PlatinumRead Just so...so bad

CommentsXp Best movie ever!

Gurlyndrobb While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

Roy Hart If you're interested in the topic at hand, you should just watch it and judge yourself because the reviews have gone very biased by people that didn't even watch it and just hate (or love) the creator. I liked it, it was well written, narrated, and directed and it was about a topic that interests me.

Movie_Muse_Reviews No coming-of-age film, before or since "Rushmore," has been so intellectual and yet so gleefully immature. Wes Anderson's sophomore effort remains one of his best for its unorthodox depiction of teen angst, which sees 15-year-old private prodigy Max Fischer (Jason Schwartzman) deal with academic probation, fall for an older woman and form an unlikely friendship with a school parent.Anderson brings a certain indelible spirit to his work that frankly has no equal, and "Rushmore" stands among the finest examples of his playful attitude and wealth of artistic knowledge, if for no other reason than the familiarity of the film's school setting. Max is a rogue and a brat, but a genius in his own right; he simply puts his skills to use in all the wrong applications. He represents all of us who were misunderstood high school students, yet also the smart ass that everyone despises — at the same time.It takes a certain young man to epitomize both the height of teenage pretension and the baseness of teenage mischief – not to mention match wits with Bill Murray. A sure sign of what would be a long Hollywood career, Schwartzman goes toe to toe with Murray, who plays Herman Blume, a local industrialist who takes a liking to Max, a mentorship that soon turns to rivalry.Anderson and co-writer Owen Wilson craft a familiar but exaggerated world in "Rushmore." Max cannot be president of two dozen clubs, or stage elaborate plays with explosions in no time at all, but the mere suggestions provide a comedic underpinning for a story of a student so extra-curricularly driven that he's failing school, and how his middle class background (unlike his wealthy classmates) factors in. And there's his blind love of Ms. Cross (Olivia Williams) juxtaposed with the fact that he lost his mother when he was young. So for as silly as "Rushmore" gets, at its core is about people, young and old, who have experienced loss and are trying to grapple with "sic transit gloria mundi," how quickly the world changes around them. Anderson and Wilson bury this in a lot of fluff, but the fluff isn't frivolous – it contributes to Anderson's unusual (though now familiar and much acclaimed) tone.Like any teen movie worth its salt, "Rushmore" makes great use of its soundtrack, creating a renegade, anti-authority vibe that fittingly misrepresents what the film is all about, adding another layer of comedic value. The entire film is littered with cultural references both familiar and obscure – it's what makes Anderson esoteric but also so appealing to certain film fans.It can be easy to lose "Rushmore" in this thicket of style and references at times, but many more features into Anderson's filmography, it still feels among his most accessible. This is a familiar story populated with familiar people, as larger than life as it all gets, and Anderson often likes to venture out there. "Rushmore" is a nice home base to return to for devoted fans and casual admirers both.~Steven CThanks for reading! Visit Movie Muse Reviews for more

framptonhollis I often indulge in watching cinematic landmarks and milestones, and I praise these films for their groundbreaking achievements of both large and subtle scales. However, every now and then I come across a film that is even better than these milestones, but isn't truly a landmark. Simply put, some movies can just be really damn good, and "Rushmore" is one of the damn-goodiest movies I have ever seen.I have praised a lot of films that contain a perfect balance of plot and character, and "Rushmore" is among the best examples of this. Each of the main characters is likable, but still multilayered. There are moments in which you despise the two male leads and (highly unconventional) romantic rivals, but you can always understand and forgive them. The characters are as quirky as the story, which is simple, yet complex. It could never go over one's head, but it still requires some patience and attention. The story is a mish-mash of humor, quirk, and (for some) surprising relatability. By the time the film is almost over, it has exploded into comic chaos, but there is still always room for heart in Wes Anderson's world. I may have gotten teary eyed from laughing, but also from nearly crying; not because this is a sad movie, but because it is a powerful one with a huge heart. The last shot sums it all up perfectly; it is poetic, comic, quirky, and lovely all at once.

Prismark10 Wes Anderson's second feature film continues with his off kilter style with a twist of French New Wave cinema.Max Fischer (Jason Schwartzman) is a 15 year old student who managed to get into an elite primary school, Rushmore but spends all his time on extracurricular activities than actual studying much to the chagrin of the headmaster Dr Guggenheim who is concerned about his grades.Herman Blume (Bill Murray) is an industrialist wit an unhappy marriage, twin sons who cannot abide him and befriends Max. Both fall out over Rosemary Cross (Olivia Williams) a widowed teacher who arrives at Rushmore as a teacher. Max becomes infatuated with her and Blume starts to date her.There are times you actually feel like slapping Max as he comes across as obnoxious. I kept forgetting he is only 15 years old. Max is a person who has intellect, ability but lacks the emotional maturity that comes with age. He slowly realises how rude he has been to people around him and decides to make amends.The screenplay by Wes Anderson and Owen Wilson has plenty of offbeat moments underlined with a dark melancholy which we experience in Bill Murray's face but it is not always consistent. However this film marks out Anderson as a talent to watch.

Parker Lewis I was instantly captivated by Rushmore. It marked a direction of some sorts for Bill Murray and I just loved Rushmore. I know some people ask why people like it, but I loved it!I discovered the song "Ooh la la" by the faces which was performed at the finale. I love the line "I wish that I knew what I know now...when I was younger". It's a great like to ask people to reflect upon their life.Jason Schwartzman was incredibly mature in his role, and Sara Tanaka was charming as Margaret Yang. I laughed big time at the school performance directed by Max (Schwartzman) and the send-up of Vietnam war movies. Rushmore is a movie for the ages.