Review of Rushmore (1998) by Sandra R — 06 Dec 2012

Endearing, quirky and wonderful characters, great ensemble chemistry, great design.

This review of Rushmore (1998) was written by Sandra R on 06 Dec 2012.

Rushmore has generally received very positive reviews.

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