Movie Review: Marley and Me

OK, I do not want to get any flack for this. You can persecute me all you want for my biblical convictions, but if your name is "Rob Padley" or "Jason Stude" or "Matt Wunderlin", you can keep your comments to yourself concerning this particular post. :-)

WARNING: You will not understand this movie if you are not a dog person! You will not get this movie if you don't have a soft spot in your heart for dogs. You won't like this movie if an animal has never touched your life before. (There is a biblical basis, by the way, for developing feelings for animals. Read David's reaction to the story of the rich man who killed the poor man's lamb who would share his food, drink from his cup, sleep in his arms, and was "like a daughter to him" (2 Samuel 12:3). Anyway, if you love dogs, if you've ever developed a relationship with an animal before, you'll enjoy this movie. You'll need to get out the tissues, but you'll enjoy it.

There are a couple of scenes where the man and woman get physical, but the movie is PG, so it's never taken too far. Besides, I really think Christians can get their panties in a bundle over the slightest physical expression in a movie. If you think it's going too far, keep your finger on the fast forward button, like Laura and I always do, and just "get over it".

And while I'm on the subject, why do we only complain about sex and violence? What about all the other sinful attitudes and actions that are often displayed in movies? I don't say this to persuade you to watch more tv shows and movies. I just say this so you'll keep in mind the other sinful aspects of a show or movie that might be harming you because the only thing you're concerned about is sex and violence. It's like a person who's petrified of lightning and tornados, so he's always looking up in the sky, and, as a result, gets hit by a car. We need to be aware of all the dangers. Grace and peace ... and I hope you enjoy the movie. We did!