Critic (The)
- Director: Anand Tucker
- Writer: Patrick Marber, Anthony Quinn
- Producer: Dianne Beatty, Tom Butterfield, Lionel Frid, Naomi George, David Gilbery, Mark Gordon, Lynn Grant, Bill Kenwright, Patrick Marber, Beth Pattinson, Luke Scrase, Jolyon Symonds, Anand Tucker, Harry White
CGiii Comment
The film, set in 1930s London, revolves around a feared theater critic named Jimmy Erskine (Beale), his loyal assistant (Essiedu), a newspaper owner (Firth) who wants to get rid of the critic and an actress (Arterton) who has been devastated by the excoriating theatrical reviews. The critic's determination to survive ensures that the other characters are caught in a web of blackmail, deceit and murder. Patrick Marber adapted the script from Anthony Quinn's novel.
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Cast & Characters
Romola Garai (as Madeleine)
Mark Strong (as David Brooke)
Gemma Arterton (as Nina Land)
Ben Barnes (as Stephen Wyley)
Lesley Manville (as Annabel)
Ian McKellen (as Jimmy Erskine)
Alfred Enoch (as Tom Tunner)
Claire Skinner
Nikesh Patel (as Ferdy Harwood)
Jay Simpson (as Slyfield)
Rebecca Gethings (as Joan)
Beau Gadsdon (as Freya)
Matthew Cottle (as Graham Meadows)
Nicholas Bishop (as Richard Pugh)
Jacob James Beswick (as Robbie)
Éva Magyar (as Dolly Langdon)
Albie Marber (as Lennie)
James McNicholas
Debra Gillett (as Mrs. Keefe)
Ross Armstrong
Tom Padley (as Police Officer)
Grant Crookes (as Critic)
Jake Neads (as Flamineo)
Oliver Shaw (as Rowan)
Joe Coen (as Brachiano)