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In THE CRITIC, Jimmy Erskine (Sir Ian McKellen) is a powerful theater critic living in 1930s London. He's known for his harsh takedowns of productions and actors, particularly Nina Land (Gemma Arterton), whose performances he consistently scathes. But when his boss dies and his job is put in jeopardy, he must enlist Nina in a manipulative ...
The Critic is a deliciously dark and sharp-witted thriller set in 1930s London ‘theatreland’ featuring an all-star 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 ...
Sep 13, 2024 · The Critic: Directed by Anand Tucker. With Gemma Arterton, Lesley Manville, Ian McKellen, Mark Strong. In 1930s London, a powerful theatre critic, threatened by the new owner of the newspaper where he works, enlists a young actress to help him prevent his boss from firing him.
Jul 1, 2024 · New movie The Critic, starring Ian McKellen as the West End’s most feared theatre critic in 1930’s London, has confirmed a UK date for its theatrical release. The new film will play in cinemas from 13 September 2024, produced by the late Bill Kenwright’s BK Studios, and distributed by True Brit Entertainment.
Sep 13, 2024 · THE CRITIC is a deliciously dark and sharp-witted thriller set in 1930s London ‘theatreland’ featuring an all-star cast including Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, Ben Barnes, Alfred Enoch, Romola Garai and Lesley Manville.
The Critic. 15. 1h 34m. •. strong language. The Critic is a story of ambition, blackmail and desire with a dazzling anti-hero at its dark heart. A whodunnit wrapped in a Faustian pact which winds tighter and tighter. Patrick Marber adapted the script from Anthony Quinn's novel.
