About The Critic
Ian McKellen and Gemma Arterton lead a stellar British cast in this deliciously dark and sharp-witted thriller.
Set in 1930s London, it revolves around a feared theatre critic named Jimmy Erskine, his loyal assistant, a newspaper owner who wants to get rid of the critic and an actress who has been devastated by the excoriating theatrical reviews. The critic's determination to survive ensures that the other characters are caught in a web of blackmail, deceit and murder.
Director: Anand Tucker
Cast: Gemma Arterton, Ian McKellen, Lesley Manville, Mark Strong, Romola Garai, Ben Barnes, Clair Skinner
“McKellen, who 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”
The Guardian
