5.8The Critic · 2024
The Critic (2024) is a Thriller / Crime / Drama film directed by Anand Tucker, starring Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong.
ThrillerCrimeDramaMystery
5.8Overview
Jimmy Erskine is the most feared theatre critic of the age. He lives as flamboyantly as he writes and takes pleasure in savagely taking down any actor who fails to meet his standards. When the owner of the Daily Chronicle dies, and his son takes over, Jimmy quickly finds himself at odds with his new boss and his position under threat. In an attempt to preserve the power and influence he holds so sacred, Jimmy strikes a Faustian pact with a struggling actress, entangling them and the boss in a thrilling but deadly web of desire, blackmail, and betrayal.
Cast
Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, Lesley Manville, Ben Barnes, Romola Garai, Alfred Enoch, Ron Cook
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What is "The Critic" about?
Jimmy Erskine is the most feared theatre critic of the age. He lives as flamboyantly as he writes and takes pleasure in savagely taking down any actor who fails to meet his standards. When the owner of the Daily Chronicle dies, and his son takes over, Jimmy quickly finds himself at odds with his new boss and his position under threat. In an attempt to preserve the power and influence he holds so sacred, Jimmy strikes a Faustian pact with a struggling actress, entangling them and the boss in a thrilling but deadly web of desire, blackmail, and betrayal.
When was "The Critic" released?
The Critic was released in 2024.
Who stars in "The Critic"?
The cast includes Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, Lesley Manville.
