Groundhog Day - A Movie About Life 

Robert Sprackling, I saw it a little differently. I agree with you that Phil's actions did not (and could not) get him out of purgatory. But my theory is that it was Phil changing who he was at his core that ultimately led to his "escape." As you and Jack correctly point out, in the beginning, Phil is all about narcissism and gratification. In Act Two, Phil is all about making himself and the world better, though action. But it's only at the end of the movie that we see Phil transform his core self into a humble, empathetic, compassionate, and kind person. It is at that point - when he's not consciously looking for kind things to do, he just does everything in a kind manner - that he is able to transcended his redundant, unsatisfying, existence. For me, the moral of the story has less to do with "carpe diem" and more to do with "becoming."

I wish the Old Man didn't die that was one of the saddest scenes where he keeps trying to save him but he always ends up dying

@SunTai I can confirm it was 30 something years. u can try searching

Totally agree!

Amen.

Born Justice Rule don’t forget Good Will Hunting i cried during that movie it was so good ❤️

Thank you!

Thank you!

I wouldn't call it overlooked. I mean it is one of the most critically acclaimed movies in history.

This movie is not overlooked or underrated at all, on the contrary - I see it's often referred to as one of the greatest spiritual message movies ever made - and it has just been discussed... again ,,, in my philosophy group, we watch it at least once a year and discuss

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I discovered a new one last year,, when Phil asks for the sweet vermouth with a twist, Rita says " it's my favourite drink" and Phil lights up and says.. - mine too, with a bright face,, because then he hasn't tasted it yet 😂 but the day after he has... so when he orders it is with less enthusiasm, but he acts brave and mans up to say it's his favourite drink... again --- before they drink to world peace. 1 and a half second scene,, I laughed for 10 minutes after, Bill Murray is a genius

Thank you, I saw it was on TV a few weeks ago, sat down watched it, and by the time it was over I was already halfway done with outlining the video!

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed!

I agree with the previous persons comments - really superb analysis. Excellent. I bought this on blu ray just a couple of months ago and watched it again. I cant believe it was Feb 1993 i watched this at the movies. 24 years ago. How time goes...But great analysis. Nice movie choices - many in my fav list: Pulp Fiction, American Beauty, Groundhog Day - i havent yet saw Muriel's Wedding in your reviews. Its one of my all time favs. Nice to see it one day.

Thank you!

+Jack's Movie Reviews That's my second video, the first one was "No country for old man" you have pretty good insights, love em! Please, is there any possibility of you doing "Somewhere in time" ?? The one with Christopher Reeve. I woulb be very glad and maybe some of your followers get to know that awesome movie! Thanks in advance :D

Also you got another subscriber! A real shame that you have so few subscribers, you deserve a lot more.

Completely agree 😊😎

Not quite, his real ticket out of the time warp was; whatever happens, I have this moment, I am happy .. now 🙂

Hear hear

That's the best way to describe it, I watched it for the first time in 5 years a couple weeks ago and loved it.

And Andie MacDowell's talent too! Do not confuse Andie MacDowell with Andie Mack. March 27, 2020, 3:48am

Which channel???

Link or it didn't happen

Its on the channel Mosh.

in the original screen play, he was in the loop for 10,000 years.

It was pobably close to a thousand years, not 33

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

Every christmas,, for me it's a must ☺

:D!

Thanks, you too!

Thank you! That really means a lot! I definitely want to talk about Taxi Driver at one point, I'm not sure when, but I can guarantee that it will happen!

I mean I could have, but when would I cover Surf's Up?

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And if you don't wanna listen to the whole thing first, I strongly recommend starting out with Nobody Cares (which has an onstage car chase and it looks so cool live!), Playing Nancy, If I Had My Time Again, and Seeing You. Those are always the ones they tend to showcase anyway at public events.

I haven't but that sounds great! I'll have to check it out soon!

Jack's Movie Reviews I would love that!

Thanks Richard! I'm looking forward to a hopefully better 2017!

The "problem" with Christmas movies is that they are either aren't about Christmas, don't offer much discussion, or have already been discussed to death! The Big Short does take place in the last few days of 2007 and early in 2008...

I mean, Shane Black movies are usually set around the holidays and when he asked why, he gave this answer: It tends to be a touchstone for me,” he admits. “Christmas represents a little stutter in the march of days, a hush in which we have a chance to assess and retrospect our lives. I tend to think also that it just informs as a backdrop. The first time I noticed it was Three Days of the Condor, the Sydney Pollack film, where Christmas in the background adds this really odd, chilling counterpoint to the espionage plot. I also think that Christmas is just a thing of beauty, especially as it applies to places like Los Angeles, where it’s not so obvious, and you have to dig for it, like little nuggets. One night, on Christmas Eve, I walked past a Mexican lunch wagon serving tacos, and I saw this little string, and on it was a little broken plastic figurine, with a light bulb inside it, of the Virgin Mary. And I thought, that’s just a little hidden piece of magic. You know, all around the city are little slices, little icons of Christmas, that are as effective and beautiful in and of themselves as any 40-foot Christmas tree on the lawn of the White House. So that, in a lot of words, is the answer.”

Wonderful words indeed. Anyway: there are quite a few well known movies set around the holidays or even on Christmas Eve, but that doesn't make them Christmas movies. For some reason "Home Alone" and "Die Hard" are the exceptions - and both even have sequels also set during the holidays. "Lethal Weapon" (1987 film) is another example, so is Shane Black's IMHO great "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang", but both definitely don't qualify as "Christmas movies". That said: Happy Holidays!

Groundhog Day is my number 2 favourite christmas movie

Me too!

Jack's Movie Reviews Your analysis was bang on, and this movie really feels much more relatable now.

Thank you! I love Midnight In Paris, I'd love to talk about it some time soon!

Right up there with "It's a wonderful life" and "A christmas Carol" In my opinion 🙂

@J C It won't be the last And did you know, yesterday Phil clearly saw his shadow, it means six more weeks of winter 🙂

Totally agree!

Very possibly, I didn't love it the first time I saw it, I'll rewatch it and maybe enjoy it more!

Cool!

That would make a nice psychological horror thriller.

There reaches a point where he'd half to sleep, then.......- take your little hand in mine-

The greatness of this movie totally escaped the Americans, they thought it was merely a comedy

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I did, I liked it, the highs were some of the highest in the entire saga. I had a few problems with pacing, characters, dialogue, and CGI.

I'd have to agree. I also thought the score was kind of weak and the sound editing was bad at a couple points (crowd in background in the scene when Jyn speaks to the rebel leaders).

I love it, and think it is hilarious, well put together, and overall a ton of fun!

Because it repeats, just like the movie.

Jack's Movie Reviews oh I love you

Because the video itself is a time loop ;-)

Thank you! I don't have a Patreon, right now I do this because I love doing it, not for any monetary reasons!

The Count of Monte Cristo That's admirable. Though have you considered it may allow you to do more of what you love?

Jordan Canning I think you ment to reply to jack

In hindsight I should have, but I also really wanted to discuss it!

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