Andrew Scott Towers Over Awards Bait Cliches
A review of the film 'Elsinore' criticizes the movie for relying on tired awards-bait tropes despite a strong performance by Andrew Scott. The review highlights Scott's portrayal of Ian Charleson, a Scottish actor who died of AIDS-related complications in 1990.
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IndieWire is a part of PMX Global, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Media Corporation. (c) 2026 IndieWire Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Powered by WordPress.com VIP Telluride ‘Elsinore’ Review: Andrew Scott’s Towering Performance as a Dying Actor Can’t Overcome AIDS-Movie Awards Bait Clichés Telluride: Scott vividly portrays "Gandhi" and "Chariots of Fire" star Ian Charleson, who made "Hamlet" his final role at the National Theatre, but the movie around him sinks into forgettability. By Ryan Lattanzio Plus icon ryan Ryan Lattanzio Executive Editor ryanlattanzio More stories by Ryan ‘Primetime’ Review: Robert Pattinson Is Even Creepier Than IRL Chris Hansen in a Bleakly Invigorating ‘To Catch a Predator’ Thriller
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