This singular comedy concerns a teenager named Max Fischer (Jason Schwartzman in his debut), his friendship with rich industrialist Herman Blume (Bill Murray), and their shared affection for elementary school teacher Rosemary Cross (Olivia Williams).
Grade: A-
Rushmore
Theatrical release poster
The film was co-written by Anderson and actor Owen Wilson.
Rushmore’s humor is subtle in depicting a sad-sack high-schooler, credited played by Jason Schwartzman.
Wes Anderson’s second film sharpened the art direction and dialogue from Bottle Rocket, without the color coordination and cutesy affectations of most of his later works.
It’s a singular coming-of-age movie about a teenager that never really wanted to grow up.
The soundtrack features multiple songs by bands associated with the British Invasion of the 1960s.
While the box office results were modest, the film had a positive reception among film critics.
The film helped launch Schwartzman’s career while establishing a “second career” for Murray as a respected actor in independent cinema.
At the 1999 Independent Spirit Awards, Anderson won the Best Director award and Murray won Best Supporting Male award.
Murray became one of Anderson’s most frequent collaborators, appearing in 8 subsequent films.
Critical Status:
Los Angeles Critics Association–Next Generation Award, 1998
In 2016, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being deemed “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant”.
Films of Similar Interest:
Harold and Maude
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Credits:
Directed by Wes Anderson
Written by Wes Anderson, Owen Wilson
Produced by Barry Mendel, Paul Schiff
Cinematography Robert Yeoman
Edited by David Moritz
Music by Mark Mothersbaugh
Production company: Touchstone Pictures
Distributed by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
Release dates: Sept 17, 1998 (TIFF); Dec 11, 1998 (US)
Running time: 93 minutes
Budget: 10 million
Box office $19.1 million
Rushmore (1998): Wes Anderson’s Second Feature is his Best Film?
This singular comedy concerns a teenager named Max Fischer (Jason Schwartzman in his debut), his friendship with rich industrialist Herman Blume (Bill Murray), and their shared affection for elementary school teacher Rosemary Cross (Olivia Williams).
Grade: A-
The film was co-written by Anderson and actor Owen Wilson.
Rushmore’s humor is subtle in depicting a sad-sack high-schooler, credited played by Jason Schwartzman.
Wes Anderson’s second film sharpened the art direction and dialogue from Bottle Rocket, without the color coordination and cutesy affectations of most of his later works.
It’s a singular coming-of-age movie about a teenager that never really wanted to grow up.
The soundtrack features multiple songs by bands associated with the British Invasion of the 1960s.
While the box office results were modest, the film had a positive reception among film critics.
The film helped launch Schwartzman’s career while establishing a “second career” for Murray as a respected actor in independent cinema.
At the 1999 Independent Spirit Awards, Anderson won the Best Director award and Murray won Best Supporting Male award.
Murray became one of Anderson’s most frequent collaborators, appearing in 8 subsequent films.
Critical Status:
Los Angeles Critics Association–Next Generation Award, 1998
In 2016, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being deemed “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant”.
Films of Similar Interest:
Harold and Maude
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Credits:
Directed by Wes Anderson
Written by Wes Anderson, Owen Wilson
Produced by Barry Mendel, Paul Schiff
Cinematography Robert Yeoman
Edited by David Moritz
Music by Mark Mothersbaugh
Production company: Touchstone Pictures
Distributed by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
Release dates: Sept 17, 1998 (TIFF); Dec 11, 1998 (US)
Running time: 93 minutes
Budget: 10 million
Box office $19.1 million