Six of Bill Murray’s most fun roles

Want to laugh at the antics of a master snarker? Go no further than the realm of Bill Murray, who’s graced us with many terrific comedies over the years including…

Caddyshack (1980)

From our review: “Murray shows us that no matter how slow-witted you are or how odd your lips look, you should always look on the bright side of life.”

Stripes (1981)

From our review: “It’s a classic Bill Murray role: jokingly egotistical but you don’t even mind because he’s hilarious! And I’m glad Russell gets significant jokes and screen time, as opposed to being just a mere second fiddle to The Murray Man.”

Ghostbusters (1984)

From our review: “What gets it for me in this movie? Everything… simply, everything. But I’d particularly have to point to Murray’s cynicism and a rather famous twelve-story-high marshmallow man stomping up New York. Ah… as Venkman said, ‘Now there’s something you don’t see every day.'”

Quick Change (1990)

From our review: “The thing about Bill Murray is that he doesn’t even seem like an actor; he just comes across as a very funny uncle that happened to wander onto the set one day and refused to leave.”

What About Bob? (1991)

From our review: “Yes, so, in our family, a line was quickly drawn between those of us who appreciated the sly and intelligent comedy of a Mr. Bill Murray, and those of us without a morsel of humor in our black, shriveled souls.”

The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997)

From our review: “When it came to the Bill Murray vehicle The Man Who Knew Too Little, Lance was that five-year-old kid all over again. We watched it ALL THE TIME. Had friends up to the room? The Man Who Knew Too Little. Making out with girls? The Man Who Knew Too Little. Finals week and cramming last-minute for an English lit exam? The Man Who Knew Too Little.”

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