First Time Watching - Groundhog Day - Reaction

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First Time Watching - Groundhog Day - Reaction
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[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Thank you so much to everyone for watching my reaction? It means a lot! I hope you enjoyed it and please check out some of my other reaction videos.

[@scottswenson383]

Did you wanna talk about the movie Groundhog Day or did you just wanna chit chat? lol Movie is a classic....never gets old

[@ChrisBrown-rf3yp]

Lovely movie, when he pummeled the alarm clock though 😂😂, keep going james I'm addicted ✌

[@Greybeardmedic]

That was a fun one James, that was definitely Bill Murray at his best. It might be his signature movie. Please add Ghostbusters to the list if its not already there. Looking forward to Back to the Future #3.

[@bradjensen4927]

Great channel! You really really need to watch Lord of the Rings (extended editions) - the greatest film trilogy ever made!

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

@Robert Smith That's cool!

[@JacobG093]

As someone who struggled with crippling anxiety and depression for years, this movie became a fantasy to me. I felt that I was wasting so much time hiding from the world. Literally years of my life spent away and alone. The idea of repeating the day over and over and, more importantly, having time to self-improve and change your ways... What a gift!

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

wow, I love it thanks

[@chadburkhart4603]

I've been to Punxy for groundhog day. It's a trip. People partying, singing, dancing, having fun. Before covid Gobblers Knob would have 15,000 to 20,000 people for it. When covid happened the only people there were the Inner Circle (the guys in top hats). This year they had about 15,000 or so people there.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

so it bounced back. cool

[@bobbuethe1477]

My Dad used to say, "If the groundhog sees his shadow, it means six more weeks of winter. If not, it'll only be a month and a half."

[@jflaugher]

To answer your question: Groundhog Day was orginally an ancient European pagan agrarian holiday called Imbolc (it has since been Christianized into Candlemas). On Imbolc people would watch the dens of hybernating animals for signs of Spring. If the animals saw their shadow (because there's still snow on the ground) the animal would return to their dens and continue to hybernate for roughly six weeks. If they didn't see their shadow, it was a sign that there might be an early Spring thaw, thus allowing farmers to begin planting crops early.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Interesting thanks

[@leeannmcdermott8313]

You would love the movie “what about bob?” - you mentioned “The guy choking on the meat “ with the voice you like is actually Bill Murray’s brother 👍🏻

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Oh cool

[@ryant3600]

He was also Clarks boss in Christmas Vacation

[@Mark_E_M]

Yes! What About Bob is a GREAT movie!

[@tdali8347]

The mayor (the guy choking on the meat, who also was in charge of presenting the groundhog to the crowd), is Brian Doyle-Murray, Bill Murray's brother. It was a delight watching you enjoy this movie!

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Well thank you so much. That's a cool fact. I hope you check out some of my other content

[@torinojohnson4218]

Another great Bill Murray film, & is in my opinion a classic. This turned out to be not only funny, but heartfelt.

[@RottedPopcornandHorror1966]

Originally, the film's director, Harold Ramis, stated that he thought Bill's character was trapped in Punxsutawney for about 10 years. In 2009, however, he revealed that estimate was probably too short. “It takes at least 10 years to get good at anything,” Harold said, “and allotting for the down time and misguided years he spent, it had to be more like 30 or 40 years.”.xx

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

30 to 40 years? Could you handle it?

[@ReallyGoodName3000]

Originally in the script Phil would read one page of a book from a book shelf in the dinner. He was shown to go through all the books multiple times, indicating the passage of tens of thousands of days.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

In my full reaction I talk about just sitting in the library for several hours everyday just reading books. I would love that. I'd stay away from the kids section probably

[@poppys34]

“Morons, your bus is leaving.” One of my favorite quotes. I say it often.

[@joeymac3777]

In regards to how long he lived the time loop...I've heard as few as 10, to as many as 10,000 years of this. We know it has to be an insanely long time for him to learn so much about so many people, become an ice sculptor, and a professional pianist. Great video James! I always look forward to your uploads. 😎

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Someone said in the DVD commentary they state 10+years

[@joeymac3777]

@@AwesomeUSMovies They say something to that effect. Everyone has their own theory. Given the amount of time it took him to get good at everything he's good at...takes a long, long time.

