Pitted against these big-budget blockbuster movies is a PG movie about a family with a dog. The story's about a young family that adopts a dog, have kids, and live life. Simple plot especially when compared to movies about a complex plan to assassinate Hitler, a disturbed man who is determined to make his life meaningful through death, a couple of kids who spend the week with their uncle and find out that they have the supernatural ability to turn ridiculous stories into reality, and a guy trying to survive his midlife crisis by becoming a yes man. (Isn't this just a Liar Liar remake?)
Well the little dog movie has turned the superpower Hollywood boys into mere mortals. The last two weeks Marley has raced past the boys at the box office and earned over $106 million. Who would have thought that good writing and a movie with heart can beat plastic-faced, bloated ego, tummy-tucked stars?
Thanks Marley. You've inspired me to take on whatever challenges 2009 may bring me. Okay, not really but it is nice to see Goliath get his day.
Have a great 2009, and don't allow yourself to be overwhelmed by the overwhelming obstacles in your life. Live life with heart, stay journey minded, and be yourself.
