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Summary: Definitely Unique
Review: This is one of those oddball movies that aren't going to appeal to people who can't handle wierdness. It isn't meant to be realistic or believable. It's an exercise in whimsy, and a fun one at that. The reason I give it a five is the ending. It doesn't try to tie up all the loose ends in a neat little bow. It offers instead a continuing of the unsteady, tenuous life of someone going through puberty, just a little wiser. That is so rare these days I can't help but be impressed.
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Summary: A Different Sense Of Humor
Review: This film reflects a different sense of humor and that is what I loved about it. As opposed to the in-your-face visual comedy of movies that rely more on content than dialog, this film features a very clever script. Well written and very subtle. The subtleties inherent in both the script and the visual content make this movie Hilarious to folks that like this kind of humor. My brother and I saw this movie in the theater when it first came out. I will say that there were people like myself and my brother in that theater that were busting a gut!! I will also say that it is not everyone's type of humor. To say that the humor is 'dark' really describes only parts of the script content. I feel that this is a movie that some will love and some will not care for because of the humor difference. And that difference is what makes this film special. It is unique my friends, one of a kind.If you have not seen it, take the time to do so. Chances are you will love it especially if you love a wide variety of comedy. Most of the folks in that theater were laughing pretty hard. Personally my brother and I were laughing till our stomaches' were sore.
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Summary: Some people will hate this movie. Some people will love it.
Review: Not a whole lot of inbetweenies... it's a great movie- I've actually been told I carry the likeness of the main character, but that aside- the movie carries a dark and humorous tone that not many movies are able to pull off. Now that I think about it, even though murray didn't write it, it carries much of the wit he has in say... ghostbusters. Deadpan humor. You can't beat it. The criterion collection has a bunch of goodies that every fan will enjoy, but the best are the MTV movie awards clips. Funny funny funny.
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Summary: One of The BEST movies ever made
Review: When I first saw Rushmore I was amazed. After that my love for the movie only grew. It's a funny and beautiful movie masterpiece. Certainly robbed by oscar and unfairly judged by critics. The movie makes you feel good as you watch and cheer in amazement at its main character. Max Fisher who is played by Jason Schwartzman is just about the most amazing character I've ever seen in a movie. Not to mention the great soundtrack that adds an extra special touch to this already amazing movie. I cannot reccomend this movie enough. And with the Criterion edition DVD out it's a must have. Buy it, enjoy it , BELieve me!
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Summary: This "Violent Film" is a Must-See
Review: This film is not just a simple comedy, but it has great aspects of comedy and violence illustrated in its very sophysticated form. Bill Murray's performance is super. Script cannot be any better than this and I find something new every time I see the film. Best Comedy Film. If you are sick of typical Hollywood Comedy movie, try this one. Very clever film!
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Summary: Ten stars if it was allowed
Review: By far one of the best films that has come out in recent film history. I don't even know where to begin. From the amazing script that is just one long enjoyable ride of dark humor to the incredible performances of Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman, Olivia Williams et al to even the music which pulls from classic Brit Invansion tunes. Considering that I bought the Criterion Edition, I feel that a review of that edition is in order. This is why DVDs were invented. It includes the movie, of course, but a great commentary from director Wes Anderson, coscreenwriter Owen Wilson and actor Schwartzman. It also has a great behind the scenes documentary, by Anderson's brother. The 1999 MTV movie awards clips, where the Max Fischer plays reproduce scenes from Truman Show, Armageddon and Out of Sight is brillaintly, and a great addition to this DVD. There are even interviews with Murray and Wes Anderson from the Charlie Rose show! Even after watching the movie this DVD kept me completely engrossed for hours. It even includes a section called color bars...those lovely "this is only a test of the emergency broadcasting system" bars that we all grew up to love. So if you haven't scene this movie yet, you are missing out on an American classic. And if you have seen it and are looking for the right way of adding it to your movie collection the Criterion Edition is the perfect choice.
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Summary: Rushmore
Review: This movie is funny as all get out. The guy who called it 'painfully boring' is a big jerk.
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Summary: Overrated and over done.
Review: I kept hearing about this movie - in fact, the Criterion Version made Entertainment Weekly's top 50 DVD list. It is not without it's critical acclaim. So I rented it... I fell asleep during my initial viewing. Thinking I was just tired, I tried to watch it the following afternoon. I almost fell asleep again. This movie is painfully boring! The characters are shallow and unlikable, and Jason Schwarzman plays Max Fischer as a sour, one-note, Holden Caulfield wanna-be. But what annoys me most about this pretentious piece of garbage is the fact that I can't get it out of my head! I keep running it over and over in my mind trying to see why anyone would find this movie worth recommending. I've had no success. My recommendation is for you to save yourself the aggravation. Buy something worth the Criterion treatment; Branagh's Henry V for example. Rushmore is just plain terrible.
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Summary: One Of The Greatest Love Stories Ever On Film
Review: When purchasing a classic on DVD, why would you want anything but the best. The Criterion Collection series is the Cadillac of movie reissues. Don't live with regret. Pay the extra money now not later. Why is Rushmore part of the Criterion Collection family? Because it is a FILM with capital letters. The cast, the direction, the dialogue, the body language, the acting, the scenery, the way the shots are set up, the soundtrack, the homage to other great FILMS throughout the movie. I watch it again and again and I am amazed each time. It's clever. It's uncomfortable. It's funny. It's heartbreaking. It's one of the simpilist, yet unconventional love stories I've ever seen on film (Harold & Maude does come to mind). Buy it. You won't be disappointed.
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Summary: Rushmore is a classic!
Review: Owen Wilson and Wes Anderson have struck gold again. They hit the motherload with their first movie - Bottle Rocket - and they did it again with this quirky gem that will go down in history as a great movie. How can anyone not like this movie - if you don't get it - you may want to get some therapy so you can start living life like a real human being. The writing is so incredible and the acting is wonderful. The writers (Wilson and Anderson) and the director (Anderson) do not receive the praise that they deserve. These guys are pure genius - and I can't wait until The Royal Tennenbaums comes out this year!
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