Is Groundhog Day a Romantic Comedy? - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

JW13 · 02-04-2009, 03:29 AM

i never thought of this movie as a romantic comedy until i read the blu-ray review... i always just saw it as a comedy.. a funny one at that

bruce_pullen · 02-04-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by EricJ

Annnnnnd.....thank you for your deep contributions, Bruce.

Read above.

FindYourWay · 02-04-2009, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bruce_pullen

the leads aren’t absolutely beautiful.

Andie MacDowell is absolutely beautiful.

and Groundhog Day is a romantic comedy.

bruce_pullen · 02-04-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by FindYourWay

Andie MacDowell is absolutely beautiful.

and Groundhog Day is a romantic comedy.

Compared to more "Holllywood" choices at the time. No, she isn't.

Julia Roberts, Jodi Foster, Laura Dern, Michelle Pfeffier, Geena Davis, Emma Thompson.

But, beauty is subjective. I was referring to Hollywood’s standards. Not mine or yours.

By the way, I was referring to the combined couple not just her. Murray isn't your conventional leading man for a romantic comedy. Hence, people saying it's a comedy.

..Sometimes, I think people don't read carefully.

bruce_pullen · 02-04-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by FindYourWay

and Groundhog Day is a romantic comedy.

I said it was. So your point???

Sussudio · 02-04-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bruce_pullen

Compared to more "Holllywood" choices at the time. No, she isn't.

Julia Roberts, Jodi Foster, Laura Dern, Michelle Pfeffier, Geena Davis, Emma Thompson.

But, beauty is subjective. I was referring to Hollywood’s standards. Not mine or yours.

By the way, I was referring to the combined couple not just her. Murray isn't your conventional leading man for a romantic comedy. Hence, people saying it's a comedy.

..Sometimes, I think people don't read carefully.

agreed, bill murray and andie macdowell aren't the conventional couple for a romantic comedy (even tho i dont believe GD to be a romantic comedy

). i get what bruce is saying here.

FindYourWay · 02-04-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bruce_pullen

I said it was. So your point???

Yikes...am I in trouble? What did I do now?
Just stating my opinion like everyone else and certainly not arguing with you. I do think Andie is a gorgeous woman...and if I was a chick, I'd do Murray. LOL.

bruce_pullen · 02-04-2009, 04:45 PM

Romantic comedy, the film has all the hallmarks. The set-up meeting in the first scene. The constant by-play between MacDowell and Murray. The film is building the romance, throughout the film. I think it's very cynical to look at this: as only comedy. MacDowell is quite good. Though, she does have limitations (though not in this film) .

The Q & A in the restaurant, the back and forth between the two. That was romantic taken to a new extreme. The repeated litmus test, with Bill being the rat. White chocolate, the mountains, French poetry, “I’ll have a Sweet Ramoth”, that is the heart of romance. And the film understands this. The sweet scene where she thinks he’ll disappear, at midnight. The bidding war, at the end of the film, this is romance. Along with the laughs.

Groundhog Day (1993) is one of the great modern romantic comedies. It actually introduces two opposites. Then gradually and honestly tweaks the circumstances. Today, you’d have the two sleep together. Then, the whole film would be about the discomfort about the act: not the relationship itself.

Groundhog Day (1993) is unusual. Because the leads aren’t absolutely beautiful. Because, there’s so much comedy between normal moments. Groundhog Day is a cross-genre feat. One that few could match today. I’d like to see them try.

My opinion.

Note: Bill, make movies again. Just not sci-fi, please.

bruce_pullen · 02-04-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FindYourWay

Yikes...am I in trouble? What did I do now?
Just stating my opinion like everyone else and certainly not arguing with you. I do think Andie is a gorgeous woman...and if I was a chick, I'd do Murray. LOL.

Fair enough. You were saying hey!! it's a romantic comedy. When my comments already said that. So I thought you were hitting a dead horse.

Beating a dead horse... bringing up/asking something that has been discussed a thousand times before

Fair enough.

bruce_pullen · 02-04-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

agreed, bill murray and andie macdowell aren't the conventional couple for a romantic comedy (even tho i dont believe GD to be a romantic comedy

). i get what bruce is saying here.

Thanks. I guess I hit a nerve.

Ofcrlunchbox14 · 02-04-2009, 04:51 PM

i have to say its a comedy with a romantic sub plot

bajor27 · 02-04-2009, 05:05 PM

I'd classify it as a romantic comedy as well. Just not your typical run of the mill romantic comedy.

Count me in as another who watches this every Feb 2. This year was the last year my DVD got the spin though. Starting in 2009 I'll be watching the Blu - gives me time to wait for a good deal.

drobswim13 · 02-04-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bruce_pullen

Compared to more "Holllywood" choices at the time. No, she isn't.

