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The tale of a ravenous rat who craves buns, biscuits and all sweet things. Tearing along the highway, he searches for sugary treats to steal, until his sweet tooth leads him to a sticky end.
A swashbuckling rat with a love for pastries and adventure travels the country, demanding "give me your food, your pastries, and your buns!". He encounters a duck, a squirrel, and a helpful horse, each of whom he tries to rob. However, his plans begin to unravel when he encounters a wise old toad who teaches him a valuable lesson about sharing.
The animated short film 'The Highway Rat' was generally well-received, praised for its charming animation style, faithful adaptation of Julia Donaldson's beloved book, and strong voice performances, particularly from David Tennant. It was considered a delightful holiday treat for families.
Praised for its beautiful, distinctive animation.
David Tennant's voice performance as the Highway Rat was a standout.
A faithful and engaging adaptation of the popular children's book.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this short film is not readily available, but audience reception for similar adaptations of Julia Donaldson's works is typically very positive.
The animated short is based on the award-winning children's book of the same name by Julia Donaldson, with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, the same creative team behind 'The Gruffalo'.
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Well he is a rat, after all, so we ought to expect him too be a bit of a terror. He sits astride his horse doing his own version of Dick Turpin - only maybe that should be "Nick" as he usually, and sometimes quite threateningly, steals the ...