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Release Date: 29 January, 2002 Retail Price: $14.94 OUR Price: $9.99 You SAVE: $4.95! Cast: Complete Cast (13 total) |
Groundhog Day (Special Edition) Reviews
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This film has its place as a "Ground Breaking" idea. It's comedy is will placed, subtle and genuinely funny.
Some films, such as Star Trek, are trying to come up with warped ideas 100% of the time. Good as food-for-thought, but it can get tedious towards the end of a series.
I have truly enjoyed watching Groundhog Day for the 2nd time, which is probably enough for any film - otherwise it starts to become a Groundhog Day of our own.
After the first time I came away with the feeling that the whole purpose was for our hero to win a bedroom conquest. On second thoughts it was not so gratuitous (mainly because it isn't overdone). But it still seems strange that it is the aim of the whole plotline. Why can't they simply fall in love and then Groundhog Day be over?
A TRULY GREAT COMEDY!
"Groundhog Day" is a one of the better comedies out there. From the opening, middle and ending of the film, the viewer gets more than the typical comedy fare churned out of the movie industry. This one is really, really funny. Bill Murray shines as an obnoxious weatherman who is sent to Punxatawney, Pennsylvania to do a report on the famous groundhog and its annual emergence from its hole. What he doesn't expect, however, is that he is going to be re-living every groundhog day forever. Or will he?
Director Harold Ramis did a great job, not only with the picture, but also in his selection of the actors in this film. Bill Murray is delightful as the obnoxious jerk who comes to realize that no matter what he does [suicide included] he will awaken every morning to the sound of 'I got you babe' and start the day all over again. This is where things in the film kick off great for Bill Murray. Since he is going to live the day over and over again forever, why not learn a few things. Hmmm, like learning to play the piano, and do ice-art to name just a couple of things. Moreover, Bill Murray knows everything that is going to happen: Afterall, he's lived this life for who knows how long?
Chris Elliott, who plays the smart-mouthed camerman, also plays his role great, as does Andie McDowell. And the part played by Stephan Tobolowsky as the equally obnoxious insurance agent is great too. Everything about the film is excellent. The premise of "What would you do if you had to live your day over and over again for eternity?" plays off very well in this comedy. The film is smart, funny and highly recommended.
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