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Reviews
Marley & Me (2008)
Well done
I listened to the book on CDs about a year ago and loved it. For some reason I was not as moved by the inevitable ending as I was when I saw the movie a couple of weeks ago. Although I thought there were some missed opportunities to be funnier, I laughed out loud many times despite knowing what was coming. I had a German Shepherd, Anka, who lived 14 years and never failed to provide unconditional love through some pretty troubled times. Seeing Marley deteriorate, taking that horrible final ride, waiting while the vet prepared the lethal injection and then saying goodbye while it entered his body forced me to relive the last hours of Anka's life and what has to go down as some of the most painful of mine. At first, I was angry that the movie forced me to experience that anguish of 6 years ago but as I was riding home my feelings changed to one of gratitude, because I remembered all the wonderful times we had together and how she "told me" it was time to let her go. I got home and hugged my dogs (another German Shepherd and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) and appreciated how lucky I've been to have always had these incredible companions in my life.
Life as a House (2001)
Incredible movie
I am a college professor and teach a variety of psychology classes, general, adolescent, child, human relations, etc. I have shown this movie to every class and it never fails to grab everyone's attention. Every time I see it I find something else to admire...usually a line I've missed previously. It took about 10 times for me to pick up on "Thinking of jumping? No, pushing." Granted, I'm slow. It is a film that every parent and child should see, together. The acting is meticulous. Hayden Christensen is so good as a troubled teen that I hated him as Darth Vader. He will always be Sam. If you aren't crying or fighting back the tears than you obviously were born without a heart. Oh yes, I'm a father.