Review of City Rats (2009) by Craig W — 23 May 2009

Easily one of the worst things I have ever seen. I foolishly thought it'd be good as most Dyer/Hassan collaborations are usually right up my street but this was just awful.

This review of City Rats (2009) was written by Craig W on 23 May 2009.

City Rats has generally received negative reviews.

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