What Rats Won't Do

1998

Action / Comedy / Romance

5
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 50%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 50% · 50 ratings
IMDb Rating 6.1/10 10 816 816

jurist romantic comedy romcom romance lawyer comedy

Plot summary

Soon to be married lawyer Kate Beckenham has landed the case of a lifetime. Her courtroom opponent turns out to be the charming Jack Sullivan, who has never lost a single case.

Director

Alastair Reid Photo
Alastair Reid

Top cast

Parker Posey Photo
Parker Posey as Mirella
Richard Coyle Photo
Richard Coyle as Journalist
Charles Dance Photo
Charles Dance as Gerald
Natascha McElhone Photo
Natascha McElhone as Kate
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792.34 MB
1280*714
English 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 26 min
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1.44 GB
1920*1072
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 26 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by calu84 6 / 10

Fabulous 90 minutes !

I had never heard of this film until I heard that it was showing on TV. The plot interested me and I decided to give it a try. It was FABULOUS ! I love romantic comedies and this was going to be my cup of tea. Fans of movies likes Notting Hill,Sliding Doors,Bridget Jones diary.etc will truly love this. Im a bit surprised that the movie didnt get as popular as it should be. I would seriously recommend it , so what r u waiting for !
Reviewed by teri_2 8 / 10

A wonderful, funny, endearing romantic comedy

Many of the critques I've read on this little movie claimed it was too cliched at the end...too mushy (for lack of a better word). I disagree 100%. Besides, aren't all the enjoyable romantic comedies a bit "mushy"...don't most of them end with the guy getting the girl? Isn't that the point? This film is so romantic, and sooo sweet. It brightened my day. It's got a lot going for it. A great cast, though I thought Parker Posey was way over the top in her role as the "grieving widow". Charles Dance was fantastic as always, and James Frain & Natascha McElhone have beautiful chemistry together. I'd love to see them act together again. Their scenes are the most enjoyable in a movie full of enjoyable scenes. Also, it was lotsa fun to get a glimpse into the British Legal system...my, but they do have some strange customs. Though, I did find the black flowing robes and stiff white collars rather appealing :) It was a VERY British movie, with a very British cast, doing extremely British things, and for me, that was another big plus. I love all things British, and oddly enough, Irish as well.But the biggest plus for me was James Frain. Ever since I saw him in "Where the Heart Is" & "Nothing Personal", I've been a huge fan. It was so delightful to see him in English mode. I've seen him play so many characters from American to Spanish to Irish...but very few with his true native accent.If you love romance, and witty humor you'll adore this movie.
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