While it was released 30 years ago, Groundhog Day remains highly rewatchable due to it being a straightforward comedy with a surprising dose of philosophy.
For those who don’t know, Groundhog Day tells the story of Phil Connors, a stuck-in-the-rut weatherman who heads to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to cover the annual Groundhog Day celebrations.
Phil awakens the next morning, except it’s February 2, Groundhog Day, again. Something’s amiss.
“Groundhog Day is a film that finds its note and purpose so precisely that its genius may not be immediately noticeable.