Rushmore

Rushmore, directed by Wes Anderson, is a comedy about Max Fischer, a student who excels in extracurricular activities but struggles in academics. The comedy in this film is different from the comedic films that you would think of. Rushmore is a quirky film. The actions and the characteristics that each character portrays may seem normal in the film but they are definitely abnormal in the real world.
What I like about this film is that there are some valuable lessons we learn from Max’s situations. One in particular is the friendship between Max and Herman Blume. In the film, Max is in love with a teacher named Miss Cross. Herman however feels the same way about Miss Cross and as a result both of these two characters clash into a battle. Their friendships turns into a dangerous competition which shown when Max tried to kill Herman by messing with his brakes. However, what’s important is that in the end, Max decided to let go of his anger and move on. By moving on Max and Herman become friends again which shows the important idea that broken friendships can always be healed.
Rushmore overall proves to be a film that may not be all too realistic and serious but it does teach us some important lessons such as searching for what you love and doing it for the rest of your life.