Rushmore (VHS) (1998): Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, Olivia Williams, Seymour Cassel, Brian Cox, Luke Wilson, Mason Gamble, Wes Anderson: Amazon.co.uk: Video

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5.0 out of 5 stars A comedy like no other, 18 Jan 2006

By	E. A Solinas "ea_solinas" (MD USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Rushmore [DVD] [1999] (DVD)

Wes Anderson showed no sign of a sophomore slump with his second film. That film was cult classic "Rushmore," a coming-of-age romantic-comedy-drama that actually seems halfway plausible. Wittily-written, well-acted, and solidly-directed with plenty of amusing quirks.

Max Fischer (Jason Schwartzman) attends the elite Rushmore Academy, and is perhaps the most unusual student there -- he's part of every club and team in Rushmore, but failing all his classes. He encounters an odd friend of sorts in the unhappy magnate Herman Blume (Bill Murray), who is impressed by Max. At the same time, he befriends the smart, pleasant teacher Miss Cross (Olivia Williams).

But Max's world is turned upside-down. When he tries to build a magnificent aquarium in honor of Miss Cross, he's expelled from Rushmore. Worse yet, he learns that she's having an affair with Blume, who's every bit as attracted to her as Max is. Will Max, having lost what defined his life (namely, Rushmore), be able to bounce back?

"Rushmore" is one of those movies that Wes Anderson does really well -- it doesn't fit neatly into any one category, it's smart, it's funny, and the characters are endearing in a weird, quirky sort of way (especially when engaging in a sort of revenge one-upping, for the love of the teacher). It somehow manages to be sweet and pleasant without being schmaltzy or boring.

The writing is humorous, but not the sort of snort-hee-hee comedy that most movies have. (The limpest humor in here is the "O.R. scrubs" joke, and then it's clearly meant to be lame). Max's particular brand of dynamic brilliance is outlined best in the Vietnam-based school play, a mediocre idea raised to amazing levels. And unlike most movies of any kind, it leaves you thinking. Are the places we WANT to be the best places for us to be? Or would we really be happier elsewhere? Are the people we adore the people we should be with?

Max is an unusual character -- smart and mature, but somehow not quite as mature as he thinks he is. He always aspires to climb higher and higher, and clearly sees no end to how far he can go, and Schwartzman does an excellent job without being obvious about it. Bill Murray does a fantastic job as the depressed magnate who doesn't like his life as it is. Williams does a less amazing job, but is good as the center that the other two revolve frantically around.

"Rushmore" is a different but fully worthy follow-up to "Bottle Rocket," and it definitely won't disappoint Wes Anderson fans. A wonderful movie by a fantastic director.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An original classic in its genre, 4 Jun 2000

By	hopkin@btinternet.com (Chelmsford, Essex, GB) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rushmore [DVD] [1999] (DVD)

Wes Anderson's movie is a near masterpiece in the romantic comedy genre. It is moving yet witty, thoughtful and thoroughly enjoyable. The acting is superb, with Murray giving perhaps his best role to date. As far as the directing and production goes, it is quite simply one of the most original movies in recent times. It also manages to skirt the line between emotional and cheesy almost perfecly. It has been compared to 'Election', a movie with a similar setting and certain plot similarities. But unlike Election it remains a brilliant movie right until the curtains close (literally). Although the DVD is a let down in terms of extras, the film itself makes it impossible to give anything but 5 stars. A modern near-classic.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but just something lacking, 27 Dec 2006

By	D. Thompson "tommo" (leeds) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Rushmore [DVD] [1999] (DVD)

I saw tenenbaums first - then life aquatic - then rushmore - maybe i saw them in the worng order.

Rushmore is without doubt a great film - but after having seen the other 2 they just all seem a little 'samey'.

His characters are unique, quirky and full of idiosynchracies, but before I even saw this film I was ready for that - so when the joyous character of max fischer was put upon me i felt like i was already prepared for his keen attitude and eager intelligence - which is a shame coz he is a great and probably the best one out of the 3 movies.
(max must be autobiographical for wes anderson- for such an 'nerd' at school to be portrayed soooooo confidently it had to be a case of the 'nerd at school comes good for anderson' personally. -i know exactly what he feels and would be something i would do too should i be writing a screen play.)

I just cant help but feel that from here on - (life aquatic onwards) he must need to diversify a little (which he did do to an extent with L Aquatic with some animation and a little more action gun fights to iggy pop in the background is always a good thing!) as the whole scenario of children and adults with very unusual behaviours and personalities from very well to do backgrounds - who are all gifted and successful - but never actually seem to do anything exciting in the film - is getting a little tired.

There is a lot of father-son relationships in his films, and always a love interest that is shared between 2 people. The central figure is always a male. And the lady in question is always a mild mannered, soft featured, waif like but strangely attractive woman.

I'm sure wes anderson could continue for years making films with a father/son plotline - a 2 men fighting over a pretty, and well mannered woman, intelligent children and wildy eccentric people, but i just feel it may be time for him to use his excellent dialogue and script writing skills to a different scenario.

maybe he should write a film about eskimos or something? or maybe life in the city slums of Rio? This would take him out of the comfortable realm of well to do suburban america, where he could apply his skills to another culture of people.

just a few thoughts - out of the main 3 films he did - i actually think i prefer Life Aquatic, then Tenenbaums then rushmore - but all 3 are fantastic.

It would definately depend on how much action you want in a film and which one you see first that will define your opinions on each.

Anyway just a few thoughts for you - but enjoy if you havent already.