Review of Rats (2016) by Will L — 24 Jan 2017

I know all too well about these little monsters. I like that Morgan Spurlock added some dramatic, horror themed elements to the documentary.

This review of Rats (2016) was written by Will L on 24 Jan 2017.

Rats has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Peter Bradshaw (3,667) for Guardian (4,584) on 15 Dec 2016

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By Michelle C (871) on 21 Dec 2016

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By Fionnuala Halligan (367) for Screen International (2,241) on 14 Sep 2016

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By Ben Nicholson (124) for CineVue (2,163) on 18 Sep 2016

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