Can a film be clunky, manipulative, and schmaltzy, andstillmanage to get you choked up?
All together now:Awwwwww.
Maras Megan hasnt been the same since her best friend died of a drug overdose.
Her people skills arent just lacking, theyre nonexistent.
Frankly, shes a bit flat.
And everything that happens inMegan Leaveybefore the dog enters the picture is pretty flat, too.
And thats where she meets Rexthe meanest dog in the kennel.
Its love at first sight.
Well, after he bites her in the ass.
First impressions aside, Rex turns out to be big, soulful-eyed pussycat beneath his ferocious bark.
But really, only for her.
These two have a special bond.
And Megan becomes a model Marine trying to get assigned as his handler.
But then these soul mates are separated and the film makes a u-turn right back to schmaltzville.
If youre looking for a good cry,Megan Leaveygets the job done, I suppose.
But its a bit like a wet kiss from a puppy.
