Movie·2024·1h 41m
The Critic
Ambition seduces. Power corrupts.
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Producer
Anand Tucker, David Gilbery
Cinematography
David Higgs
Music
Craig Armstrong
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
106 votes
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Cast
Ian McKellen
Jimmy Erskine
Gemma Arterton
Nina Land
Mark Strong
David Brooke
Lesley Manville
Annabel Land
Ben Barnes
Stephen Wyley
Romola Garai
Cora Wyley
Alfred Enoch
Tom Tunner
Ron Cook
Hugh Morris
Claire Skinner
Mary Brooke
Matthew Cottle
Graham Meadows
Beau Gadsdon
Freya
Nikesh Patel
Ferdy Harwood
Rebecca Gethings
Joan
Éva Magyar
Dolly Langdon
Jay Simpson
Slyfield
Jacob James Beswick
Robbie
Nicholas Bishop
Richard Pugh
Albie Marber
Lennie
// crew
Crew
Anand Tucker
Director, Executive Producer
David Gilbery
Producer, Executive Producer
Patrick Marber
Writer, Executive Producer
Tom Butterfield
Executive Producer
Naomi George
Executive Producer
Mark Gordon
Executive Producer
Bill Kenwright
Producer
Beth Pattinson
Executive Producer
Luke Scrase
Executive Producer
Jolyon Symonds
Producer
Harry White
Executive Producer
Craig Armstrong
Original Music Composer
David Higgs
Director of Photography
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