The Critic (2024)

  • R
  • 09/13/2024 (US)
  • Thriller, Crime, Drama
  • 1h 41m

Ambition seduces. Power corrupts.

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.

Anand Tucker

Director

Patrick Marber

Writer

Cast

Ian McKellen's headshot

Ian McKellen

Jimmy Erskine
Gemma Arterton's headshot

Gemma Arterton

Nina Land
Mark Strong's headshot

Mark Strong

David Brooke
Lesley Manville's headshot

Lesley Manville

Annabel Land
Ben Barnes's headshot

Ben Barnes

Stephen Wyley
Romola Garai's headshot

Romola Garai

Cora Wyley
Alfred Enoch's headshot

Alfred Enoch

Tom Tunner
Ron Cook's headshot

Ron Cook

Hugh Morris

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