[@vincegamer]

The cameraman is Chris Elliott. I think you would enjoy him in other things. He used to write and perform on The late show with David Letterman. Then he had his own TV sitcom notable for the fact that his character died a horrible death in the end of every episode. More recently played the mayor in schitt's Creek

[@BigGator5]

Great movie. Watch it at least once a year. Fun Fact: Bill Murray was bitten by the groundhog twice during shooting. Murray had to have anti rabies injections, because the bites were so severe.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

That's horrible. Those hurt a lot

[@michaelconnor1542]

@@AwesomeUSMovies I would ask if you meant the bites or the rabies shots, but I'm pretty sure the answer would be yes.

[@michaelconnor1542]

It is telling about his character, that he got the rabies shots. Considering how painful the shots are, no one would have blamed him for letting them destroy Phill to find out if it had rabies.

[@pureserenity524]

Bitten by a groundhog? That's how Spiderman got his powers (except it was a spider). Was the groundhog radioactive? Is that what made the time resting happen?

[@BigGator5]

Crystal Morgan ...I don't know anything about a radioactive groundhog, but your subscription list has my interest. I'm not going to apologize for being forward, because life is too short: Are you a woman, live in Florida, and currently single?

[@nooneofconsequence1251]

My mom watched this movie so many times day after day for a while it felt like Groundhog Day inside our house. But, that was okay because this is honestly one of the funniest films ever made and I never get sick of itl

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

It was great

[@knight4iam]

Favorite movie of mine for 30 years. Great reaction. I took my wife to the Groundhog Festival 10 years ago. We passed the actor who played NED RYERSON on the street and got a picture with him. He must go there in reality for GROUNDHOG DAY. A few things about Phil's time there... it took 6 months to get good at throwing cards in a hat. But he was most likely there for years at that point. Someone on youtube created a realistic timeline based on all the events and how long it would take to learn his skills at the end of the film... according to their estimates, Phil Conners was there for decades. Possibly 40 years.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Someone commented that the DVD commentary says 10+

[@e72882]

I love this movie so much. It is, in my opinion, the best performance that Bill Murray has ever done for a film. While his character goes through a transformation and becomes a better person by the end, he still retains that Bill Murray swagger and charm. I also liked the idea of being trapped in a time loop forever until he finally get's it right. I loved the moral of the story as well.

[@chuckhackett4493]

Fun fact: Brian Doyle Murray is Bill Murray's big brother.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

That's cool!

[@candicelitrenta8890]

Andie McDowell who plays Rita, is not only an actress, but she was also a model early in her career before acting. Turns out though she is really good at acting

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Yeah she was great

[@VonPatzy]

The mayor of Puxatawney who Phil saves from choking is played by Brian Doyle Murray, Bill’s big brother who is in several of his movies.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Wait what???? That is his big brother??? No WAY. That's AWESOME!

[@kenrobins6262]

One of the guys in the car when Phil drives on the railroad tracks is Rick Ducommun. You really liked him in Red October. He was the helicopter navigator who was telling the puking story to Jack Ryan (Alec Baldwin). Rick was a comedian before he got into acting.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Oh yeah

[@pleutron]

This is one of my favorite Bill Murray comedies and just comedies in general. Love it man. Glad you enjoyed it. Maybe you've seen them... but could also check out Bill Murray in *_Scrooged_* and also *_What About Bob_*

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Added to my list, thanks for the suggestion.

[@CCC-rd3gc]

Это был лёгкий, смешной и в то же время трогательный и даже глубокий фильм. И мне понравилась Ваша реакция. Очень приятно видеть, как человек ценит юмор и реагирует так искренне на все шутки. Спасибо :)

[@SmithDoe]

According to filmmakers, Phil was trapped in this loop for about 10 years. (An early version of the script mentioned 10 000 Years, but I think they found out it was a little too intense.)

