Groundhog Day

12/11/2012

Funny story done to fit on Bill Murray's shoes. It is good enough and with a moral for the family but I don't get it what this is such a famous movie.

12/23/2013

I can watch this movie again and again and again. Just trying to imagine what I would do in such a situation. And who doesn't like groundhogs?

1/9/2015

**The Future is Not a Given** _Groundhog Day_ sets out to accomplish the inconceivable, where few comedies, or movies of any kind, or art forms of any device dare to tread. It is determined to ultimately answer: How does one find true happiness. The kind of baby that might have been hatched by crossing Woody Allen and Dali Lama. What's truly amazing is that it pretty well achieves this without being pretentious or portentous. Its humble, pedestrian style coincides with it's charitable message. Furthermore, it's a riot! What do you do when the snowstorm of life traps you into a place you don't want to be? Self-destructive anarchy is an option: drinking, stealing, screwing, lying, joyriding and suicide. But this is a big storm so long-term solutions are required. The good news if you'r

8/21/2020

Fantastic watch, will watch again, and do recommend. Bill Murray carries this time-shift-loop adventure in hilarious form. The writing is excellent with a "redeemable protagonist" trope mixed in. The movie is creative with it's divergent time lines and even manages to maintain proper story arcs as Phil continues to loop. The supporting cast is wonderful in each of their roles, and manage to do repeat acting excellently. This was a popularizing (if not a birth) to a genre, everyone should have watched this movie at some point.

1/31/2021

_**Going ’round and ’round the mountain with Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell**_ A curmudgeonly weather reporter from Pittsburgh (Bill Murray) has to report on the Groundhog Day festivities at Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, for the fifth year in a row. He soon finds himself in some kind of strange time warp. Andie MacDowell plays a new producer for the network who joins him on the trek, along with Chris Elliott as the cameraman. “Groundhog Day” (1993) is a dramedy/fantasy with some romance about a person who has lost the joy of living and become a cranky, arrogant jerk. Is he too far gone to change? The movie’s equal parts amusing and profound. The theme revolves around getting stuck in a rut in life and desperately trying to find the way OUT. Meanwhile the woodchuck is cute. Beyon

2/15/2025

‬⁩‬⁩Groundhog Day is one of those movies that never really gets old, no matter how many times you watch it. The premise is simple yet brilliant, a man finds himself reliving the same day over and over, but what makes it so engaging is how well the story unfolds. The pacing is solid, with a decent start that smoothly transitions into the second act, keeping things interesting without dragging. The buildup leads to a heartwarming and satisfying climax that feels well-earned rather than forced. Bill Murray absolutely owns this role, delivering a performance that perfectly balances sarcasm, frustration, and subtle character growth. His comedic timing is spot-on, making the humor feel natural rather than overacted. Andie MacDowell is a great counterpart, bringing warmth and sincerity to the