Willard (2003) It's one of those casting choices that beg only one question: Why didn't someone think of this before? In Willard living waxwork Crispin Glover ("Back…
DVD Review

Willard (2003)

Reviewed by Scott Brown | Oct 10, 2003
Crispin Glover, Willard (Movie - 2003) | AWW RATS Glover bags a new friend in ''Willard''
AWW RATS Glover bags a new friend in ''Willard''
EW's GRADE
B+

Details Release Date: Oct 07, 2003; DVD Release Date: Oct 07, 2003; Movie Rated: PG-13; Genres: Horror, Mystery and Thriller; With: Crispin Glover and Laura Elena Harring; Distributor: New Line Cinema

It's one of those casting choices that beg only one question: Why didn't someone think of this before? In Willard living waxwork Crispin Glover (''Back to the Future'') takes to the role of rat-loving loser Willard like a rat to rat-nip -- by himself, he's this remake's raison d'etre. The movie's pretty good too. Writer-director Glen Morgan (''The X-Files'') gleefully shuttles Willard between ''healthy'' self-possession (represented by the diplomatic rat Socrates) and vengeful psychosis (Ben, a big critter with even bigger stage presence). EXTRAS If it's a descent into madness you're looking for, try Glover's ''Ben'' music video -- with Glover's commentary on.

Originally posted Oct 10, 2003 Published in issue #732 Oct 10, 2003 Order article reprints