The Critic — Official Trailer (2024) Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, Ian McKellen, Ben Barnes
I’m the chief drama critic of the daily chicor Jimmy oskins never like me hold your breath for here is theatrical sewage it’s a disaster you should talk to him over the last 10 years you’ve compared me to livestock creatures of the sea and an extinct bird it’s going to stop oh are you retiring don’t it down more Beauty less Beast we can restore the chronicle to its rightful place as the most read family newspaper in the country watch your backs he won’t come up to the Old Guard be on the paper anyone who threatens the reputation of this newspaper is an undesirable you must practice your perversion behind closed doors you’re a cheeky out queer Ain you may I return the compliment Mr Asin are you a homosexual one month’s notice what did you [Music] expect you must have something on him the man’s a saint all men have secrets I’ll find his from your secret admirer look he’s crying thy count Brooke powerful rich but catastrophically married I have something delicate to discuss do me a little service I want you to please him and in return you will gain my unyielding favor all that’s required to make you a star don’t let me down or what you’re so naughty you’re a maniac with a death wish I’m the critic I have power and [Music] influence I Earth you live with yourself please this is only the beginning
Get ready to dive into the gripping world of “The Critic”! This highly anticipated 2024 British period thriller, directed by Anand Tucker and based on Anthony Quinn’s 2015 novel “Curtain Call,” promises to keep you on the edge of your seat. Starring an ensemble cast featuring Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, and Lesley Manville, “The Critic” transports you to 1934 London, where a theatre critic, a talented actress, and a manipulative editor get entangled in a web of deceit and dark secrets.
Set against the glamorous yet treacherous backdrop of the London theatre scene, “The Critic” follows the story of Nina Land (Gemma Arterton), an actress who finds herself in a perilous situation with Jimmy Erskine (Ian McKellen), a prominent theatre critic. As the stakes rise, hidden agendas and dangerous alliances come to light, culminating in a thrilling narrative that explores ambition, power, and betrayal.
Cast:
Ian McKellen as Jimmy Erskine
Gemma Arterton as Nina Land
Mark Strong as David Brooke
Lesley Manville as Annabel Land
Romola Garai as Madeleine Farewell
Ben Barnes as Stephen Wyley
Alfred Enoch as Tom Tunner
Nikesh Patel as Ferdy Harwood
Produced by BKStudios, Fearless Minds, and Seven Stories, “The Critic” is distributed by True Brit Entertainment and Lionsgate. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2023, and is set for a wide release on September 14, 2024.
If you’re a fan of intense period dramas, star-studded casts, and intricate plots, “The Critic” is a must-watch. With its stellar performances, meticulous direction, and evocative cinematography by David Higgs, this film is sure to captivate audiences worldwide.