Members Exclusive: The Critic

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Set against the backdrop of 1935 pre-WWII England, this gripping tale of ambition and deceit is set in the ruthless theatre world. Featuring an all-star ensemble including Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, and Mark Strong, this acclaimed film follows an aging theatre critic (McKellan) as he faces off against the new editor of London's Chronicle (Strong). As fascism looms and societal pressures mount, he becomes ensnared in a web of blackmail and perilous ambition, leading to an explosive confrontation that could cost him everything. Directed by award-winner Anand Tucker and adapted from Anthony Quinn's novel Curtain Call, The Critic is a scintillating drama where passion, power, and desperation collide.