Is this giving anyone else deja vu? (Groundhog Day (DVD))

Member Name: pie_master

Product:	Groundhog Day (DVD)
Date:	20/06/09 (11 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Bill Murray's finest work (apart from Ghostbusters...)?

Disadvantages: A few loose ends never get tied-up...

Ever had the perfect day? One that you'd like to live over and over again? Perhaps it would be that day you spent on the beach with a cool beer in your hand?

In Groundhog day Bill Murray plays a weatherman by the name of Phil, who is trapped in an infinitely repeating day. The day he repeats is, however, a tedious, cold boring workday in a village which he can't wait to leave.

However, this experience begins to change Phil from an arrogant, self-obsessed oaf into a more considerate and well-rounded man with an eye for art and a more selfelss outlook on life.

I highly rate this film as it is a highly original plot which is done justice by a solid cast (including Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell) and effectively delivered to the screen by Harold Ramis (Ghostbusters). Whilst the plot line may prove a little challenging to some people, Bill Murray's smooth and self-aware style keeps the laughs coming.

Even though it is getting on for 18 years old, this movie still seems quite fresh thanks to the way in which it keeps a consistently timeless style throughout. I'd therefore definately recommend this for readers who have never seen it or who want to explore Bill Murray's back catalogue!

Summary: A deservedly classic film with cult status - watch it!