Groundhog Day (2013)

Jesse Thomas7 said:Pretty solid little flick. It’s got that breezy, charming British vibe—super gentle and relaxing. Honestly, feels like a bit of therapy. 🙂

@eek, look, until that kid is actually born, they’re just some blurry shape on an ultrasound. He isn't going to be able to tell one grainy image from another. It's not like he's already some tiny human being he’s been singing lullabies to, changing diapers for, or getting attached to.

They captured that perfectly in that scene where he heads back home only to be greeted by a child he doesn't even recognize.

But with this one, it doesn't work quite like that.

I definitely agree that keeping the time travel as just a backdrop for the human drama was the right call. If they had leaned too hard into the sci-fi mechanics, they probably would've tripped over their own feet trying to make the logic work.

However, from a technical standpoint regarding the mechanics of time travel, the execution is flawed.

The premise establishes that one can only travel into the past. Yet, here, he is returning to his own present (which serves as the future relative to the point in time he traveled to).
If he had actually altered something in the past, his own memories should have automatically adjusted to reflect this new timeline; he ought to have known he was a man who had just been born.

It would have been much more compelling if he were forced to actually relive those intervening years, rather than simply skipping over them and effectively breaking the established logic of defined time travel.

From a cinematic perspective, they could have easily achieved a better result without sacrificing any of the movie's overall watchability.

The setup implies he can’t jump ahead into a future that hasn't actually happened yet, but I don't think anyone explicitly stated he couldn't "fast-forward" back to the point where he originally left off.🤷

I mean, sure, maybe they could have smoothed things over with a more detailed explanation during that scene where his dad lays everything out for him, but it's not like we can't just connect the dots ourselves based on what we saw on screen.

So, when he jumps from the present back into the past, and right now he’s just chilling alone in a closet—that's fine, but where does he end up in the past? Like, if he was mid-conversation with someone the exact second his future self decided to travel back, does the past version of him just instantly teleport into that closet? And what about everyone else around him, would they even notice anything weird happening? How does that whole mechanic actually work?

I’m assuming you’re just messing with me at this point, but fine, I’ll bite. 😬

He’s picking out this hyper-specific moment to loop back to—a moment he’s already lived through (or so his old man told him). In that exact instant, there aren't two different versions of him—no past self and future self—there’s just him, one single entity. Even if he drops right into the middle of some massive crowd, he’s already experienced that entire scene; he knows it inside and out because he hand-picked it as his target for the jump.

It basically works like he’s "delivering" memories from his present self straight back to his past self, just so he can pull some strings and change things up.

He always ends up back in some closet or something, it’s basically like teleporting
It’d be way better if he could just close his eyes in the closet and pop out exactly where he was picturing, instead of just ending up stuck in another closet and having to trek all the way out again.

I found the movie to be pretty dull and rather unremarkable—honestly, a bit of a snooze. It seems Rachel clearly gravitates toward roles where she gets to play the part of the partner chasing after someone else's fortune.😁

I honestly found this movie just so sweet. There were definitely moments where I was chuckling more than others, but overall, it’s such a lovely little feel-good flick. 🙂
And can we talk about how Domhnall Gleeson is just incredibly handsome—like, super sexy but also totally adorable? 🙂 😍

That movie let me down. Honestly, I wish I’d skipped it.

5/10 🙂

The guy forgets to mention the consequences of not returning after having a kid 🤣. You give him two pieces of advice, and then you have a few more years just to remind him of the one rule that actually matters.

The plot is too simple. It feels cheap. The lead can mess up a hundred times and still find a way to fix it on the 101st try. There's zero tension.
There's only one real twist, which makes the whole thing pretty boring.
Maybe I just expected more from this genre.

It's a soft movie. I thought it would be more like u and i Sex.

I’m feeling a little let down. It’s not that the movie was bad, per se, but it definitely could have been much better. Honestly, the whole "time travel" gimmick made their nuclear romance feel unearned—if you want a real time-travel love story, *Vincent and the Doctor* actually hits those notes. Plus, Rachel’s constant whispering and over-the-top expressions stripped away the last bit of grounded reality I needed to actually connect with her character. Don't get me wrong, the acting is top-tier, though I suppose that's expected given the cast. My highlights were definitely the wedding scenes and seeing Tom Hollander playing a drunken Harry. 😍
Usually, I’m a sucker for anything involving Curtis, and even *Boat That Rocked* makes the cut for me. So, this level of unimpressed sentiment is a genuine surprise, even for me. People keep comparing this to *Sliding Doors*, but honestly, that movie left a much more beautiful impression on me.

It’s a sweet, cozy, lighthearted little flick, though it runs about thirty minutes too long due to some pretty unnecessary subplots. I guess if they had just focused on their relationship instead of overanalyzing everyone else's drama, it would have been great. It worked well enough for me until the three-quarter mark, when things started drifting into "meh" territory.

