The Critic 15
The Critic is a deliciously dark and sharp-witted thriller set in 1930s London featuring an all-star British cast including Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, Ben Barnes, Alfred Enoch, Romola Garai and Lesley Manville.
When the most feared and vicious theatre critic in town Jimmy Erskine (McKellen), finds himself suddenly in the cross hairs of the Daily Chronicle’s new owner David Brooke (Strong), he strikes a sinister Faustian pact with struggling actress Nina Land (Arterton) who is desperate to win his favour.
“McKellen relishes another devious character to sink his teeth into, devouring every scene, a deliciously caustic turn that will provide him with nothing but the finest notices.” – Benjamin Lee, The Guardian
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- Director
- Anand Tucker
- Year
- 2024
- Duration
- 1 hour 35 minutes
- Language
- English
- Cast
- Ben Barnes, Ian McKellen, Lesley Manville
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