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The Critical Drinker

YouTube Film Critic, Author

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April 30, 1983

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Scotland, UK

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Short About

The Critical Drinker is a Scottish YouTuber and author known for his sharp and humorous film critiques. Born in 1983, he gained fame for his unique persona, often seen wearing aviator shades and enjoying a drink while dissecting popular movies with a twist of sarcasm. With over 1 million subscribers on YouTube, he blends insightful commentary with a touch of irreverence in his reviews.

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Born April 30, 1983, in Scotland.

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He developed an early passion for movies, focusing on storytelling patterns and character development.

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His Scottish accent is partially exaggerated for his YouTube persona.

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Before fame, he worked as a telemarketer in London and acted in minor roles on British TV.

Launched his YouTube channel in 2006 under the name 'jacktaylor83.'

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Sold over 2 million copies of his Ryan Drake series, inspired by Cold War spy fiction.

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Returned to YouTube in 2018 with sarcasm-laced rants and reviews.

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His Captain Marvel critique was his first viral video, sparking the birth of his slurring, drunken character.

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He criticized the Scooby-Doo reboot for inappropriate mature themes and race-swapped characters.

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Believes stoic masculinity in modern cinema is threatened by writers.

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Accuses studios of fan baiting by swapping race or gender in adaptations.

Mocks Hollywood's financial mistakes, citing Warner Brothers' DC movie struggles as examples.

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Reached 1 million subscribers on YouTube by December 2021.

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Lives in Scotland with his wife, two sons, and a greyhound named Lara, aka 'The Critical Doggo.'

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Pursues hobbies like military history, mountain climbing, fitness, boxing, and reading.

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Traveled to the US and Eastern Europe for research on his Ryan Drake series.

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Co-wrote 'Deadly Cargo' with James Patterson in 2017.

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Enjoys his drink while reviewing films, often seen wearing dark aviator shades.

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Ventured into new writing territories, authoring 'Dark Harvest' and working on an undisclosed comic book project.

Net Worth

Estimated Net Worth:5 - 10 million

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The Critical Drinker's net worth is estimated to fall in the range of 5 to 10 million, predominantly from sales of his Ryan Drake series, YouTube earnings, and collaborations like 'Deadly Cargo' with James Patterson.

The Critical Drinker Biography

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Early Life

Born in Scotland in 1983, The Critical Drinker honed his storytelling skills as a telemarketer in London. His telemarketing job helped him adapt his Scottish accent for a broader audience. He had been part of minor acting roles in British TV, which laid the foundation for his insightful film critiques.

YouTube

Transitioning from "jacktaylor83" to The Critical Drinker, he gained fame for his unfiltered reviews and sarcastic rants, notably critiquing films like Captain Marvel. After he achieved 1 million subscribers in December 2021, he started writing novels like "Dark Harvest" and worked on other undisclosed comic book projects.

Personal Touch

Based in Scotland, he's passionate about military history, fitness, and reading. Traveling to the US and Eastern Europe enriched his Ryan Drake series. His stoic image, coupled with trademark aviator shades, mark his iconic online persona.

Controversies

The Critical Drinker's rise began with a viral critique of Captain Marvel, shaping his slurring, drunken persona. Fearless in tackling mature themes in media, he highlights stoic masculinity on screen and critiques Hollywood's financial pitfalls and penchant for provocative adaptations like DC movies by Warner Brothers.