Ah, so the groundhogs have different opinions about when spring will be! A bit like humans, really....
Regarding the film, it needs watching very carefully. Arrogant TV reporter Phil goes into Punxsutawney hating the event, all the townsfolk and even his colleagues. He then gets caught up in a time loop, forced to relive the same day again and again.
But if you look at each repetition carefully, there are differences. He learns from some of his mistakes each time. As each repetition occurred in the film, I was saying, "Oh, no! Learn from last time!" Sometimes he learned, sometimes he didn't. But you can see the difference in his attitude each time around.
He goes from being grumpy, cynical and self-centred - via despair, depression and even attempted suicide - to become a man dedicated to helping others, caring for the weak and helpless, full of love. Finally, when he realises this is his "vocation", he wins the attention and love of the lady he wanted - and decides to settle down in the town he once bitterly despised.
Sorry for the rambling about the film....I just love it. Regarding the real Groundhog Day, apparently the Punxsutawney animal thinks more winter lies ahead, unlike the Canadian one. Well, we will soon know. We can't change when winter ends, but we can change our hearts!
Regarding the film, it needs watching very carefully. Arrogant TV reporter Phil goes into Punxsutawney hating the event, all the townsfolk and even his colleagues. He then gets caught up in a time loop, forced to relive the same day again and again.
But if you look at each repetition carefully, there are differences. He learns from some of his mistakes each time. As each repetition occurred in the film, I was saying, "Oh, no! Learn from last time!" Sometimes he learned, sometimes he didn't. But you can see the difference in his attitude each time around.
He goes from being grumpy, cynical and self-centred - via despair, depression and even attempted suicide - to become a man dedicated to helping others, caring for the weak and helpless, full of love. Finally, when he realises this is his "vocation", he wins the attention and love of the lady he wanted - and decides to settle down in the town he once bitterly despised.
Sorry for the rambling about the film....I just love it. Regarding the real Groundhog Day, apparently the Punxsutawney animal thinks more winter lies ahead, unlike the Canadian one. Well, we will soon know. We can't change when winter ends, but we can change our hearts!
