GROUNDHOG DAY

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[tinattaro]

This movie was do interesting But sometime, I felt bored because same scene was repeated over and over
I thought that If I were [Phil], I would do same thing like Phil because I want to change my past which I have been regretting the whole time.

For instance, bad memories which I quarreled with bf and regretting which I cut my hair .. like this I couldn't guess how this movie [would] finish..but it was [a] great movie because [the] end was happy! In addition, I could understand its story easily! I was glad !

Teacher's note: The first poster for Groundhog Day seems to have a clear understanding of the film's unusual concept and how it relates to our lives. I am glad that this author found a personal connection with this classic movie. Thank you for being the first to post.

--mike http://www.moviesgrowenglish.com

[Ted]

Groundhog day is one of the events in particular places to predict the weather in the region by using a groundhog. If the groundhog went back to his nest after he showed up graund, the weather would be predicted winter lasted. If the graundhog did not go back the nest, the weather would be predicted spring coming soon.

The answer to how many times he repeated the same day is uncountable.

Phil changed in terms of his personality. At first, he was not nice to anybody. After he experienced the [same] day many times, he began being nice to everybody. On the way to be[ing] nice, he cheated many people by making prediction that he knows. However, he could not get Rita's attention even though he used the day again and again. This process could make him generous somehow.

This stuff that people experience a same day cannot happen. However, this movie makes me think about the importance [of] how [we should] treat each day preciously. That's interesting. I don't wanna be stuck [in] the same day though.


Teacher's note: Yes, how many times is it that poor Phil repeats the same day? Enough to become a good piano player and ice sculptor, I would reckon. Anyone want to guess? Anybody? This author hints at the idea that the movie never tells us exactly how Phil ends up in this situation. Anyone have a theory? Anyb . . .? Thanks, Ted, for a thorough observation.

--mike http://www.moviesgrowenglish.com

[I-Rong]

It was my first time to watch this movie. It was very interesting and touching.

Groundhog Day is a ceremony to predict the weather of winter. Some people say that if the groundhog comes out of his hole and sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter.

Phil, a reporter who was not easy going with co-workers. At first time he noticed he re-live[d] in the same day of Groundhog Day, he got crazy and confused. After countless times, he began to remember many details and learned many skills that he had never learned before.

The homeless [man] who he met every day, Phil changed from ignor[ing] to giving him money and taking him to eat dinner, until he died in a hospital. He noticed that even thought he can re-live the same day, he can't change everything he want. This is life.
Finally, he learned how to cherish the life, people who [are] around him and love, and he met the day after Groundhog Day.

I like this movie because it made me think about my life. If I have a chance to re-live the same day, i will learn [as] many things as I can.

Thanks for sharing and read my opinion.

Teacher's note: It is my pleasure to share and read yours along with all the wonderful posts from students all over the world. When I was your age, I never would have imagined having such an honor. I like how this post makes a sincere personal connection with Phil and his fate. Thanks for posting.

--mike http://www.moviesgrowenglish.com

[Kade]

From my understanding after watching this awesome movie. Groundhog day is a time of the year in winter where a lot channels and people interesting in observing how a particular animal behave[s]. The behavior of this animal will make them able to predict whether is this winter going to be a long or a short winter. Usually this day is more popular in colder cities in the US and that's why we didn't hear a lot about it in Los Angeles.

Teacher's note: This author does a good job of describing how Groundhog Day might appear from a distance. I wonder how he feels about the actual story line, Phil Conners? Thanks for posting.

--mike http://www.moviesgrowenglish.com

[Erolakbas]

It(?) is celebrated on Februvary 2. When the weather is cloudy and the groundhog come[s] out in to its cave , it means spring will come early; however when the weather is sunny and the groundhog come out in to its cave , see its shadow and turn back to its cave that means winter will continue for 6 weeks. Its many times you can't calculate it.

Phil's personality was changed. Phil became a better person.At first phil didn't care [about] anybody[,] but after this event happened Phil became more sensitive , honest and helpful.

In my opinion this movie was good and prerceptive. You can see that if you never give up you can achieve what do you want and being a good person is very good for everyone.

