Groundhog Day (DVD)
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Phil Connors (Bill Murray) is two things: a weatherman for what looks like a free-to-air television station, and the sort of man who is maybe a couple of steps above characters like Al Bundy. You're not going to love him, but you will at least admire his ability to hang the proverbial on literally anything and anyone. On the day that our story begins, Phil is doing the weather report for the day before Groundhog Day, then he is introduced to his new producer, Rita (Andie MacDowell). With their cameraman, Larry (Chris Elliott) in tow, they head for the impossible-to-spell town of Punxsutawney, where they are meant to cover the all-important Groundhog Festival.
Unfortunately, after Phil is done reporting on the festivities and attempting to get out of Punxsutawney, he awakens to find himself in the same bed that he woke up in on Groundhog Day. Upon investigating, he soon discovers that he is reliving the same day over and over and over and over. At first, he uses this to have a little bit of fun, going on joyrides and using his knowledge of the day's events to get as many women as he possibly can. Then, as he gets tired of living the same day so many times, he takes himself out in as many ways as he can, eventually going as far as trying to kidnap the Groundhog. However, he soon finds that in his heart of hearts, all he wants is Rita, who doesn't want a bar of him unless he becomes a better person.
On paper it is not the greatest story ever conceived, but what makes Groundhog Day special is some excellent acting and superb direction, both of which are necessary elements to simulating the repeated occurrence of the same day. There are numerous speaking roles with actions that have to be performed repeatedly in an eerily similar manner during this film, and it is truly a testament to the skills of all involved that they make it look so easy.
It is also worth keeping your eyes open for some great cameos by Ken Hudson Campbell, and director Harold Ramis.
EXTRA FEATURES
Audio Commentary - Harold Ramis (Director/Producer/Writer/Actor)
Featurette - The Weight Of Time
Theatrical Trailer
Cast & Crew Filmographies
Groundhog Day (DVD)
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Phil Connors (Bill Murray) is two things: a weatherman for what looks like a free-to-air television station, and the sort of man who is maybe a couple of steps above characters like Al Bundy. You're not going to love him, but you will at least admire his ability to hang the proverbial on literally anything and anyone. On the day that our story begins, Phil is doing the weather report for the day before Groundhog Day, then he is introduced to his new producer, Rita (Andie MacDowell). With their cameraman, Larry (Chris Elliott) in tow, they head for the impossible-to-spell town of Punxsutawney, where they are meant to cover the all-important Groundhog Festival.
Unfortunately, after Phil is done reporting on the festivities and attempting to get out of Punxsutawney, he awakens to find himself in the same bed that he woke up in on Groundhog Day. Upon investigating, he soon discovers that he is reliving the same day over and over and over and over. At first, he uses this to have a little bit of fun, going on joyrides and using his knowledge of the day's events to get as many women as he possibly can. Then, as he gets tired of living the same day so many times, he takes himself out in as many ways as he can, eventually going as far as trying to kidnap the Groundhog. However, he soon finds that in his heart of hearts, all he wants is Rita, who doesn't want a bar of him unless he becomes a better person.
On paper it is not the greatest story ever conceived, but what makes Groundhog Day special is some excellent acting and superb direction, both of which are necessary elements to simulating the repeated occurrence of the same day. There are numerous speaking roles with actions that have to be performed repeatedly in an eerily similar manner during this film, and it is truly a testament to the skills of all involved that they make it look so easy.
It is also worth keeping your eyes open for some great cameos by Ken Hudson Campbell, and director Harold Ramis.
EXTRA FEATURES
Audio Commentary - Harold Ramis (Director/Producer/Writer/Actor)
Featurette - The Weight Of Time
Theatrical Trailer
Cast & Crew Filmographies