Groundhog Day is a perfect example of more is less when it comes to exposition in screenwriting in that we are given no reason why the main plot point happens. That plot point is that smarmy weather reporter Phil (Bill Murray) is stuck in the same exact day for god knows how many years.
As far fetched as that seems we the audience are curious about what force is doing this to Phil but we are perfectly fine with that.
The film is a wonderfully written character piece about Phil's transformation from a borderline despicable human being into some sort of god like entity. He fights the change at first but is eventually beaten into submission by his inability to escape his fate.
Groundhog Day is a funny romantic film with great performances especially Murray who is as good as he has ever been.
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