The Critic

Critic is a movie set in 1930s London. The story revolves around theater critic Jimmy Erskine, known for his sharp pen and ruthless language, with the power to make or break careers. However, when the owner of his newspaper dies and his son takes over the business, Erskine quickly finds himself in conflict with his new boss and his position is threatened. In response to this situation, he makes a Faustian deal with Nina Land, a failed actress. He convinces Nina to become seductive to the new owner of the newspaper. However, their plans go awry and these three individuals become entangled in a web of desire, blackmail, and betrayal. The film is a plot that draws the viewer into Jimmy's manipulative world and shows how far he can go to protect his power at all costs. The film was shot in historic areas of London.