Rushmore (1998)

Wonderful character development!

Fresh and Exciting

As Good As It Gets

Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

RushmoreThe symmetric world of Wes Anderson, is bang on bucks as it moves swiftly and keeps it to the point whilst depicting the characteristics of the characters and doesn't grow obvious or pretentious for a frame. The unresolved issues of the protagonist is what fuels this plot driven feature where its newer structure and unpredictable revelation is what keeps the audience engaged throughout the course of it where they are barely allow to breathe. It is short on technical aspects like sound department and background score but has got it right on its d.o.p. and editing. Wes Anderson and Owen Wilson keeps the amusing aspect of the characters alive throughout the course of it and addition to that Anderson's keen knowledge on executing an eerie world, favors in on huge margin. Jason Schwartzman is flat out hilarious on his role as a protagonist and is supported thoroughly by Bill Murray and Olivia Williams. The gripping screenplay and the space allotted to each character to fit in and flaunt their effective act, is what makes it dig deeper than its potential. Rushmore is a fast paced train that never derails from its tone but is also a long overcooked journey that can be off putting for some viewers.

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.

Bill Murray wants an Oscar so bad, doesn't he? Nothing made Bill Murray's turn toward more Academy Award-worthy roles so clear as his role in the 1998 film, Rushmore. Written and directed by Wes Anderson, Rushmore also stars Jason Schwartzman and Olivia Williams. Rushmore is the coming-of-age tale of a college prep student who does not excel in academics who decides to be involved in every extracurricular activity the school offers. His whole life revolves around his school until he learns he is on academic probation. I understand that many people love Wes Anderson, and consider this film to be his darling, I didn't care for it, nor did I find it meaningful in its desperate half effort to be meaningful. Max Fischer (Jason Schwartzman) the self-proclaimed king of extracurricular activities at Rushmore, a private college-preparatory academy. Max's problem, however, is that despite the number of activities he is involved in, he has no people skills and hasn't mastered the art of friendship or even decency. He uses everyone around him to his benefit and therefore alienates himself at every turn. When he learns that his academic probation means that if he were to fail one more class, Max sees his life flash before his eyes. When a personal quest to discover who defaced one of Rushmore's library books, Max meets and instantly falls in love with Mrs. Calloway (Connie Nielsen) who begins an affair with Max's friend and parent of twin Rushmore students Herman Blume (Bill Murray). Broken hearted and betrayed, Max begins a quest to ruin the lives of those who hurt him, ruining his own in the process when he is expelled from Rushmore. Bill Murray has the depth of a sheet of paper in every role that I have seen of his, and it doesn't work for me. I'd much rather see him in the stands at Wrigley than in a film. Rushmore is a film that is trying to be important and artsy yet falls flat. Every unlikable character the audience meets is given only half of a backstory preventing any real connection to any of them. I'm just not at all a fan of anything Rushmore or its director Wes Anderson is trying to do in this film.

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.