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Groundhog Day (DVD) |
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20/06/09 (11 review reads) |
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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!
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- 20/06/09 Im sure if have seen this review before..;> |
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