All-Time Top Five Bill Murray Movies

Bill Murray is the sad-clown prince of comedy.  He is one of the few people that can make me laugh just by looking at him. I own many of of his films, and watch them regularly. Now, to be eligible for this list, the movie must be a Bill Movie Murray, meaning he needs to be either the lead, or co-lead actor in the movie.  (For example, although his part in Zombieland is awesome, it is hardly more than a cameo, therefore in not eligible).  

5. Caddyshack (1980)

As Carl Speckler, a crazy grounds-keeper hunting a gopher, Murray steals the show in a movie that includes Chevy Chase and Rodney Dangerfield. That alone should tell you how good he is in Caddyshack.

4.  Kingpin (1996)

Murray plays bad guy, Ernie McCracken to perfection in Kingpin. The role initially was intended for Jim Carrey, but it's hard to imagine anyone else as McCracken, once you see Murray (and his hair) hamming it up.

3. Ghostbusters (1984)

A childhood favorite that hold up so well, it may very well be better now than it was when I was ten. As Dr Peter Venkman, Murray oozes cynicism and sleaziness. 

2. Rushmore (1998) 

Legend has it, that after Murray read the script for Rushmore, he liked it so much he offered to do the film for free, and with good reason. As eccentric millionaire, Herman Blume, Murray gives what is his finest cinematic performance.  He should of won Best Supporting Actor that year, but wasn't even nominated! When I post the inevitable All-Time Top Five Oscar Snubs, this travesty will be near the top.

1. Groundhog Day (1993)

The movie about a weatherman in a foul mood that re-lives the same day over and over, that I can watch over and over. Three of the films on this list are collaborations between Murray, and Harold Ramis. It is too bad they haven't made a movie together since Groundhog Day.