The Critic is a handsome period thriller about theatre, blackmail and hidden sexuality, led by Ian McKellen in a deliciously caustic role. The plotting is pulpy and increasingly melodramatic, but the performances and 1930s atmosphere make the film consistently watchable.
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The Critic is a handsome period thriller about theatre, blackmail and hidden sexuality, led by Ian McKellen in a deliciously caustic role. The plotting is pulpy and increasingly melodramatic, but the performances and 1930s atmosphere make the film consistently watchable.
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