Man does Wes Anderson do relationship dynamics well. And he's so good at demonstrating the growth that can only come from hitting rock bottom. He's a master.
Story: 9
Script: 10
Performances: 9
Misc.: 9
Influence: 9
Not exactly perfect, but damn near it. Soundtrack is top notch. Everyone is stellar in this. Max’s plays are so great.
this is a really funny movie actually. just loved it. again the concept is unique to my knowledge. never seen a similar movie before. i gues wes anderon can always suprise me, but i feel that his work is little bit overrated, dont get me wrong he is a great writer/director.
One of the first by Wes Anderson and you can already admire his style
I’m not a big fan on wes anderson and don’t think much of the other films I’ve seen from him but this film i really enjoyed, it was fun to watch and had a decent cast ( a cast he mostly always uses in his films) definitely worth your time..
Well, it's a Wes Anderson movie, and that alone is usually enough for most people to draw their own conclusions. He's a divisive filmmaker and it doesn't seem like there's much middle ground between those who love him and those who loathe him. Count me in the former camp. For what it's worth, Rushmore is probably Anderson at his most accessible. All the hallmarks are here - the cast is thoroughly quirky, the cinematography obsessively detail-focused, the soundtrack firmly planted in lyrically-appropriate 60s and 70s rock - but it's all somewhat toned down from his usual level; less in-your-face, take-it-or-leave-it.
The film's subject, an insular private school and the odd, hyper-focused youths who proudly call it home, lends itself to such idiosyncrasies. Here we find all manner of brilliant young minds, developed well past their years in some respects but stunted in many others. That essential duality is interesting, amusing, understandable. They've been taught to solve for x and y, to adapt mature films for the stage (example: Serpico for kids), but remain remedial students of human interaction.
Max, the focus of this personality-driven black comedy, is a perfect exhibit. At fifteen, it looks like his best days are already behind him and he struggles to compensate with a flood of strangely specific extracurriculars and, later, a sadly misguided reach for forbidden fruit: a smart, attractive, widowed first-grade teacher. He's accompanied by a colorful fabric of supporting characters. Plenty of amusingly unbalanced students, sure, but also a curious batch of equally dysfunctional adults. Bill Murray works magic with one of these roles, a tough mix of frustrated parent, self-loathing businessman, unexpected mentor and hopeful suitor. He and Jason Schwartzman (Max) share instant chemistry and the film wisely sticks them together like glue, even when their characters are at each other's throats.
In all, Rushmore is a well-tuned, somewhat downplayed, dose of the Anderson style: funny, driven, melancholy and genuine. His films might not speak to everyone, but they usually hit the mark for me. This is one of the best.
Wes Anderson is an extremely talented director, and his expertise shines in Rushmore. This can't however make up for the fact that the main character is a pretentious little prick who focuses throughout the entire movie on forcing a young teacher (Williams) to stat rape him. I loved the first half of the movie, it was fun watching the guy go about his clubs and enjoy life, and I didn't have a problem with him crushing on the teacher, however about halfway through his crush turns into a creepy obsession. This obsession leads him to destroy the life of his best friend (Murray) and cut the brakes to his car. The movie ceases to be cute and fun and turns creepy and annoying. Anderson's talents shine in the production, but the protagonist absolutely destroys what could have been a good film.
I really enjoyed this. It was silly and funny. Jason Schwartman and Bill Murray are both great and have great chemistry and a fun rivalry. Max is a little bit of a prick but it's interesting to see how far he will go. I like the camera work, the unique shots and symmetry. The soundtrack is pretty great too.
Agree with Cy. I was unsure whether I'd enjoy the movie until about twenty minutes in. It was intriguing to determine what Herman had seen in Max that made him want tone get closer to him. Is Herman attracted to an ability or a superficial one? Why not take an interest in his own kids? Herman does have a void in his life.
Max soon comes across as an overconfident narcissistic kid who doesn't mind stepping on others and telling lies but can't stand to lose control or be stepped on himself. He's also delusional in his importance and abilities, yet he can achieve great things because of an obsessive personality and a way of convincing people to get on board with superficial charm. His acheivments are less academic and more about satisfyingly urges. I'm unsure whether Max is given lots of chances from those around himout of some sympathy. I think he's given too many chances and opportunities sometimes but it's forgivable.
So Max gets into some trouble and has some reality checks - or they would be- but his ego continues to control him and get him in bad situations. He and Herman become love rivals over the teacher Rosemary. Max become a little psychotic at the thought of not getting what he wants.
Max ends up becoming less selfish and a better person in the end, which was a decent end for the movie but it's a little cheesy as the character was so crazy mid movie that I don't think he'd ever had changed his ways. It was a little unbalanced and forced at the end yet still well done. We never find out the source of Herman's pain but after seeing him watch the Vietnam play at the end I'm guessing it may be that.
It's a pretty good movie if you don't mind Max. Some people find Max relatable which is disturbing. Why didn't Herman like his sons? Was there more to the pool scene than meets the eye? Watching it again Herman is isolation, depressed and perhaps watching his wife have an affair. Still unsure about the kids. I think he invited Max to the party to not be so lonely. Maybe Herman took a liking to Max because Max applauded him near the beginning and the praise and appreciation was what he needed.
Wasn't really liking it till probably about the final 20 minutes or so... Then it all came together and was really enjoyable.
Lol. It's great! Classic Wes Anderson :)
Max walked so Royal Tenenbaum could run. It's patchy but still at the upper end of the Wesometer.
Shout by CodinerBlockedParent2016-04-11T19:51:50Z
Bill Murrey, smoking (?) a cigarette, dives in his pool. Genius.