Ian McKellan and Gemma Arterton star in trailer for edgy thriller The Critic
by Alex Billington
July 1, 2024
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“You’re a madman who wants to die!” “I’m the critic! I have power and influence.” True Brit Ent. has released the official trailer for their complex indie thriller. CriticsThe film is directed by Anand Thakkar and is not to be confused with Tarantino’s project of the same name. CriticsThe film was due to premiere at the Toronto Film Festival in 2023 and also screened at the British Film Festival. It’s currently scheduled to premiere in the UK in September. Critics Written by Patrick Marber and starring a star-studded British cast, this is a dark, witty thriller. Ian McKellan, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, Ben Barnes, Alfred Enoch, Romola Garaiand Lesley ManvilleAmazing. Set in 1930s London, the story revolves around a feared theatre critic named Jimmy Erskine, his loyal assistant, a newspaper owner trying to get rid of the critic, and an actress devastated by a scathing theatre review. The critic’s determination to survive draws all the other characters into a web of blackmail, deception and murder. Sound like a clever and entertaining story? Watch to find out what happens next.
Here’s the official UK trailer (+ teaser poster) for the Anand Thakkar-directed film CriticsDirect Youtube:
“The Critic” is a dark, witty thriller set in 1930s London, where the city’s most feared and brutal theater critic, Jimmy Erskine (McKellan), finds himself targeted by the new owner of the Daily Chronicle, David Brook (Strong), and enters into a sinister Faustian bargain with Nina Rand (Arterton), a struggling actress desperately trying to win his favor. Critics Directed by an international writer/director Anand Thakkar,Film director Saint-Exupéry, Hilary and Jackie, Shopgirl, When Did You Last See Your Father?, Red Riding: Year of the Lord 1983She has also worked on a number of television projects, most recently appearing in the series “Rogue” and “Indian Summers.” The screenplay was written by Patrick Marber.curtain call” is directed by Anthony Quinn. It is produced by Bill Kenwright and Jolyon Symons. It premiered at the 2023 Toronto Film Festival last year. It will be premiered by True Brit Entertainment. Critics In some UK cinemas September 13, 2024 Later this year. Anyone want to see this?
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