I was originally drawn to this movie not because of Wes Anderson, but because of Bill Murray. I had not even heard of Wes Anderson at that point. But after viewing "Rushmore," I want to see both "Bottle Rocket" and "The Royal Tenenbaums" immediately. In the age of Adam Sandlers and Jim Carreys, it seems as if so-called 'smart comedy' was beginning to die out. This film keeps it alive. This is subtle humor at its finest. Jason Schwartzman is fantastic as Max, a young, ambitious, oddball at Rushmore Academy. Bill Murray stars as an older tycoon who is vying for the same woman as Max. The comedy here is subtle, but that's not to say you won't laugh out loud. Also, much of the humor is of a darker tone than you see nowadays. A great cast, screenplay, and also an interesting soundtrack are enough to make this movie one of my favorites.