Name: The Critic
Director: Mike Reiss
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama
Released: 1994-01-01
Duration: PT22mM
Rating: 7.9
Cast: Jon Lovitz, Christine Cavanaugh, Park Overall, Russi Taylor, Charles Napier

Question 1

What is The Critic (1994) about?

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Jay Sherman is a TV movie critic who is forced to review the most pathetic films which he always rates as "It stinks." In addition to the film parodies, the show also deals with his personal life: working for a tyrannical media mogul boss, his lovelife and his family.

Question 2

Who stars in The Critic?

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The Critic stars Jon Lovitz (Jay Sherman (voice)), Christine Cavanaugh (Marty Sherman (voice)), Park Overall (Alice Tompkins (voice)), Russi Taylor (Penny Tompkins (voice)), Charles Napier (Duke Phillips (voice)). The series was created by Mike Reiss.

Question 3

Is The Critic worth watching?

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The Critic holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. Fans of Animation, Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch The Critic?

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