Frank Capra would have been....

Rating: 8/10 (21 May 2006)

... very pleased! Everybody knows the premise. An egoistic, selfish and not quite likable weather man who has been covering the "GroundHog Day" celebration in a small town for the last 4 years, makes his views very clear on what he thinks to be stupid waste of time.
He does not spend time with his crew members and after grumbling for some more hours goes to sleep. Next day, Mr. Fantasy kicks in his life, as he finds himself once again reliving "GroungHog Day"... And again... and again...
Redundant to say, that in his ordeal of re-living the same day over and over again, he realizes his flaws and becomes a better person in the end... The storyline will have people screaming Frank Capra and Cary Grant(not James Stewart, he would be too "nice" for the main character). However, we get Harold Ramis and Bill Murray instead. And guess what? They make it a gem! Of course, major credit also goes to the script and editing department, which are razor sharp.
And one can only visualize(if someone has not already seen the movie, and is a Bill Murray fan) as to what Bill Murray can do with an opportunity like this! The result is a hilarious comedy, along with it's touchy moments(not overdone, though there were plenty of opportunity for those) and the ultimate "redemption". The overall feeling - have to watch it again... and again... and again...