I finally have a valid reason to watch Groundhog Day. I've probably seen this film, more than 20 times, so I guess with all the repeats in the film, I've heard "Sweet Vermouth on the rocks with a twist" at least 100 times. This is one of those movies that has an excellent replay value. The best part about the movie though, is the casting. Everybody plays their part beautifully, Murray is excellent as the egotistical, snappy comeback kind. Macdowell is great as the sweet, innocent producer, and I can't think of anyone better than Stephen Tobolowsky to play the annoying, Ned Ryerson. I wish I could that purr of his at the end of the movie.

The writer, Danny Rubin, should also be rewarded for his flawless ability to mix humour and drama. An excellent example of this would be when Phil kidnaps the groundhog and eventually ends up driving into the gorge. This is a very emotional scene, but Rubin is able to lighten the tension with Chris Elliott's remark "He might be ok.....Well, no. Probably not, now."

Groundhog Day, is about life, and it's precious value that we often take for granted. Through the hustle and bustle, we tend to lose sight of what really matters, happiness. Every person should live their lives to their full extent. Get the most out your time. Ask questions. Let the mind roam free.

This film also depicts the fundamentals of human emotion. How would you deal with Feb. 2nd, over and over again? From talking to my friends, it seems that Phil's actions are easily condoned. I, myself, would end up doing the very same. At first, I'd be freaked out, but soon, I'd start to have fun with it. Maybe I'd steal a Ferrari and speed to my heart's content...who knows. But then, after a while, it would get to be depressing. As Red says, "Every man has his breaking point."

Groundhog Day is a religious film. You wouldn't think it, but it is. As long as you keep the faith, either to a divinity or more importantly, yourself, things will work out. There's also the obvious presence of a controlling figure, maybe God. I, personally, think that God is in control of Phil's life. I also think that the bartender is in fact God. I don't want to seem racist, but I think he might be God because he is black. A lot of movies normally have God portrayed by a black man. Bruce Almighty, The Hudsucker Proxy, The Stupids (technically), all have black men portraying God. Now I'm not making a generalization that all actors who have played God are black. I haven't seen every movie ever made. I'm just using this theory as support. If you watch the bartender, he has the main characteristics of a "God character." Always watching, and often finding humour in people's problems, such as the "Can I have another one of these with some booze..." comment.

I can understand if what I have said has offended some of you. If I have, well...get over it. First off, it's my opinion and I'm entitled to it. I haven't made a personal attack on any of you, nor do I intend to. Secondly, it's a movie, and consequently, is open to interpretation. Groundhog Day can be taken in many different ways. I myself, choose to take GD as a delightful comedy, with some hidden philosophical values.

If you've scrolled to the bottom for a quick review: It's funny, and it makes you think. The prototype of a great comedy.