Review of Rushmore (1998) by Chris B — 26 Jan 2012
One can hardly find anything to complain about while watching the work of Wes Anderson, but most people do for some reason. I don't know what it is that they're expecting. The man is practically a new-age Stanley Kubrick mixed with a bit of Howard Hawks and Frank Capra.
Even though Rushmore wasn't his first film, it did bring him to prominence. It's not my favorite film of his (I scarcely say I have a favorite at this point because I enjoy everything he does), but I can't deny how entertaining and interesting it is.
It also brought newcomer Jason Schwartzman into view, as well as giving Bill Murray the chance to stretch as an actor. It's funny, touching and often times subtly bombastic (a difficult thing to explain), but it's solid and entertaining.
I can't ask for anything more from Wes Anderson, and he delivers to me every single time.
This review of Rushmore (1998) was written by Chris B on 26 Jan 2012.
Rushmore has generally received very positive reviews.
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