Review of Willard (2003) by The Basilgrey B — 12 Aug 2007
No-one does deranged intensity like Crispin Glover and this tale of a lonely introvert that befriends a population of rats allows him to stretch his abilities to the full. With every blink, every jump, every wide-eyed stare, we're drawn deeper and deeper into the character of Willard Stiles and his relationship with his rats - especially Socrates and Ben.
And I was amazed at how much of a personality they managed to invest in Ben. He may be a rat, but he clearly feels that Willard's alpha male role in the pack should be his. Every time Willard and Ben face off, the intelligent malevolence that Ben manages is truly shocking.
Not so much a horror film as a very dark fairy tale, this is one film that is both unforgettable and highly recommended.
This review of Willard (2003) was written by The Basilgrey B on 12 Aug 2007.
Willard has generally received mixed reviews.
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