Turner & Hooch and Marley & Me Paper In both of the movies the use of the dog as the main character is to show the connection between a human and dogs. The love that two complete different creatures can share between each other. In the beginning of the Turner & Hooch, Scott Turner needed Hooch because he was the only vitence to the murder that had happened. On the other hand, in Marley & Me John brought Marley because he wasn’t ready to have a kid with his wife yet. So, John thought the dog would be a good replacement. The characterization of Hooch in the movie Turner & Hooch is strong, stubborn, funny, crazy, and big. Hooch makes a big impact on the movie Turner & Hooch. Hooch brings the elements love, kindness, and humor. For instance,