Review of Willard (2003) by Jingbo W — 19 Feb 2008

These rats aren't as lovely and smart as those in Ratatouille...

This review of Willard (2003) was written by Jingbo W on 19 Feb 2008.

Willard has generally received mixed reviews.

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Bizarre, strange, a little awkward - and I hate rats to start with! Thought shock therapy would work, nope still hate them…

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