The Critic
The Critic

The Critic

Ambition seduces. Power corrupts.

2024101 minAnand TuckerThrillerCrimeDramaMystery

5.8

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Overview

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 & Crew

Anand Tucker

Anand Tucker

Director

Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen

Jimmy Erskine

Gemma Arterton

Gemma Arterton

Nina Land

Mark Strong

Mark Strong

David Brooke

Lesley Manville

Lesley Manville

Annabel Land

Ben Barnes

Ben Barnes

Stephen Wyley

Romola Garai

Romola Garai

Cora Wyley

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