Rushmore is the second feature film from the now well known American director Wes Anderson. Released in 1998, the film centers around one year into the life of 15 years old Rushmore Academy student Max Fischer (Jason Schwartzman). Max is a gifted student, or at least he’d like to be. He is a member of almost every extracurricular activities of his school but can’t manage to get good grades in class.
Max’s world is suddenly shaken when he meets and falls in love with Miss Cross, a teacher at Rushmore, much older than he his.
Rushmore is a far better and complete film than Bottle Rocket, released two years prior. The visual style that has since become a trademark of Wes Anderson’s films is well established in this one. Vibrant colors, a tangency towards symmetry and a great soundtrack full of classic rock n’roll and indie hits are just a few of those artistic choices present in Rushmore. The characters are also very interesting. Jason Schwarztman makes his film debut as the lead character of Max Fisher and delivers and great performance. He is joined by superstar Bill Murray, in his first of many collaborations with Anderson. Murray is perfect as the depressed Edward Bloom, Max’s friend that will soon become his rival.
If you hate Wes Anderson’s film, stay away from Rushmore, but if, like me, you are a fan, then what are you waiting for?
Aster Score: 4.5 / 5
Comments: 3
Michel Beaudette
What’s with all this artsy-fartsy crap? I want explosions and guns!
Sylvain Amyot
Beaudette, go watch Transformers and leave the good films to smart people!
Amanda Picheco
Such an underated film! LOVE it!
Amanda Picheco
By the way. Have you noticed? I don't know if Nathaniel intended this, but there's something special about the images on his blog.