smart and very funny

Rating: Null/10 (7 March 2002)

Original, offbeat comedy has Murray perfectly cast as a smug TV weatherman who grudgingly travels to a remote little Pennsylvania town to cover a traditional story for Groundhog Day. His disdain for the town and its customs are further amplified by the fact that he unexpectedly finds himself reliving the same twenty-four hours over and over again. Full of amusing dialogue and situations, sharp, original ideas, and recurring gags that stay fresh despite the redundant nature of the storyline. A great and memorable role for Murray, who's simply brilliant as a man struggling to find his own humanity. A likable supporting cast doesn't hurt. ***