Teacher's note: First, I must advise this author to check for GPS before posting. I made a few corrections. Otherwise, we have the pleasure of reading a nice, concise summary of "Groundhog Day". I like how this author articulates the moral of this classic American movie. thanks for posting.

--mike http://www.moviesgrowenglish.com

[Mumumumumurarara]

Groundhog Day is a traditional festival, held in various places such as Punxsutawney, in Pennsylvania, the place this story progressing. In this festival, a groundhog has role to predict the arrival of spring. If the groundhog comes out from its box, and keeps staying outside, people see it as an omen that the spring will come soon.

Unlike staying outside, if the groundhog returns to the box, they predict the winter will last more 6 weeks at least. The main character, Phil, was a very nasty and self-centered person. However, through his countless experiences in the same day, he became a kind and nice person to everyone.

Thank you.

Teacher's note: Here is a good summary of the meaning of Groundhog Day and a concise impression of the film. Thank you author for a shadow-free post. Spring is coming!

--mike http://www.moviesgrowenglish.com

[Daeyoungkim]

Groundhog day is a festival day celebrated on February 2.

Murray plays Phil Connors, who is an Pittsburgh TV weatherman, works to assignment covering the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. And, in there, he finds himself in a time loop, repeating the same day again and again.

He fell into despair and decided to kill by himself. He stole a truck. After that, a drives off a high overlook into a quarry, killing both himself and the groundhog. However, Phil wakes up and finds that nothing has changed. He tied to kill by himself but every way were failed. He always wakes up at 6 am on February 2

When Phil explains the situation to Rita, she spends the day with him and into the early morning hours, but they fall asleep together and he awakens again, alone.

Eventually, Phil decided to improve himself. He begins to use his new knowledge of the day's events to help as many people around town as possible, and uses the time to learn, among other things, how to play the piano, to sculpt ice, and save people`s lives. Finally, when he wakes up with Rita, time is gone.....February 3.

I like this movie because it makes me think about my time and my life. If I have same situation, I also try to help others.

Teacher's note: Spoiler alert: a start-to-finish summary above, and a very good one at that. No harm is done because this movie has been around for quite a few years. and everyone knows the story of Phil Connors. Thank you, author, and I am glad you have been so positively affected by this movie.

--mike http://www.moviesgrowenglish.com

[Claire9]

This is my first time to see this movie. it is very interesting.

Phil is a famous weather host. he is successful but not kind to everyone. until one day, he cannot live at tomorrow, his attitude change[s]. At first, he wants to ask people to help but nobody believe his. and then, he use[s] very day to date with different women. After that, he does something crazy, broken rules, kill himself, but still nothing works. until, he meet[s] the women the really love and just want to give her a wonderful day.

He starts to help people who met trouble and he learn[s] how to play piano. he change[s] his attitude, be kind to everyone, and in the end, after one women really fall[s] in love with him, he starts his new life.

Sometimes, we waste our time, we just care about what we gain, and became boring and ruthless. this movie teaches us [how to] enjoy every moment in our life. trying to pain something and help each other. You will more happy than before.

Teacher's note: Thank you author for a warm and clear summary of "Groundhog Day" along with a nugget of closing insight which happily captures the human spirit of this classic American film. Spring is eternal.

--mike http://www.moviesgrowenglish.com

[Mikii5]

This movie is going to be one of my favorite movie!!! This is because I could see hope somewhat in living my life.
This main character, Phil, repeated same day many times. I do not know how many days he spent, but it must be more than one year. I think it is too much and must be boring to repeat same day. At first, He was not kind to other people. He always thought about himself and he was kind of selfish. Although he tried to change his life, it was only for his benefit. However, his thinking changed gradually every day. He became to act for other people not for himself and be more kind than before. Moreover, he polished his skill to improve his living life.
I could not imagine when the groundhog day would finish, so when I noticed "Tomorrow" came to him, I felt so happy.
I do not want to repeat the same day like Phil, but I want to do it only one time per day. This is because I sometimes regret my action, behavior and remarks. If I can retry that day, I could make that day better one. Anyway, I could learn from this movie that I can make me better than yesterday. In order to do that, I have to keep try something and polish myself.

Thank you.