City Rats
City Rats

Movie spotlight

City Rats

2009
Movie
100 min
English

Welcome to the world of the City Rats where eight lives collide in a Pulp Fiction style blend that reveals London‘s true dark and twisted underbelly.

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Steve LawsonGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Two Londoners, one a down-on-his-luck gambler and the other a former soldier seeking reconciliation, find themselves entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. As their paths cross and secrets unravel, they are forced to confront their pasts and make desperate choices to survive the perilous underworld.

Critical Reception

City Rats received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot convoluted and its characters underdeveloped. While some appreciated the gritty urban setting and attempts at suspense, the film ultimately failed to impress with its execution and originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable and often confusing plot.

  • Character development is superficial, making it difficult to empathize with the protagonists.

  • Despite a dark atmosphere, the thriller elements lack genuine tension.

Google audience: Audience reception for City Rats is largely absent from publicly available data, making it difficult to summarize specific user opinions.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in London, aiming to capture the city's grittier, less glamorous side.

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