A fantastic concept, brilliantly cast and wonderfully directed.

Rating: 7/10 (10 April 2006)

A film that was perhaps underrated by critics upon its release, Groundhog Day is a classic example of a film that has spread through word of mouth. Bill Murray is perfectly cast as the grumpy weatherman whose egotistical character would rather be in the studio than out on location. Andie MacDowell is equally great as the kind and caring 'environmentally friendly' love interest that contrasts diligently with Murrays bullish persona. The concept is something that almost every person has toyed with at one point or another - what would happen if tomorrow I woke up and re-lived today. With this in mind Groundhog Day manages to investigate this notion with humour, wit and a sense of class that makes it stand out as a great movie that will, I'm sure, endure the very thing it explores - time.