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The Rat Catcher
2023 17 min United States of America PG 6+
★7.2
Comedy
Director: Wes Anderson
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Description
In an English village, a reporter and a mechanic listen to a ratcatcher explain his clever plan to outwit his prey.
Starring
Richard Ayoade
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Ralph Fiennes
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Rupert Friend
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Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
The Rat Catcher is a captivating and unique short film that blends dark humor with an intense, procedural atmosphere. Wes Anderson’s shift toward a grittier visual style, combined with strong lead performances, creates a compelling study of obsession.
| Acting | Ralph Fiennes delivers a transformative, unsettling performance that captures the character's descent into obsession. | |
| Originality | The film utilizes unique narrative techniques and minimal visuals to successfully engage the audience's imagination. | |
| Direction | Wes Anderson effectively deviates from his signature bright aesthetic to create a somber, suspenseful, and atmospheric visual world. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative features a clever, transformative twist that recontextualizes the protagonist's bizarre attempts to maintain his reputation. |