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

I think he would go insane

[@LordVolkov]

@@AwesomeUSMovies He probably did, and then came back around eventually... 😅

[@peterhecker1343]

@@AwesomeUSMovies I've seen an Essay/a Video about the Groundhog Day. Someone analysed everything Phil did or said and they estimated the Timeloop to last a Minimum of 10-15 Years, probably longer (depending how intensive Phil is learning/improving his Skills and learning about all the People in Town,Rita, etc.)

[@nooneofconsequence1251]

Given everything that happens in the movie I think 10 years is actually ridiculous. 10,000 seems more plausible. To know literally every single person in the town, their entire backstory, know every single thing that happens in the town every day down to the exact second it happens so that you can count down to it - that alone would take 10,000 years - plus on top of that...becoming a doctor, learning French, becoming a master piano player, master ice sculptor, master card flipper, a doctor/chiropractor, creating the perfect date with Rita, dating and sleeping with probably every other woman in town... and then going through his other periods where he was too depressed to do anything, or trying to kill himself.. 10 years is WAY too short a time span to get all of that done. It was at least 100 years. And much more likely 10,000+. I mean, I've lived in my town for several years and I still don't even know all the people who live on my street. Phil knew the intimate details of the lives of every person in Punxatawny. He must have had SO MANY days where he just would go and befriend a new person, and then spend a few weeks or months going back to them, talking to them, doing different things with them. Just to change things up a bit it makes sense. But how else would he achieve omniscience? If it was 10k in an early script and then they changed it to 10 to be less intense, then there must have been many other parts of the script that they left the same that only make sense with the 10k timeframe.

[@nooneofconsequence1251]

He said he saw that one movie over 100 times... that's half a year gone right there. And you have to assume that theater has more than one movie playing. He's probably seen all of them upwards of 100 times. And that was very early on in the movie! 10 years is WAY too short. As much as happens on-screen you have to assume, based on context and other clues, that there's at least 1000x more stuff that happens off-screen. Probably more than that. He had to keep doing it until he got the day perfectly right.

[@EJBing]

The reason the time loop ended is because Phil finally bought life insurance from Ned.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Love this

[@Yugioh420]

Can you imagine his monthly's? Dude buys every insurance imaginable thinking the next day just going to reset everything and now he stuck with insurance for things not even possible to happen in that state.

[@highstimulation2497]

your LAUGH at 7:00 was so rhythmic and musical!

[@dalehenrickson6243]

Phil on the piano was playing somewhere in Time

[@tremorsfan]

The legend says that if the groundhog sees his shadow he'll become frightened and go back into hiding. Of course whether the groundhog does or doesn't see his shadow, there will always be 6 weeks of winter.

[@centuryrox]

James, just an FYI...The guy who was choking on the meat is Brian Doyle-Murray, Bill Murray's real-life brother. Also, the actor you remember from Ghostbusters is Harold Ramis, the director of this movie.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

His brother, really? That's cool.

[@burkeiowa]

Regarding the 6 weeks, the basis for that is based on the seasons. We often think of winter starting well before the winter solstice, just like how we often think of summer starting well before late June. The weather tends to shift closer to the midpoint between the solstices and the equinoxes. Halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox is the week of Groundhog's Day. Each season lasts 13 weeks. So the halfway point is 6.5 weeks. Thus, when they say it's 6 more weeks of winter, it's really 6 weeks give or take a few days before the spring (vernal) equinox. When spring is just around the corner, I often said it was just around the corner in 6 weeks. Some animals do respond to the shift in the seasons by roughly that time of year. I saw someone else pointed out some pagan origins, and suggested that Christians tried to co-opt the day as Candlemas. However, the Christian part is based on the events of the Bible. Once one determines the date of birth of Jesus, which has a few options, but many very, very early sources point to December 25th, other dates naturally follow. Jewish customs set a different number of days post-birth for the presentation of the child in the Temple. For males, it was 40 days. 40 days after Christmas is February 2nd. The Christianization of something pagan could sound plausible if one doesn't know the customs and origins of the people and times.

