prepared? aargh, see?
Marley is very much like my pet rabbit Piggy. They are naughty, mischievous, destructive, uncontrollable and hell on earth. Marley is the worst dog, Piggy is the worst rabbit. Marley bite off the cushion, floor, phone etc.. Piggy bite off the wires, books, boxes etc.. Piggy destroy 4 telephone lines, 1 speaker, 1 mouse, 1 keyboard, numerous books and papers, boxes etc etc... But nope, I will not abandon him, so do John. They still love Marley as he is and love him until the last breath of the naughty dog. So do I, a commitment I did just as a preparation for greater heights. If I can't take care of a pet, what bout kids?
My tears flow seeing Marley getting old.. dying... I know it's inevitable, but it just feel so so so sad to see your companion leaving. After the movie, I went home and hugged my lil Piggy. He may be just a pet, but he's a great companion. I really, really love my rabbit.
Overall this is a great great movie, a great eye opener.. love is a beautiful thing.
:)
John and Jane Grogan's live resembles many ordinary couples, struggling to secure a comfortable place in the community. The act of balancing career and family is what a couple need to learn with patience. Like Jane said, nobody prepare you for this. Yes, when the time comes, like it or not, one has to know what to do. Both John and Jane sacrificed their passion for job for their growing family. John didn't do the job he loves as money is a concern. Jane quit her job to take care of their children. How many couples can do this, I could say loudly that I CAN and I WILL. But looking at how Jane break down due to the stress she cope while taking care of her kids, I started to get worried. For her, more stress lah, with Marley the worst dog there. Sometimes I have to say, things are easier said than done. Before watching this movie, I thought I was well prepared to settle down. Now I'm in doubt, I guess I'm not prepared after all.. no.. maybe not that prepared.. a little prepared? aargh, see?
Marley is very much like my pet rabbit Piggy. They are naughty, mischievous, destructive, uncontrollable and hell on earth. Marley is the worst dog, Piggy is the worst rabbit. Marley bite off the cushion, floor, phone etc.. Piggy bite off the wires, books, boxes etc.. Piggy destroy 4 telephone lines, 1 speaker, 1 mouse, 1 keyboard, numerous books and papers, boxes etc etc... But nope, I will not abandon him, so do John. They still love Marley as he is and love him until the last breath of the naughty dog. So do I, a commitment I did just as a preparation for greater heights. If I can't take care of a pet, what bout kids?
My tears flow seeing Marley getting old.. dying... I know it's inevitable, but it just feel so so so sad to see your companion leaving. After the movie, I went home and hugged my lil Piggy. He may be just a pet, but he's a great companion. I really, really love my rabbit.
Overall this is a great great movie, a great eye opener.. love is a beautiful thing.
:)
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