Classic comedy

Rating: 9/10 (2 May 2013)

This movie is but one of several classic comedies crafted by Harold Ramis, the man responsible for National Lampoon's Animal House, Stripes, National Lampoon's Vacation, Ghostbusters, Back to School, and Groundhog Day.
The performances are all around great, my favorite of them being Ted Knight's portrayal as the straight man, his reactions to the outrageous actions of Rodney Dangerfield's character are always hilarious. Chevy Chase plays a cocky golfer with a pseudo-Buddist take on things, and listening to him converse with other characters is never boring and always funny. The slapstick antics of the groundskeeper played by Bill Murray are very inventive and funny as he attempts to kill the silly- looking gopher.
My only real criticism of this movie is that it's somewhat unfocused, sometimes focusing on the hilarious antics of the golfers and caddies, and other times it focuses on a love story that feels kind of unfinished and is not told very well. It isn't a major problem, as the film is still mostly about the humor, but it is noticeable. That aside, I highly recommend this film for its gags, performances, and great quotes.