[brandyb]

I know he's not a beagle but we can all relate to his antics. And now they are making a movie about him!

http://www.marleyandme.com/blog/2006/01/marley-me-movie.html

 

[LuckyBeagle]

I read about this a few weeks ago. I am so excited! Who knows when it will come out though!

 

[Murphys Dad]

Movie might be delayed as the actor picked for the male lead tried to commit suicide last week -- can't remember his name ...

 

[Murphys Dad]

Quote:Originally posted by judymaggie:
Movie might be delayed as the actor picked for the male lead tried to commit suicide last week -- can't remember his name ...

Owen Wilson. I checked IMDB.com (Internet Movie Data Base) and it still lists the movie as "In production". Jennifer Anniston is slated to star as his wife.

 

[janna]

That is great to hear. I had no idea they were doing a movie!! That book was fantastic.

 

[RhodaTse]

:bounce:

Excited!
But how are they gonna find a dog identical to Marley? There can be only one and only one Marley, like my Marlin, none identical.

 

[jturcottenh]

This isn't exactly on-topic, but for those of you that liked Marley and Me, a beagle-owning friend of mine recommended this book as a follow-up:

http://www.amazon.com/Bea-Story-Beagle-Changed-Life/dp/1585422223

Its about a family that adopts a mistreated beagle and their life together. Its a quick read, and a great story. I think anyone with a beagle can relate.

 

[janna]

Thanks Hunters Dad. I never heard of this book, and will definitely check it out.

 

[aaroninphilly]

I will definitely have to check out both these stories as well.

 

[Murphys Dad]

I'm so excited, I read the book and it's wonderful.
Best wishes to Owen Wilson.... get back on your feet so the movie won't be delayed.... :hi:

 

[rjdmtb]

awesome.
I still have yet to read that book. I better get started soon.

 

[Murphys Dad]

Both those books are ones I've kept to re-read. Great stories!

 

[RhodaTse]

The book Marley and Me doesn't belonged to me, I had to return. I just order the order one through Amazon. hehe

 

[Genie]

I loved Marley and Me and Bea's Story as well. Marley and Me stayed on the best seller list for a long, long time, I think. It's a wonderful book! I hate to be a wet blanket, though, but I'm concerned that a movie would be dumbed down for kids. I noticed the other night at the library a copy of "Marley and Me For Kids", which I didn't have time to look at, unfortunately. But I'm assuming that it's the basic story, omitting the parts about the miscarriage, and the wife's post partum depression, and when she ordered John to get rid of Marley. Things like that. I just hope they don't make the movie silly.

 

[brandyb]

Quote:Originally posted by Genie:
I loved Marley and Me and Bea's Story as well. Marley and Me stayed on the best seller list for a long, long time, I think. It's a wonderful book! I hate to be a wet blanket, though, but I'm concerned that a movie would be dumbed down for kids. I noticed the other night at the library a copy of "Marley and Me For Kids", which I didn't have time to look at, unfortunately. But I'm assuming that it's the basic story, omitting the parts about the miscarriage, and the wife's post partum depression, and when she ordered John to get rid of Marley. Things like that. I just hope they don't make the movie silly.

:conf6: I never thought of that. And you're not a wet blanket. I know I'm always slightly disappointed with movies based on books. (especially The Bridges of Madison County!) I hope we're not disappointed.

 

[Spencer's Mum]

Oooh that is so exciting. I actually just finished readign it for the 2nd time last night. I just love it!! I hope the movie is on the original book though.

 

[jturcottenh]

Genie, that's a great point.

I usually can't decipher underlying themes in books more than I can built a rocket to the moon. But, in my opinion, Marley & Me was about a dog that becomes part of a family and sticks with them through thick and thin -- just like all of our dogs (beagles or otherwise) would. Just having a dog share in your happy moments is nice, but as a part of your family they comfort and help you through the bad times as well.

That being said, maybe kids shouldn't be exposed to awful things at too young an age, who knows. I do hope the movie shows the challenges (successful and otherwise) that young families go through, and how a loyal companion can help along the way. Just my two cents (maybe not worth that much...).