By Zach Geibler
The classic comedy is 20 years old, so i decided to just write a short blurb after another watch (So Many Already). Directed by Harold Ramis It is a movie that never gets old, that revolves around Phil Connors (Bill Murrary) who is a Pittsburgh weatherman who goes to Punxsutawny, PA to report Groundhogs Day. He is self-centered, quickly annoyed, and mean with a sense of humor. He is as his associate Larry puts it a "Primadonna". He begins to experience the same day, the same events over and over and over again. He at first is struck with fear, but than begins to have fun with his superior knowledge and memorized trends. He can eat without consequences perform crimes and heists and get out of jail free, and much more. He than begins to focus his time to woo associate and producer Rita, but cannot seem to get it right. After failed suicides, outbursts, and depression like no other (He just wakes up the next day) and apparently 12 years of the some 'ole crap ( he memorizes the entire episode of Jeopardy for the day at everyone in the rooms amazement), he creates the perfect day for himself, learns languages and instruments, and helps everyone, saves lives, finds himself and finds love for Rita, the town, and his life.
The classic happy ending, with a predicament like no other that no one can relate to on the physical level. Deja vu to the extreme. Bill Murray, classic funny guy from "Ghostbusters" to "What About Bob?" to Wes Anderson flicks and Lost in Translation, has one of his most memorable and dominant performances, cracking jokes and teaching lessons at the same time. He is very witty in this one, some of my favorite lines come from his first confrontation with Ned (High school comrade) including "I would love to stay here and talk, but I am not going to." (Me and my friends over use that one for sure) It spans decades, and is a must see, most likely to make most people with a funny bone laugh. The romances is not all oozy gooey and is in fact an struggle like no other. The dialogue is great, the idea is unique and the problem is ever present. If you haven;t seen Groundhog Day ( I am talkin' to you Youngins!) rent it, stream it, give it a try. It probably will not be disappointing, but than again I am not telling you what to do! Take it as you will. Later!
I give it a:
5 out of 5
IMDb- Groundhog Day
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