Product Details

• Actors: Owen Wilson, George Lopez, Emma Stone, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Steve Coogan
• Directors: Tom Dey
• Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Surround), Spanish (Dolby Surround)
• Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
• Dubbed: French, Spanish
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Studio: 20th Century Fox
• DVD Release Date: August 31, 2010
• Run Time: 131 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (90 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B002ZG98DC
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,808 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• Learn more about "Marmaduke" on IMDb

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Marmaduke is a lighthearted comedy based on the comic strip by Brad Anderson. When Phil gets a job with an organic pet food company in California, he moves his family, including his huge Great Dane Marmaduke and Balinese cat Carlos, from their home in Kansas in order to pursue his new job opportunity, but he's so wrapped up in his new job that he doesn't really take time to listen to his wife and kids and consider their needs. Marmaduke knows exactly what's going on, but he can't get Phil to listen, and besides, he's got his own problems trying to fit in at the local dog park. Phil and Marmaduke each struggle to impress their peers and reinvent themselves in the image of what they think others want them to be, but they only wind up hurting themselves and their family. Marmaduke is full of classic, if overused comic moments--the oversized dog passing gas while lying on Phil and Debbie's bed, Marmaduke and his dog friends trashing the house at an out-of-control dog party, and a crazy dog-surfing scene--but the gags manage to not completely overwhelm the plot, as happened in Furry Vengeance, and the film leaves viewers with an important message about the value of family, being true to oneself, and taking time to really listen to those you love. Marmaduke could almost be classified as Marley and Me light: it combines silly gags with a serious message like Marley and Me, but it lacks a high level of emotional investment. Voice talent includes Owen Wilson, George Lopez, Fergie, Emma Stone, and Kiefer Sutherland. Marmaduke isn't a great film, but the kids will be entertained by it and most adults will find it palatable enough. (Rated PG for some rude humor and language, but appropriate for most ages 7 and older.) --Tami Horiuchi

Product Description

An all-star cast, including Owen Wilson, George Lopez, Kiefer Sutherland and Fergie, lend their voices to this doggone funny comedy starring the world's most lovable Great Dane. When Marmaduke (Wilson) moves to a new neighborhood with his family, the super-sized teenage dog soon discovers he just doesn't fit in - literally! But, with the help of his best pal Carlos the Cat (Lopez) and some newfound four-legged friends, Marmaduke may just get out of the doghouse, fall in love, and surf off into the sunset.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 25 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Fun and family-friendly movie, especially for those who love dogs August 16, 2010

By Z Hayes HALL OF FAMETOP 50 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:DVD

This summer, we took our five-and-a-half year old to watch several kid friendly movies such as How to Train Your Dragon (Single Disc Edition), Toy Story 3, Shrek 4, etc. It is rather difficult to find a movie that a child and adults can enjoy together. When "Marmaduke" popped up at our local dollar movie theater, we decided to give it a try after receiving positive feedback from our friends with kids.

I can't really compare this movie with the comic strip which I grew up with. The writers have definitely used some creative license with the plot. Here, Marmaduke the Great Dane (voiced by Owen Wilson) is living happily in Kansas with his human family, the Winslows when Phil Winslow (Lee Pace) gets offered a promising new job with Bark Organics in the OC, California. The rest of the family is reluctant to make the big move but they do it anyway. Marmaduke finds himself in strange new surroundings, and discovers how even dogs' lives can be complicated with a social divide between the pedigrees, led by Bosco (Kiefer Sutherland) and his girlfriend Jezebel (Fergie) and the non-pedigree breeds aka mutts such as Maizie (Emma Stone),Raisin and Giuseppe. Marmaduke falls hard for Jezebel and inevitably ends up in a pickle when he attempts to be something he is not in a bid to win Jezebel's affections and gain the respect of the other dogs.

The human-centered plot is secondary to the dog-centered story, mainly revolving around Phil's attempts to please his demanding, eccentric boss (played by William Macy) and balancing the demands of work and family, which Phil fails at miserably.

The action is fast-paced so the youngsters in the audience don't get a chance to get fidgety (a great plus!), but the story is rather derivative and if you have high expectations for a well-plotted, intelligent movie then this is not it. On the other hand, if you just want to watch a fun movie with lots of dogs (many different breeds, and lots of well-groomed beautiful dogs such as Afghan hounds, etc.) then this might just entertain. It kept our daughter's attention and oh, we also loved Marmaduke's step-brother Carlos the Cat (George Lopez) and the Chupadogra (voiced by Sam Elliott)!

31 of 41 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Family Fun!!! June 10, 2010

By Pumpkin Man

Format:DVD

Why are people so critical toward dog movies? It's for the family to enjoy together, if you love dogs. I've never actually read any of the comics, so I can't compare it. Marmaduke is a huge Great Dane that lives with the Winslow family. They soon move to California, and it gives Marmaduke a chance to reinvent himself. At the dog park, he makes friends with Mazie, Guiseppe, and Raisin. He also makes an enemy with Bosco, who is very controlling and jealous when it comes to Jezebel. Eventually, he'll have to decide who truly are his friends. It gets a little emotional toward the end. I highly recommend MARMADUKE!!!

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Another Kid Romance December 2, 2010

By Miss D

Format:DVD

My son enjoyed this movie (8), it was doing okay with me until the female dogs entered the scene. I hate children movies that try to incorporate adult themes in the scheme. Marmaduke is attracted to one female while his female friend is attracted to him.

Can kids just be kids and not so concerned about relationships yet? They'll get plenty of that as teenagers.