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pat
1. GHOSTBUSTERS
When people think of Bill Murray, most often they think of Ghostbusters,
and not just because of how often it's on Comedy Central. Also, the only
movie for which Bill did a sequel.
2. STRIPES
His first real starring role where he was able to cut loose. Before he'd
been a goofy supporting role ("Caddyshack" or, honestly, "Meatballs")
with the exception of "Where the Buffalo Roam," as Hunter S.
Thompson in an extremely odd bit of casting. Here he shows leading man
ability and charm.
3. RUSHMORE
His first real shot at an Oscar nod, because "Mad Dog and Glory"
wasn't very good. This performance revived his career in many eyes. The
rest of us never thought anything was wrong.
4. CADDYSHACK
The only reason this is lower on the list is because it isn't really Bill's
movie. Overall, it is one of the funniest movies ever made. Unfortunately,
as Carl, our boy has but a few short, hilarious scenes
5. CRADLE WILL ROCK
He deserved an Oscar. He got a snub. The Academy blows. He did win a Paper
Hat for this one, if I recall it correctly.
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jim
1. CRADLE WILL ROCK
Bill's best performance to date. Funny and tragic, Murray captures the
mood of the era. The Academy ignored him (and the movie). Just goes to
show you, the Academy is stupid.
2. GHOSTBUSTERS
Dr. Peter Venkeman is the role that Murray will always be iconocized as,
and with good reason. One of the greatest movies ever made.
3. ED WOOD
In another supporting, underappreciated role Murray shows what a great
actor he really is. Murray plays "Bunny" Breckinridge the homosexual
son of old money millionaires (his grandfather founded Wells Fargo Bank)
with comedy and dignity.
4. SCROOGED
A classic Christmas film (to me anyway). As station manager Frank Cross,
Bill Murray goes into a more frantic comic mode then we are used to seeing.
Another indicator of the versitility of the man.
5. GROUNDHOG DAY
The first time I saw this movie I really didn't like it, to be honest.
However, after several viewings on cable it really grew on me. Great concept
and Bill Murray is in top form, as usual.
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AG
1. RUSHMORE
Jason Schwartzmann's smarty pants deliquent Max Fischer meets his match
in Murray's perfect and sad deadpan performance as millionaire Herman
Blume. Proof positive that Murray's talent transcends just doing comedy.
2. GHOSTBUSTERS
As perfect a projection of latterday Bill Murray is Herman Blume, huckster
scientist Peter Venkman is the ultimate rendition of Murray's broader
comedic years.
3. QUICK CHANGE
Okay, nobody saw this movie, and those that did didn't really like it,
and that just sucks. Here, Murray's charismatic and sardonic wit starts
taking a turn toward the darkside as Grimm, a bank robber with the shittiest
luck ever.
4. ED WOOD
Mehico was a nightmare.
5. WILD THINGS
Though I fucking HATED this movie, it had a few bright spots, namely,
Bill as ambulance chaser Ken Bowden, and the part where Denise Richards
takes off her top and makes out with Neve Campbell.
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