Ivy and I went to watch The Critic at our local cinema, not entirely sure what to expect. We don't always like the same films.
   But this one was different. Not a cape or a superhero to be seen, nor any lovesick duos dancing into the sunset. It was strongly character driven, but with a slowly evolving plot that became quite gripping. 
   It's a long while since I've seen one actor dominate a film to quite the extent that Sir Ian McKellen does in this film -  not since the 'old days' when many films were just vessels for their stars. But trust me, once you've seen this fil, you'll know what proper acting is all about.
   So go watch it.