[@cinderblockstudios]

A number of years ago someone did the math on an estimate of how long Phil spent reliving the same day. I think it was something like 35-40 years.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Someone commented that the DVD commentary says 10+ years

[@jayge17]

I guess I always thought they never wanted a definitive answer given as to how long he relived the day. In the same way we never find out why the phenomenon occurred in the first place. One of my favorite movies starring one of my favorite actors! Great reaction James! Only wish the part where he tries to save the homeless man was included, it is a major turning point for Phil, I always thought that's when he realized there's some things you can't change, as in life, all you can do is be the best possible person you can be. And that's what he did. And that's what broke the curse! Happy Groundhogs Day! 😉 And good luck with the beard!

[@ckobo84]

Anyone who's played linear type video games can relate to this movie. Do the same thing over and over learning from you mistakes till you get it right. I don't think I ever actually conquered a video game, I would get too frustrated and give up.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

That's a good point. Yep, should have included it

[@Lynn705Hal]

Saw this in the theater when it came out. I'd never been to a movie b4 where the entire audience laugh out loud through almost the entire movie. ... Thx for your reaction. 👍

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Thanks for watching

[@ekajkroy5456]

According to a study done on this film, Phil spends a total of 12,395 days trapped in Punxsutawney on Groundhog Day. This translates to 33 years and 350 days.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Nope I'd be nuts

[@stanmann356]

In the original script, once Phil broke out of his loop, Rita started looping the next day when she woke up with Phil.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Really that would suck

[@kierarene6604]

Omg this movie drove me nuts. I never expected it to keep repeating as long as it did. I felt so bad for him.

[@d.-_-.b]

Thanks for pointing out this reaction, and sorry I missed removing it from my list. Also, those likes are getting REAL close to 1,000!

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

It's been tooo long. Aint going to happen at this point.

[@msj2677]

This was one of my husband’s favorite movies.

[@raymacdonaldcreations505]

Another great comedy is "Harry and the Henderson's" starring John Lithgow as a macho hunter proud of his "trophies" on his walls... Until he accidentally hits a Bigfoot in the woods with his car... Then things get "Harry"... ;) I think you'd love this movie, plenty of tears of laughter and sadness. A great family film! Hope you can do a reaction to it. Don't search the trailer because it gives a lot away... You'll enjoy the movie more if you go into it blind.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

I'll add it to my list thanks.

[@shainewhite2781]

Such a fun movie! It's one of those Bill Murray films that people often talk about. What would you do if YOU got stuck in a time warp and relived the same day over and over? Well, Bill Murray is about to find out.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Yeah I had no clue what this movie was really about.

[@josepho7083]

Imagine if you could do this for as long as you want. I would have done a lot of the same things...good and bad. Then end the loop when you are ready. This is a funny movie that I watch once a year. AWESOME reaction! Go Hawks!

[@Dweebix]

8:17 I had to take a second look for a second, I thought their was another person in the shot! lol..

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Lol, drinking coffee at the right time.

[@TheKrensada]

Sees Harold Ramis "it's the guy from Ghostbusters!" Fully unaware of the fact that Bill Murray is in this movie. Subscribed.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Thanks for the sub

[@aapje]

Bill Murray really nailed it here.

[@burkeiowa]

Some people have tried to compute how many years (decades, actually) that Phil would have to have been in the loop as a minimum. The original concept of the film would have had us joining into the situation in the midst of the loops, well after Phil had gotten used to it. But they changed it to allow us to enter into the loop with him and discover the oddity with him. They cut a concept that was intended to help Phil keep track of how many times he experienced the loop. At the bed and breakfast, there was a bookshelf full of books that he was going to be reading a page of each day. He would start with the first book on the top shelf. Without the ability to leave a bookmark that could survive the loop without losing the place, he had to read the books a page at a time to know where he left off. At some point, he would complete that book and start the next book. Then he would reach the end of the top shelf and start the next row. This would continue, and he would eventually reach the end of the last book on the bookshelf. Then he would restart that process... That would really make the weight of the time heavy on viewers. Oh, and a sequel was considered. The sequel that never happened would have had Rita experience a loop of the next day. I liked the movie as a stand-alone. But at the same time, it would have been interesting to see someone who has been through the loop observing someone going through the loop. The swapping of those roles may have been interesting. But I am satisfied with the one movie.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Plus I don't think she could have pulled off the comedy aspects as well.

