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Rushmore is pure fiction, unbelievable, and unrelateable yet Wes Anderson crafts it perfectly. A plot which contains something that would never happen yet during the viewing of the film you fall into it. Because it was such a different style of comedy and judging it is his 3rd film, i loved it and everyone i forced to see it loved it as well. Although the unattractive title made give the viewer a bias opinion of the film but like they say it is the contents of the book that matter not the cover. I really cant say much of this film due to the limited knowledge of the director and his work but I love and I am sure you will too.

generally i like to back up my opinion on my films with extensive knowledge on the actual makers but this one i have no idea, i just own and appreciate as a regular consumer rather than a film maker. All i can say is that it really reflects the style of films during the mid to late 80's and it is a "feel good movie" which everyone can understand and enjoy. It has a simple plot, with a simple journey. I guess what captured me most of the film was the scene where Jack Walsh's daughter is willing to give up her baby sitting money to help her semi-unknown father get out of a jam and it made me think how films used to be made. It definitely brought back the simplicity of earlier films where it wasnt based on special effects and abstract endings. And ofcourse the ending of the film was closed successfully. Although this film is mainly fiction, isnt that something you want after a while....? A plain out escape from what were used to that ends with a smile?

Although i have seen many of Bay's films and enjoyed most of them, nothing is in comparison to this 1996 bay area based action film. I am just curious why it is not as popular or well known as it should. Dont get me wrong, granted it is a familiar film amongst most people yet it never appears in their top ten? Currently this film sits at number 5 on mine. I felt this film carried the most wide range of cinema aspect that any action film can carry. There was a mixture of minor romance, drama, and comedy which is why i am pleased to see that the criterion collection values it. Apparently the AFI probably wont but what do they know, the most action based film they would even consider is Saving Private Ryan which was also a good film but it seemed to be more of a Drama than action even if i reconsider the opening seen. What I think Michael Bay does best it simply put, he makes his stuff cool. He chooses the right angles to show the right section of what every he is filming. You can shoot a navy seal rising from the water in many different ways but his straight on established shot as the seal so rises up and pans his weapon from left to right was amazing. It is the small things like that which eventually amounts to a great film. He doesnt only focus on the big action scenes but the minor ones as well and it work wonderfully because it keeps us all tuned for the duration of the film. It is a film that any action enthusiast would enjoy over and over again. If your considering on purchasing this on DVD, remember to shell out a few more bucks and get the Criterion Collection version, the extra money will be well spent once you see Ed Harris re-doing his takes. I must also give the writers of this film some credit because or it's several directions they went with the script while keeping action the main subject. I mainly focus on action films (although currently in film school i am considering on doing dramas) and from all the ones i had ever seen i think this film is surely the best overall, not my number 1 favorite but the overall best pick for anyone to see and i truely believe that is someone doesnt enjoy this film regardless of age, gender, etc. you have problems and something is wrong with you. And for all the people who have seen this film, i would like to ask ou to reconsider this film's greatness for what it deserves. ENJOY THE ROCK!