Julia Roberts, Jodi Foster, Laura Dern, Michelle Pfeffier, Geena Davis, Emma Thompson.

But, beauty is subjective. I was referring to Hollywood’s standards. Not mine or yours.

By the way, I was referring to the combined couple not just her. Murray isn't your conventional leading man for a romantic comedy. Hence, people saying it's a comedy.

..Sometimes, I think people don't read carefully.

Jodi Foster??? Really??

Beta Man · 02-04-2009, 05:12 PM

There are two types of films being discussed here....

Comedy, which this is

Chick Flick, Which this is not.....

A romantic comedy is a XXX Adult film..... think about it.... Sex, and Terrible acting which equates to humor...... that's a true romantic comedy!

toef · 02-04-2009, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

this is one movie i can literally watch again and again and again and never be bored (no pun intended

). that and back to the future.

So wait, is Back to the Future a romantic comedy? Or the second one?

shadow72 · 02-04-2009, 05:21 PM

I voted that it's a comedy.

Sussudio · 02-04-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by toefer

So wait, is Back to the Future a romantic comedy? Or the second one?

i wasn't trying to make a comparison between the two movies in regards to romantic comedies, just comparing them in the sense that they are both movies i could watch again and again. or were you not asking that?

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

There are two types of films being discussed here....

Comedy, which this is

Chick Flick, Which this is not.....

kaching. i should have said chick flick instead of romantic comedy, since that's essentially what i was asking.

bruce_pullen · 02-04-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by drobswim13

Jodi Foster??? Really??

Back then.. when she was in the Accused (1988), Silence of the Lambs (1991)?? Yes... she was higher up than Andie then.

toef · 02-04-2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

i wasn't trying to make a comparison between the two movies in regards to romantic comedies, just comparing them in the sense that they are both movies i could watch again and again. or were you not asking that?

I was joking, because I don't think Groundhog Day is a romantic comedy. Based on some of the reasons people are saying it is, I think BttF would qualify as well.

Sussudio · 02-04-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by toefer

I was joking, because I don't think Groundhog Day is a romantic comedy. Based on some of the reasons people are saying it is, I think BttF would qualify as well.

aha, agreed

View Poll Results: Groundhog Day: Straight Com or Rom Com?
Comedy	38	44.71%
Romantic Comedy	47	55.29%
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02-04-2009, 04:45 PM	#28
bruce_pullen Special Member Member since:Dec 2008	Here it is again. Read more carefully. Romantic comedy, the film has all the hallmarks. The set-up meeting in the first scene. The constant by-play between MacDowell and Murray. The film is building the romance, throughout the film. I think it's very cynical to look at this: as only comedy. MacDowell is quite good. Though, she does have limitations (though not in this film) . The Q & A in the restaurant, the back and forth between the two. That was romantic taken to a new extreme. The repeated litmus test, with Bill being the rat. White chocolate, the mountains, French poetry, “I’ll have a Sweet Ramoth”, that is the heart of romance. And the film understands this. The sweet scene where she thinks he’ll disappear, at midnight. The bidding war, at the end of the film, this is romance. Along with the laughs. Groundhog Day (1993) is one of the great modern romantic comedies. It actually introduces two opposites. Then gradually and honestly tweaks the circumstances. Today, you’d have the two sleep together. Then, the whole film would be about the discomfort about the act: not the relationship itself. Groundhog Day (1993) is unusual. Because the leads aren’t absolutely beautiful. Because, there’s so much comedy between normal moments. Groundhog Day is a cross-genre feat. One that few could match today. I’d like to see them try. My opinion. Note: Bill, make movies again. Just not sci-fi, please.

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02-04-2009, 03:29 AM	#21
JW13 Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:PA Blu-ray collection:369	i never thought of this movie as a romantic comedy until i read the blu-ray review... i always just saw it as a comedy.. a funny one at that

02-04-2009, 04:51 PM	#31
Ofcrlunchbox14 Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Tampa	i have to say its a comedy with a romantic sub plot

02-04-2009, 05:05 PM	#32
bajor27 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:BC, Canada Blu-ray collection:1031 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:5	I'd classify it as a romantic comedy as well. Just not your typical run of the mill romantic comedy. Count me in as another who watches this every Feb 2. This year was the last year my DVD got the spin though. Starting in 2009 I'll be watching the Blu - gives me time to wait for a good deal.

02-04-2009, 05:12 PM	#34
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	There are two types of films being discussed here.... Comedy, which this is Chick Flick, Which this is not..... A romantic comedy is a XXX Adult film..... think about it.... Sex, and Terrible acting which equates to humor...... that's a true romantic comedy!

02-04-2009, 05:21 PM	#36
shadow72 Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Illinois 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:1085 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:37 iTunes collection:3	I voted that it's a comedy.

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