| When I first saw Groundhog Day 2 years ago, I was | | | | likely because he was a selfish person, with a very |
| awed at how inspiring a simple movie classified under | | | | crummy attitude. Phil lived his life only to serve |
| the Romantic Comedy genre could be. But a movie | | | | himself, and acted bitter and rude towards everyone |
| like this cannot be put under a category. Seeing it for | | | | he met. When he was put through the cycle, he was |
| the second time today, I was still in awe at how | | | | shocked at first, and only increased his anger |
| amazing Groundhog Day is. Such a simple concept! A | | | | towards others. God put Phil in the loop to change. |
| rude, foul weatherman lives a day of his life over and | | | | To change his ways from hate to love. From the |
| over again, for a period of time that is not specified. | | | | lowest to the highest level of being. He began to |
| What results as the movie steers towards the end, | | | | learn playing piano, learning French, and ice sculpting. |
| is one of the most touching, heartfelt, and true | | | | These are all activities that require patience, |
| cinematic experiences ever made. So many movies | | | | determination, and dedication. With all the time that |
| try to force connections between the viewer and | | | | Phil had, he developed rock-solid emotions, and chose |
| the character these days, but Groundhog Day does | | | | to use them towards good. When he finally broke |
| not try this cheap film tactic. The script, characters, | | | | away from the time loop, he finally knew the |
| and acting all come together to form one of the | | | | importance of caring for, and loving all beings. |
| most remarkable and inspiring film experiences you | | | | For a Romantic Comedy, Groundhog Day is an |
| can have. | | | | extraordinary film. For that matter, Groundhog Day is |
| Groundhog Day poses many great questions: What if | | | | extraordinary for any movie. It is an uplifting film, |
| you relived the same day over and over again, | | | | that should be viewed by every human being mature |
| unable to break the vicious cycle? Would you try to | | | | enough to appreciate its beauty. Anyone who feels |
| be sneaky, and use the day to your personal and | | | | they are stuck, depressed, in a rut, or doesn't feel |
| selfish advantage? Would you take advantage of | | | | that life is worth living, think about Groundhog Day. |
| others? Or you would you be kind, loving, and | | | | Think about what Phil had to go through (the time |
| courteous to others? Bill Murray's character Phil, goes | | | | loop must have lasted quite a long time to master |
| through many phases, including self-gain, depression, | | | | the piano and ice sculpting)! Life is worth living, and it |
| insanity, helplessness, anger, and most importantly, | | | | took Phil quite a long time to realize that. Save some |
| love. Why did the day repeat for him? It was most | | | | time, and start living an extraordinary life today! |