Script-of-the-week: Groundhog Day

written by Danny Rubin/ Second Revision by Harold Ramis 

January 7, 1992

Bill Murray plays a dislikable character who grows on us over time.

Key points:

1. Page turner - action keeps moving.
2. Great dramatic build up with many humorous moments.
3. Reads like it was scripted for Murray.
4. Effective use of time: passes quickly & trains audiences to know what they are missing.
5. Recommended for Romantic Comedy Writers.
6. Only a few characters but plays like there are many more.