My Favorite Bill Murray Movie.

Rating: 9/10 (15 July 2000)

What would you do if you could live the same day over and over again? Bill Murray as Phil Connors had to find this out in one of my favorite comedies of all time.
"Groundhog Day" could have been severely repetitive based on being forced to live a day over and over until Connors gets it right. The film goes from Murray's change from a cynical, self-centered weatherman to a suicidal depressive to someone who makes life better for everyone else, including himself. It's often hilarious, many times heartfelt and sad, touching and ultimately rewarding. You watch Bill Murray's character go from lust to love over Andie McDowell, and his evolution to not only make himself better for her, but overall.
I've seen this film countless times, and it still gets me how thoughtful and well-written this film is. It's full of great dialogue and some clever sight gags and humor. It's never too silly or too sappy.
Movies like this are rare and not usually pulled off this well that have such a unique premise. Bill Murray proves that while he's still among one of the funniest people around, he can also pull off a convincing romantic lead. Definitely worth seeing for those who like comedy/romance films.