[@v3g3t4m4t1c]

I would get in so much trouble if I knew I was going to relive the same day every day...

[@nathanpeoples2319]

This is one of my favorite comedy movies of all time! Bill Murray is a treasure. I highly recommend seeing some of his other movies like Caddyshack, Stripes, Lost In Translation.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Thanks, I've added all these to my list. It's appreciated

[@AndrewDixonMusic]

Another classic of the 90s on a similar theme of someone trying to escape somewhere they are trapped in is The Truman Show. A superb movie I think you would really enjoy!

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Added to list thanks

[@3DJapan]

I have not been to Punxsutawney but I live in Pennsylvania so we hear about it every Groundhog Day.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

I bet, you should totally go at least once.

[@musicevolution6549]

According to the DVD commentary the director says Phil was stuck in the same time loop for 10 years

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Someone else said 30 years. I could believe 10.

[@fritzkaraldo8452]

10 years? No wonder why he tried to kill himself. I'm glad they let that in. Nowdays you would have either a warning or it would be just hinted at.

[@angelagraves865]

Another Harold Ramis comedy that sort of gets philosophical but stays really funny is Bedazzled (2000). I love that one, too.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Thanks, added to my list

[@mvasqu762]

Brother, I think you really would like this Steve Martin movie called my blue heaven. I haven't seen anyone review it and it's such a hidden gem.

[@garylee3685]

Everybody doesn't know Phil, but Phil knows everybody. Everyone that came up to him at the party had an interaction with him that one day.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

You are 100% correct. It's not thought of that

[@michaelconnor1542]

Sadly this would be the last collaboration between longtime friends Bill Murray and Harold Ramus, and not long after was the last time they spoke. They had creative differences over this movie. Murray wanted it to be darker and Ramus lighter. Personally I think it had the perfect balance. I adore this film, but would give it up, so those two could have remained friends. They eventually patched things up, but sadly it was after Harold Ramus could no longer speak and days before his passing. This is one of the many reasons Ghostbusters Afterlife is so emotional for so many.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Good stuff thanks

[@stonerviking4079]

The guy choking on the steak is actually Bill Murray's brother, Brian Doyle Murray.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

That's AWESOME

[@prltqdf9]

A few more 80's flicks that I think you'll enjoy! Innerspace (1987) Real Genius (1985) The Lost Boys (1987)

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

added to my list thanks

[@merchillio]

Some people say he was stuck for a few thousand years but he would have gone crazy. It has to be a few years to become that good at that many things.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

So far people are saying 30+ but DVD commentary said 10+

[@goldieschooch8512]

I feel like I repeat the same day over & over & over again! Been years since I watched this. ✌🏻☀️

[@spiritscar]

This was a really fun reaction video to see you go in completely blind. LOL A movie like this is so much of the fun of seeing a reactor go in with no knowledge. I can see how much you enjoy comedies. And it’s a lot of fun to see you enjoy them. I’m recommending a particular comedy I think you’ll have a lot of fun with. “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” from 2004 I bet that would make for a really fun reaction!

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

I'll add it to the list thanks

[@David-eo8if]

When the groundhog sees his shadow, its on a cloudy day?!

[@reebokprincess1]

Seems like something interesting the van pulling out of the driveway at the end makes it feel like the next day ending of the holiday I tried to imagine it not having the van pull out and it wouldn't have felt like it

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

I don't get it

[@un0RRS]

This is one of my all time favorite films. Bill Murray is a comedy genius, total legend.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

I need to watch more of his stuff.

[@un0RRS]

@@AwesomeUSMovies Stripes, CaddyShack, and Scrooged are my other favorites of his.

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

Andie McDowell was also great in "Greencard."

[@jannorton5108]

I knew you would love the great comedy in this classic movie!

[@totomomo18]

Great Movie. It is a comedic spiritual movie . Fun fact the mayor of the town is Bill Murray real brother. Also there was suppose to be a scene that there was a witch who cursed Phil but they decided not to put it in and leave it open. Another movie with same time loop story but more serious and sci fi is The Edge of Tomorrow 2014 with Tom Cruise. Another great Bill Murray sarcastic comedy movie is MeatBalls or the Ghostbusters movies (You should see the second one also).

