Review of Rat

Rat (2000)
Kafka meet Henson
2 December 2002
Franz Kafka blends well with Jim Henson - who would've thought!?

Rat loosely follows Kafka's Metamorphosis and turns it upside down into a comedic gem.

What I found to be the most interesting about this movie is the different family members reactions to Hubert as a rat. Each one reacts differently and Conchita (wife) exhibits an almost bipolar feel as her mood swings violently depending on many variables (whether or not Hubert is around, what Hubert does, etc. versus her tough and unfair love toward her husband).

Amidst the chaos of boarding a human/rat, the family, who once had very indifferent feelings toward Hubert, start to really show their love. It's a great movies that explores a number of emotions from greed to love and even hatred.

My vote: 9 out of 10
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