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The Critic: A New Thrilling Cinematic Experience Starring Ian McKellen

The highly anticipated thriller, The Critic, featuring the esteemed Ian McKellen, is set to hit theaters in North America on September 13, 2014. As reported by Deadline, Greenwich Entertainment has secured distribution rights for this film, which draws inspiration from Anthony Quinn’s novel, Curtain Call. Notably, the UK will also see the film’s premiere on the same date.

This film boasts a remarkable ensemble of British talent, including renowned actors such as Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, Ben Barnes, Alfred Enoch, Romola Garai, and Lesley Manville. The direction is in the capable hands of Anand Tucker, with a screenplay penned by Patrick Marber, promising a compelling adaptation of the source material.

The film’s storyline centers around the character Jimmy Erskine, portrayed by McKellen, who is a notorious and feared theater critic. The plot thickens as Erskine finds himself at odds with David Brooke (played by Strong), the new owner of the Daily Chronicle. In a desperate bid for approval, he enters into a dark and intriguing Faustian bargain with Nina Land (Arterton), a struggling actress eager to gain his endorsement.

Having made its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in 2023, The Critic has already generated significant buzz, with audiences eager to see how this intense narrative unfolds on the big screen.

For those interested in getting a glimpse of this cinematic thriller, a trailer is available for viewing.

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