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Yep already reacted to Ghostbusters. I didn't know there was a 2nd one. I'll add Meatballs to my list thanks.

[@totomomo18]

@@AwesomeUSMovies You should also add The Edge of Tomorrow . It is a really great movie. One of the last great movies in the last years. It is really rare to find good movies this days.

[@LordVolkov]

@@AwesomeUSMovies Meatballs is a classic summer camp comedy. Can't wait for you to get around to it.

[@tempsitch5632]

Meatballs really isn’t much of a Murray movie. He’s in it doing his thing, but not the star. There are no stars. They were all young unknowns. It’s a silly 70’s teen romp. Directed by Reitman that also did Ghostbusters. One of the pretty young girls in that cast is a close personal friend of mine these days and still a great actress when she’s not being a Mom.

[@totomomo18]

@@tempsitch5632 He was maybe an unknown but he stool the show. He was the main character no one else really shined in the movie.

[@MaxWindshear]

Great reaction! I love this movie. My wife gets mad when I want to re-watch it. After all, it's the same day played out a bunch of times and I want to watch the movie multiple times too?!

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

That's funny

[@PrimeCircuit]

"I don't even like myself!" ~ Phil

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

love it

[@Mesozoic2]

Groundhog Day is a classic!

[@mbeina326]

the motivation at the end though, thank you bro

[@shadowfrost__]

A fun fact for this movie is that it was actually shot entirely backwards. Harold Ramis knew from working with Bill Murray so many times, that during the filming process Bill becomes more and more of an ass on set till he is almost unbearable to work with. So in order to capitalize on that Ramis shot the beginning part when the character is an ass last to get the best performance from Bill.

[@nicoleross3835]

this movie never gets old, but I too thought it was Groundhog's Day

[@skysamfreeman]

Bill Murray was perfect for this role. Such a great movie.

[@janabraam7963]

Punxatawney Pa, is the ground hog the they use every year on Ground Hog's day. Every year I want to shoot that damn ground hog because he always sees his shadow. It started when German speaking people from Europe came over here. Feb 2nd was known as Badger Day, If a badger emerging from his burrow on a sunny day & cast a shadow, it was said to be a warning of 4 more weeks of winter. Times & traditions changed a bit over the years. Great reaction.

[@ReginaldPennysworth]

Me, checking your channel once a week: "HE'S NEVER SEEN [insert classic movie]?!"

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

That's what my family has been saying for 20 years. Lol

[@Yugioh420]

When he said no 6 months, he was referring to it taking 6 months just to learn that one skill not that it's only been 6 months by then.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Oh got it

[@tree6787]

You're awesome and I'm so happy I stumbled on this channel!😁😊

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Glad you're enjoying it

[@toanzhou]

Other countries have the same custom, I know in Serbia there is the bear that comes out and sees the shadow and that means a longer winter, so I’m thinking there’s some kind of correspondance with the overcast skies at that time of year generally meaning there will be less late winter storms.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

That's funny

[@ryanaromero]

I vote for the shaving of the beard... +1000 likes please, let's go!

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

We'll see

[@susanstein6604]

The groundhog seeing his shadow is an old superstition.

[@brachiator1]

It's fun to see that the movie holds up well and that the theme of how to live a good life still resonate.

[@PsychoMuffinSDM]

Wow! I’m glad you never learned the premise. You learning was so much fun!

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

So glad you enjoyed. Lots of content to watch now

[@Greybeardmedic]

Well, if you see your wife signing up for 900 new email accounts you will know how she feels about the beard.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Great comment

[@christophercattie]

Groundhog day is a wild fun party to go to

[@ronalddobis6782]

Harold Ramis the director says he spends about ten years reliving the same day.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Good to know thanks

[@xr4tihonk]

The man that was choking that you liked is Bill's real life brother Brian Doyle-Murray, they are in a lot of movies together. You are quickly becoming my favourite reactor, I liked because you deserve it regardless of whether you shave or not. Love from Canada.

