For those who enjoy light entertainment it is enjoyable, for those who enjoy metaphysical messages it is a must.


Keep trying until you get it right   December 3, 1998
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

What a great movie! There have been many days when I wished I could get a "do over" and try again to say or do the right thing. Bill Murray is at his best in this comedy that really makes you think about how life works.


Crawl Out of Your Hole and See Groundhog Day!   November 29, 1998
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Just like other reviewers, I feel that one could watch Groundhog Dog again and again... How ironic, but maybe that's the point- to watch it until you cannot laugh anymore. Bill Murray was perfectly cast for the role of a reporter covering Groundhog Day. He is obnoxious, but has the opportunity to keep trying until he gets to get it right. Murray exceeds his Meatballs performance. Andie MacDowell and Chris Elliot are really cute too in their respective roles.Definitely make sure you see this movie, on G-hog day or any other time you need a good laugh- you might learn a little bit more about yourself too... And, you might never think about "I Got You, Babe" in the same way again- and maybe that's not such a bad thing.


A modern classic   November 28, 1998
 3 out of 3 found this review helpful

I'm surprised that this film isn't more widely recognized as a GREAT piece of filmmaking! Murray gives his widest-ranging performance ever, and the script gives him a lot to work with.

The scripting and directing are extremely deft. Ramis keeps things moving at all times, covering the same (yet ever-shifting!) ground with flawless pacing and attention to detail.

GROUNDHOG DAY is well worth viewing over and over and over...!


One of my favorite films.   November 27, 1998
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This is a sweet, fun, & surprisingly good film. It explores the idea of time repeating itself better than some stories from Asimov's. However it's a romantic comedy technically. It is rare that a movie can e touching & laugh out loud funny, but this manages it without seeming manic depressive. (Unlike that casper movie which is one of the most manic depressive films I've ever seen. I mention that to show it's not so easy to get the right balance.) This definitely gets my "Best holiday movie for stupidest holiday award" in fact it has little competition on that score. This movie is so good it actually makes me look forward to Groundhog day.