This endearing tale is about Max Fisher (Jason Schwartzman), a 15 year old student at Rushmore Academy who falls in love with a teacher at the school (Olivia Williams). Along the way we realize that Max, although a devoted Rushmore lover, is a terrible student. However, we also see Max's love for extracurricular activities. Max meets Miss Cross (Williams) and decides to build her an aquarium, with the help of the strange Mr. Herman Blume (Bill Murray). The story progresses and Max is betrayed by his new, weird friend, Mr. Bloom, when he too falls for Miss Cross. Things really aren't going Max's way when he gets expelled from Rushmore and is forced to go to public school. Also he loses all of his friends because of a nasty rumor spread around campus.
This film is an interesting adaptation of a high school student. It covers the role of Max from a completely unique perspective. Mr. Blume and Miss Cross's relationship is also unique because Bill Murray and Olivia William's strange chemistry is prevalent throughout. Also, one cannot help but love the quirky Max and all of his antics. The supporting cast holds up splendidly as well and really delivers.
The comedic timing in this film is something to be admired, every moment is perfectly delivered and no line is forgotten. After viewing this movie, one will have a tough time deciding which moment was their favorite, for their are just too many to choose.
Another thing that this movie excels in is it's unique plot. It is not a run-of-the-mill dramedy, it is a new story filled with ingenuity and creativity. Something else interesting throughout this film is the recreation of Jacques Lartigue's photographs throughout the story, one in particular, Max sitting on a go-kart during a race behind him. This iconic image is subliminal in nature, but really helps tie the film together nicely. As a long time fan of his work, I was very impressed to see it used so creatively in this movie.
This film will keep you laughing ironically at many of its beautifully crafted comical moments. One will come away from this film wishing they knew a student like Max or wishing they could have been more like him in their youth. This film really has something for everyone and never fails to deliver. Though wildly unknown, the films semi-cult following prove its enduring qualities. It is also a tribute to the film community because it accomplishes things that other films cannot; a beautiful sense of irony and endearment.
The summary is too long in comparison to the opinion part of your review. The summary should be no more that 25% of the review. So, the opinion part needs to be 3 times as long as the summary. Right now the summary is almost half of the review.
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