[@AwesomeUSMovies]

Thank you so much. I love Canada. Been there many times

[@keithanderson1980]

Original script says he was stuck for 10,000 years

[@chris...9497]

Really should watch "Michael", starring John Travolta with support from Andie MacDowell and William Hurt.

[@grumpyoltimer7523]

Watched a few of your reactions and really enjoyed them. Got yourself a new sub!

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Welcome aboard!

[@hifijohn]

There are websites that talk about how many times he relives the same day.

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I think the consensus is 33 years.

[@hifijohn]

​@@AwesomeUSMoviesThe shortest time was 8 years, 8 months and 16 days and the longest was 10000 years. but a little over 33 years is common number I have heard.

[@Kernow80]

Ive never lauughed so hard as watching you watching this. 😂😂

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Happy to hear it, check out my comedy playlist.

[@tree6787]

You have to really think he must have been there for years. He'll learn how to ice sculpt he learned different languages, I mean it must have taken him at least couple months just to learn how to throw the Cards into the Hat.

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33 years based on comments

[@candicelitrenta8890]

The guy who Phil saved from choking is his REAL-LIFE brother. If you see Scrooged, he plays the dad of Bill Murry's character as well

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That's awesome!!! Scrooged was on my Christmas poll but it didn't win.

[@astromanjdh5908]

One theory is that Ned the insurance salesman is the devil “I sure as heckfire remember you!” and that Phil sold his soul by buying the insurance (signing a contract with the Devil) to escape the time loop. Alternatively, and on the bright side, the time loop for 10,000 years (mastering all that knowledge, new skills, and achieving enlightenment is not quickly done for most) was to achieve enlightenment per Buddhist philosophy that allowed his release.

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Interesting theory

[@greenpeasuit]

I find it interesting you pronounced the last names of Bill Murray and Brian Doyle Murray differently. They are brothers. Brian plays the mayor with the "very distinct voice".

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That is funny. I'm a dork

[@tree6787]

I love how much you wanted to give the homeless man money. 😁😊😅😂🤣

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Of course

[@DavidWright1138]

Ramis has said that his 10 year estimate was probably too short, and it was more like 30-40 years. 33 years, I think is the bare minimum for mastering all of the skills he mastered, plus the people he learned about (and slept with), all the times he failed to woo Rita, all the incidents and accidents he interacted with, just the deaths we saw (or heard about) on-screen, and seeing "Heidi 2" one-hundred times. That assumes he's actually working diligently for the rest of the time we don't see him goofing off; but how many books did he read on French poetry? How many other books did he read? How much time did he actually spend with the people of Punxatawny? Could do your head in; but everyone needs a day off now and again, and I'd bet it was a lot loner than 40 years.

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It was a lot anyway you consider it

[@GregInHouston2]

So Wednesday, everyone should eat pork sausage because it will be Groundhog Day and pork sausage is made with ground hog. If you ask a piano teacher, they will tell you that you cannot learn the piano in 1 day like that. There are stretching exercises that you need to do in order to reach some of the keys. Everything resets so he cannot stretch the hand muscles to perform as needed.

[@tempsitch5632]

That’s not true at all.

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Interesting.

[@LordVolkov]

Bill Murray is a master of sarcastic quips. I love his transition from mean to kind over the course of his time-loop, and the shenanigans he gets up to as he essentially becomes immortal are very thought provoking. For a horror comedy with the same timeloop premise - Happy Death Day. As others have pointed out, Bill's older brother Brian is the mayor. Two of his other brothers, John and Joel, are also actors. Very talented family. Brian and John are in the Christmas classic Scrooged with Bill. Hopefully you can get to it when the holidays roll around this year.

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Scrooged was on my Christmas poll but it didn't win. Maybe this year.

[@tempsitch5632]

Both John and Joel are in Scrooged as well as Brian. 9 kids in that family. Yikes.

[@slobberydog]

The worst part of this if it should happen to someone today, their progression in any game they play would not be saved.

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LOL ^ That is sooooo true! Forza FTW!

[@focalized]

This story is like a fantasy and nightmare at the same time.

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Agreed, what would you want to learn