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Rat (2000)

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Release Date: Oct 6, 2000 Wide

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In this Irish fable, a man named Hubert Flynn (Pete Postlethwaite) lives in Dublin and takes pride in his indulgence in beer, gambling, and ignoring his patient wife Conchita (Imelda Staunton). One night, after having a few at the local pub, he slowly begins to evolve into a rat, which has an oddly unenchanting effect on his family. His loving daughter Marietta (Kerry Condon) is all for his new transformation, wanting to shower it with love and care, but she is also in the midst of an impending

PG, 1 hr. 27 min.

Comedy, Kids & Family

Directed By: Steve Barron

In Theaters: Oct 6, 2000 Wide

On DVD: Oct 16, 2001

Universal Focus

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Cast

Pete Postlethwaite
Hubert
Imelda Staunton
Conchita
Frank Kelly
Uncle Matt
David Wilmot
Phelim Spratt
Kerry Condon
Marietta
Andrew Lovern
Pius
Veronica Duffy
Daisy
Ed Byrne
Rudolph
Niall Toibin
Father Geraldo
Peter Caffrey
Mick the Barman
Geoffrey Palmer
The Doctor

Critic Reviews for Rat

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Aims a little too high to be kid-friendly and far too low to be of interest to many grown-ups.

August 4, 2001 Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com

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Christopher Null

Filmcritic.com

While "Rat" offers some boisterous fun, in the end it doesn't add up to much more than paean to family values.

May 23, 2001 Full Review Source: Reeling Reviews

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Laura Clifford

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Ran a bit long. Was interesting up to a point which I no longer cared.

May 23, 2008

Marion Ravenwood

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The Satire and darkly humorous film was so entertaining , I quite forgot there was a Rat involved. The perfomances of all were well thought out , but for me Imelda Staunton's performance was hysterical and believable; as if she does have a rat for a husband. Irish humor again at its best.

March 7, 2008