It's indicative of his personality throughout. Willard is too insecure to act in his own interests. He could never stand up to anyone directly, not even to save Socrates.
@EagleVendetta He couldn't have done anything in front of everyone. If he had claimed the rats were his he would've be fired, even though he was already let go, and probably ridiculed. Willard wasn't stupid. Mr. Martian was just a mean, selfish person.
Why's he being so mean to Ben? It's because he (Willard) was treated so badly for so long. All I can hope is that this human being realizes...that there is a bigger picture than what we've all know.
Offices were weird back then. No computers. Everyone just mosied along not under anywhere near the pressure that we're all under. Desks look so weird without computers. Life was at a much slower pace then.
@georgelee43211 Oh come on now, No Jeffrey Dahmer here. Willard was a man of feelings and insight. Above and beyond the sorry lost souls of today. We should all pay attention to this guy's intentions and vision. If we did then maybe....just maybe we could get this planet back in shape!
It peed me off when Willard didn't save Socratis, he had nothing to lose plus he could have said to everyone "i'll get the rats out of here" and he'd of been a hero, the big dork.
superb acting by davison! :) hey, were there anti-animal cruelty laws in the 70's? this socrates killing looks more vicious than in the 2003 version. the rat's really wincing in this one, poor thing.
Yeah, that was always the most heartwrenching part of the movie.
I saw the movie in the theater as a kid. Now that I'm older, I realize what a coward Willard was. He just got his 30 day notice, so he had nothing to lose. He should have stood up and said, "Sorry, it's just my pet mouse."
@XurikHikari After his mom dies, his family and friends wouldn't loan him money, and worst of all his boss harassing and firing him, there's only one thing to say: "TEAR HIM UP!!!!!!"
haha he's gloating about it!
freyasangria 1 month ago
'Walt, this is Mickey, comin to join ya!!'
sprinter82 2 months ago
@EagleVendetta
It's indicative of his personality throughout. Willard is too insecure to act in his own interests. He could never stand up to anyone directly, not even to save Socrates.
Jcolinsol 3 months ago
@EagleVendetta He couldn't have done anything in front of everyone. If he had claimed the rats were his he would've be fired, even though he was already let go, and probably ridiculed. Willard wasn't stupid. Mr. Martian was just a mean, selfish person.
tcoatmafia666 4 months ago
I don't understand how this movie makes anyone hate rats. If anything it makes me hate people.
silhouettexstars 5 months ago
I correct myself...Willard shouldve stuck up for Socratis...
mareble412 5 months ago
Willard is to blame, how couldn't he see that having a fav would cause issues? Or keeping hundreds of rats for that matter...
mareble412 5 months ago
Willard is going to go postal with Rats lots and lots of Rats!
poopypants814 6 months ago
I've comed to the conclusion that movie is HUGE. LOL, seriously though. It's the plight of us all. Rats rule so do you and not me. LOL LOL lolololol
SkyOne1111 9 months ago
Of course he's going to be. New York! The BIG Apple! Wooo hooo!
SkyOne1111 9 months ago
Why's he being so mean to Ben? It's because he (Willard) was treated so badly for so long. All I can hope is that this human being realizes...that there is a bigger picture than what we've all know.
SkyOne1111 9 months ago
Offices were weird back then. No computers. Everyone just mosied along not under anywhere near the pressure that we're all under. Desks look so weird without computers. Life was at a much slower pace then.
SkyOne1111 9 months ago
@SkyOne1111 You're right. And although I appreciate the internet, I enjoyed the slower pace of the '70s compared to today too.
ridgerunner721601 7 months ago
Bruce would make a great Jeffrey Dahmer if he was lot younger like in this film.
georgelee43211 10 months ago
@georgelee43211 Oh come on now, No Jeffrey Dahmer here. Willard was a man of feelings and insight. Above and beyond the sorry lost souls of today. We should all pay attention to this guy's intentions and vision. If we did then maybe....just maybe we could get this planet back in shape!
SkyOne1111 9 months ago
It peed me off when Willard didn't save Socratis, he had nothing to lose plus he could have said to everyone "i'll get the rats out of here" and he'd of been a hero, the big dork.
Kenshin1985jen 1 year ago
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superb acting by davison! :) hey, were there anti-animal cruelty laws in the 70's? this socrates killing looks more vicious than in the 2003 version. the rat's really wincing in this one, poor thing.
kakadoodoo3000 1 year ago
God damnit Willard do something! Oh nos
missman0009 1 year ago
I hated to see Socrates get killed by the jerk, but later on the rest of the mice get revenge on Martin.
ridgerunner721601 1 year ago 2
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oldrocker74 7 months ago
Such sappy music does not go with the movie!!!
my5guysgirl 1 year ago
@EagleVendetta
Well then he could get sued.
Bottery 1 year ago
@EagleVendetta
If he did anything he's instantly be tied to any rat related incident that happened to his boss and he'd lose his job.
Bottery 1 year ago 2
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CreativeKiss101 1 year ago
so sad :(
mizzbabyphat12 1 year ago
Yeah, that was always the most heartwrenching part of the movie.
I saw the movie in the theater as a kid. Now that I'm older, I realize what a coward Willard was. He just got his 30 day notice, so he had nothing to lose. He should have stood up and said, "Sorry, it's just my pet mouse."
ArchStantonSavage 1 year ago 2
Poor Socrates
:(
Didn't think they'd show him being beaten to death
michaelhonscar 1 year ago
yikes that was horrific!
poor Socrates. :(
randomandproudqueen 2 years ago
Willard's expression..wow. That was horrible. Poor Soc's.
dalmain77 2 years ago 9
Ohhh that part made me sad.
Poor poor Socratis..
XurikHikari 2 years ago 15
@XurikHikari After his mom dies, his family and friends wouldn't loan him money, and worst of all his boss harassing and firing him, there's only one thing to say: "TEAR HIM UP!!!!!!"
oldrocker74 7 months ago