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Greenwich Entertainment Acquires Period Thriller ‘The Critic’ Starring Ian McKellen


Ian McKellen’s 'The Critic' has set its North American release date following Greenwich Entertainment's acquisition of rights to the film.

When the owner of the Daily Chronicle newspaper dies, and his son David Brooke (Mark Strong) takes over, Jimmy quickly finds himself at odds with his new boss and his position under threat. In an attempt to preserve the power and influence he holds so sacred, Jimmy strikes a faustian pact with struggling actress Nina Land (Gemma Arterton), entangling them and Brooke in a thrilling but deadly web of desire, blackmail and betrayal. A Fearless Minds, BK Studios & Seven Stories production, The Critic also stars Ben Barnes ( Shadow and Bone), Alfred Enoch ( Harry Potter), Romola Garai ( One Life) and Lesley Manville ( Phantom Thread).

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