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Groundhog day is a 1993 comedy/ drama film that was directed by Harold Ramis, starring Bill Murray as Phil Connors, a narcissistic Weatherman. He finds himself stuck in a time loop, reliving the same day, “groundhog day” over and over again.
The film is widely regarded as a comedic classic and gained popularity due to its philosophical depth and its ability to tackle complex themes in a light hateful manner. One of the most prominent themes of the film is the concept of repetition and the idea that we can break free from the repetition by changing our actions and attitudes.
Phil Connors initially experiences groundhog day as a nightmare, trapped in a small town with no way out. However, as he realizes that he is reliving the same day over and over again he starts to take advantage of his newfound freedom, indulging in his worst impulse and causing chaos wherever he goes. …show more content…

He tries just about everything including killing himself many times. Nothing worked, it was only when he began to use his time to help others and make a positive impact on the world around him that he finally found a way to break the cycle and move on.
He moves on by finding true happiness and fulfillment by helping others and making an impact on the world, which was a big change from his old desires to only help himself. This message is emphasized by Phil’s gradual transformation from a self centered narcissistic to a compassionate and selfless individual who is loved by those around

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