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Which would be kind of a dick move for a pair of otherwise endearing lovers!

The Andy Samberg-Cristin Milioti rom-com may be an homage to Groundhog Day, but it’s J.K. Simmons’ character who’s the true successor to Phil Connors.

Hes never met Roy, never partied with him, never been periodically hunted and tortured by him.

He also never showed Roy the mysterious desert cave that got them into this mess in the first place.

Is this a paradox?

Are there multiple universes involved in this delightful romantic comedy?

These are questions I cant answer, having yet to complete my doctorate in high-concept movie physics.

But its really irrelevant to me as long as Im with you.

And yet, what Nyles goes through is actually nothing like what Phil does, emotionally.

Hes happily marinating tuna steaks for the grill, and sitting contentedly in his yard watching his twins play.

Maybe leaving is beside the point.

And then he does add, Well rent to start.

Nothing wrong with keeping a few options open, after all.

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