The Rat Catcher

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TheMovieSearch R The Rat Catcher is a 17-minute short film that leans heavily into artistic expression, showcasing a distinct visual style that is undeniably creative. The design, colors, and composition are clearly crafted with an art-world sensibility, which makes it intriguing from a purely visual standpoint. However, as a short intended for streaming audiences, it struggles to deliver a cohesive cinematic experience. The direction feels scattered, and the screenplay suffers from an overreliance on narration. The narrator appears on screen frequently, breaking the immersion, while the rat itself is depicted in a way that resembles taxidermy, creating an uncanny and somewhat off-putting effect. These choices might work in a gallery or student project context, but when presented as a standalone film, they make it difficult to engage with the story or characters. Overall, while the short demonstrates creativity and technical experimentation, it is not particularly enjoyable as a film meant for streaming. The presentation feels more like an academic project or art experiment than a polished narrative piece, and it ultimately did not resonate with me. For those seeking a conventional short film experience, this one may prove frustrating rather than captivating. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 10/18/25 Full Review Julian Rex M Lacking the innocent charm of Poison, but missing none of Wes Anderson's distinctive visual style, The Rat Catcher is an innocent, intermittently funny adaptation of Roald Dahl's short story that is content to drag when it drags and entertain when it entertains. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/02/25 Full Review TROYS S In only 17 minutes (Just like one of his other shortfilma made for Netflix: "The Swan") Wes Anderson manages to craft a unique and original amazing adaptation of one of Roald Dahls many novels. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/29/25 Full Review Kalissa H I really enjoyed the twist ending. I felt sorry for the stop-motion rat though. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/14/25 Full Review Jens B Anderson's style fits the original perfectly, Fiennes/Ayoade/Friend are great - but unfortunately I wasn't interested in the story at all. Yes, you can read a lot into it, but you can also just enjoy the stop motion rat and the actors. Like me. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/18/25 Full Review Pranay K Guess where Ralph Fiennes' inspiration to be the Rat Catcher came from? C'mon, take a shot! Okay, I'll go: Remember Voldemort's fellow Death Eater, Peter Pettigrew? Hehe, that's all I have to say! Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/01/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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