Review of Rushmore (1998) by Patrick-Thomas G — 17 Jul 2010
My favorite movie of all time. The use of color and the theatrical setting of the film make it an almost magical journey through the angst filled mine field of an adolescent males life. When I first saw this movie I was in the same awkward stage of my life that Max was in during the course of the film.
Whenever I watch it I get an almost euphoric sense of nostalgia that makes it an amazing experience for me, every single time I watch it. All that aside... the performances by Jason Schwartzman and Bill Murray were among the best in there careers as well.
Olivia Williams paints a hauntingly clear portrait of the character of Miss Cross, a woman who is in love with a man long dead. The use of the seasons as the titles for the different acts of the movie.
As you watch this film you start to realize that the film itself is like one of Max's productions in the film itself which is what makes this film unique. The colors in this movie are as vibrant as the colors used in a renaissance painting, just beautiful.
With all the things that are right with this film, what could be wrong?
This review of Rushmore (1998) was written by Patrick-Thomas G on 17 Jul 2010.
Rushmore has generally received very positive reviews.
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