Rushmore

Rushmore (1998)

a film by Wes Anderson

What is it?

This is the story of Max Fischer, a precocious 15-year-old student in the elitist Rushmore Academy. Max has a hard time keeping up with his grades spending all of his time in elaborate extracurricular activities. He becomes friends with a disillusioned steel tycoon (amazing Bill Murray) and falls in love for a widowed first grade teacher for whom he tries to build an Seaquarium. Eclectic and fun, this is an original and modern love story.

Favorite quote

"I was punched in the face. What's your excuse" - Max Fischer

Why is it worth watching this movie?

Wes Anderson's construction of memorable characters and eclectic stories feels fresh and original. The colors palette and the compositon of the images are beautiful but also the stories are really fun.