That said, Curtis and I have chemistry, and I just love his rom-coms. Even when they aren't perfectly executed, I still dig that specific sense of humor and vibe, so I ended up watching this one all the way through.

Great locations, nice cinematography (especially those wedding scenes 😍), solid soundtrack, a good cast, and a subtle but steady sense of humor... 👍

This is a genuine feel-good movie. It's a far cry from that dull, depressing Walter Mitty that tries so hard to market itself as uplifting but just didn't land for me.

I suppose you need a certain sensibility for these kinds of films. Some people just get it naturally, while others try too hard and miss the mark. Maybe everyone has their niche, and romantic comedies are just where Curtis shines.

Since everyone seems to be sharing ratings, I’d give it a 3.5/5.

I didn't have massive expectations going into this movie, and honestly, I wasn't even that disappointed; it was just... okay. It’s one of those mid-tier flicks that I’ll probably forget about in a few months, right up until it pops up on Netflix in a couple of years and I decide to watch it again. If I had to pick one thing I actually liked, it was the core message—which is weird because it feels like a variation on that whole "live every day like it's your last" cliché (and God, I hate that motto), but they softened it here. Like, the point isn't that you should live every single day as if you're about to die and go absolutely wild; it's more about actually *living* your life—embracing the beauty and the messiness of it all—rather than just merely surviving. Maybe that sounds a bit clunky when I say it out loud, but the best part of the film for me was when he experiences the exact same day twice: the first time as this total loser, completely stressed out, and the second time with an actual smile on his face. We all deal with crap, and we always will—that’s just reality—but how we handle it is what actually matters. Days pass, problems fade, and in five or ten years, we probably won't even remember half of what we're losing sleep over right now. It's just not worth sacrificing your peace of mind over. But then again, if only it were that easy to actually live like that...

I guess I agree with swiftcanyon12 in their comment. Honestly, I couldn't have put it better myself.

It’s just an honest, warm, charming, fun, and really lovely little movie.
Usually, I struggle to find decent romances—there's always something missing—but this one felt totally right.
And I liked how they showed that when we say we didn't meet someone at the "right time," maybe we actually missed the moment because those people just weren't meant for us. (Margot Robbie)

I'd probably give it an 8.5/10.

My only real gripe is Rachel McAdams' silly acting.
I don't know what's up with all those faces and noises she makes. 🙂

And falling for her character, too.
The main guy was a bit psycho 😲 in the way he approached her, basically wrecking her relationship with the other guy. Like she's the last girl on earth or something. 😕
But that's my only complaint. After that, everything goes pretty smoothly. 👍

A truly wonderful film

I suppose it reminds me a bit of Notting Hill, though since it’s the same director behind the lens, I can certainly see why that is, so it feels quite right🙂

It’s just one of those genuine romantic stories that feels lovely to sit through, especially when you're wading through so many movies these days that seem to be nothing but violence... I'd give it an 8/10

The movie was pretty fun. It doesn't require much brainpower while you're watching it (though I did find myself wondering later if I'd actually undergo a procedure like that if I had the choice). It felt about 20 minutes too long, though.
Tom Hollander playing Harry was genuinely funny.

I’d compare the experience to just chilling on the couch for two hours with some lo-fi music playing in the background, totally zoning out.

That said, like granitetiger69 mentioned ...the way the lead character rushes at Rachel feels more "freaky" than charming. The movie gets away with it because you know he can fix his mistakes if he messes up, but it still didn't feel entirely believable.

The core concept has been done a million times before, but I think they pulled it off well here. Using the time loop mechanic was a smart move and definitely the highlight for me.

Rating: 3/5

I don't know how they managed to screw things up so badly after such a strong start. He’s out here acting like he’s still trying to win her over, when he basically closed the deal after just one meeting. I guess he should've just gone back to how things were before she gave him her number and called it a day.

Honestly, if you could just hop into a time machine whenever you wanted? Total game changer. Especially if you’re anything like me and constantly cringing at stuff you said in public... man, I need that power! 🙂 But hey, it’s also about constantly fixing your own mistakes, over and over again... forever!

Even if you consider time travel more of a fantasy trope than actual hard sci-fi, this movie is such a charming romantic comedy! Honestly, the fact that it’s got that classic British vibe makes it even better right from the jump. Plus, it's one of Curtis's earlier films... Pirate Radio! Such a classic... honestly, it just hits different every time you watch it. There’s just something about that raw, DIY energy that gets me every single time! It’s so much fun... totally infectious vibes... Honestly, this might be one of my absolute favorite comedies from the last few years... just pure gold!

It’s probably not winning any Oscars, but honestly? For a rom-com, this was a total blast... such a solid watch!

I watched this movie quite a while ago, but I remember it being a truly charming film. 🙂