Rushmore

Rushmore was made in 1998 and was directed by Wes Anderson, a well know director who's work is very recognisable.
We were set the task of watching the opening part of Rushmore and deciding whether the main character Max Fisher was a stereotypical teenager. As a class we came to the agreement that Max was not a stereotypical teenager. In fact he is quite the opposite from the stereotypical teenager, being lazy and lethargic. Max tries very hard to get involved and shows great enthusiasm to find something that he is good at, he does this by taking part in all the clubs in Rushmore college. Max is very active and from the opening montage it is clear that he does not lack energy and is most definatley not slugish, another aspect which is often associated with stereotypical teenagers. By taking part in each club shows he is not the stereotypical teenager. Max also presents himself in a very formal and precise way, unlike some of the other students he wears his blazer and neatly tied tie and each time we see him his hair is carefully swept across and his glasses are clean and perfectly placed on the bridge of his nose. All this points separate Max Fisher from the stereotypical scruffy teenager.
Overall it is clear to see that Max Fisher is far from the stereotypical teenager, he is far too hard working and ambitious to be placed in this stereotype.