The Critic — Official Trailer

Synopsis

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

Directed by Anand Tucker

• Ian McKellen
  as Jimmy Erskine
• Gemma Arterton
  as Nina Land
• Mark Strong
  as David Brooke
• Lesley Manville
  as Annabel Land
• Ben Barnes
  as Stephen Wyley
• Romola Garai
  as Cora Wyley