Set in the atmospheric world of 1934 London, The Critic plunges viewers into a dark and suspenseful narrative. The story centers around Nina Land, an actress who becomes entangled in a perilous situation involving the influential theatre critic Jimmy Erskine and his paper’s editor, David Brooke. As the tension between the characters escalates, secrets unravel, leading to a dramatic climax that will leave audiences on the edge of their seats.

The film boasts a stellar cast, featuring legendary actor Ian McKellen as the sharp-tongued critic Jimmy Erskine, Gemma Arterton as the beleaguered actress Nina Land, Mark Strong as the formidable editor David Brooke, and Lesley Manville as Annabel Land. They are joined by Romola Garai as Cora Wyley, Ben Barnes as Stephen Wyley, Alfred Enoch as Tom Tunner, Nikesh Patel as Ferdy Harwood, Jay Simpson as Slyfield.

The Critic, directed by Anand Tucker and written by Patrick Marber, is based on the 2015 novel Curtain Call by Anthony Quinn.