kmckaig-432-513211
Outstanding acting, writing, script...need I say more.
Scott Summers
I'm a sucker for romantic comedies. This movie has as much charm as it has bite, thanks to a fantastic script and Murray's excellent performance. Never dull or cheesy, this wonderful fantasy tale just hits all the right notes, and if anyone knows a better rom-com, please name it. I've watched it countless times and, without a doubt, I will watch it again and again (or for as long as I keep waking up to that song by Sonny & Cher).
tbills2
Punxsutawney Phil driving the stolen truck with Phil is one of the most classic funny scenes I've ever seen. I would say this is Bill Murray's best work, but you've seen What About Bob, haven't you? Yes, you have. Bill's the best, the sweetest, he's really pretty funny. This is Harold Ramis' best screenplay, enough about Bill and Harold, you've seen Andie MacDowell, haven't you? Andie's so gorgeous, so sweet. It'd be pretty nice to spend an eternity with Andie reliving February 2 over and over again in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Not as nice as a lifetime though. Phil Connors wakes up at 6:00 AM to Sonny and Cher 'I Got You Babe' every morning in the same bed and breakfast in the same small town in the same Groundhog Day dream until he learns to love right consequently discovering the real beauty of life thus moving onward to a new day, or Phil has to go from a glass is half empty kind of guy to a glass is half full kind of guy, that about sums it up for me. Does he, you've seen Groundhog Day, haven't you? I have, I love Chris Elliott, an 8 out of 10!
merelyaninnuendo
Groundhog DayEven though the premise had the potential and sometimes it does wander off on dark tracks the maker picks the smart approach on narrowing down the complexity to light and breezy tone that is mildly soothing and satisfying. Harold Ramis could have done some better work in it along with editing the screenplay a bit tighter too; around 90 minutes would have been adequate. Bill Murray is excellent as the protagonist in this fantasy and he pulls it off all alone in his shoulder with head held high and doing some of his career's finest work. Groundhog Day is a beautiful feature that explores the innocence and priorities of human nature by projecting some dark and practical work on screen that is supported by stellar performances.