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Review: The Critic

— by WILLIAM STERR —

Sir Ian McKellen has become a legend on the silver screen, in theater, and on television. Among his films are “Richard III,” “Gods and Monsters” and the “Lord of the Rings” series. On television, he starred in the delicious “Vicious.” And on stage, he has appeared in many plays, including “Waiting for Godot.” Sir Ian never fails to deliver a riveting performance.

Now, at age 85, he’s taken on a truly sinister role in “The Critic.”

The film takes place in 1936, beginning with Jimmy Erskine (McKellen) delivering his definition of a critic as he enters a theater, and then dictates his criticism of the play he saw there. (CONTINUED)


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