Rushmore DVD > Reviews > Brilliant - Simply Brilliant!

Author's product rating:   

Did you enjoy it?	Loved it
Story	Outstanding
Characters / Performances	Outstanding
Special Effects	Unmemorable
How does it compare to similar films?	Outstanding

Advantages:	Smart humour, great story, Bill Murray's best performance in years
Disadvantages:

Recommend to potential buyers:

yes

Full review

I should start by saying that Rushmore is a comedy that is not for everyone. It is a brilliant, intelligent story, and the consequence is that the story and humour is often above much of the audience. When I first saw it in the theatre, it was mostly empty, and many of the people I watched it with either fell asleep or left. Don't run away from this movie - give it a chance! The critics did, and it was voted best comedy of the year by nearly everyone. It deserves it. Bill Murray pulls off his best performance in years - maybe ever! And Jason Schwartzman is the best young actor to be discovered in years. The duo provide tons of laughs, and the story is deep and intriguing. It follows Schwartzman as he falls for a teacher in his prep school, Murray also falls for the teacher, and the battle ensues. I can't say how much I loved this movie. It has its slow moments, but they simply serve as a chance to rest between laughs! The humour is smart, dark, and brilliant! The soundtrack is great, with classic Brit Invasion stuff. Watch Rushmore and discover what all the critics were raving about, but most of the public missed, in 1998.