Critics' Choice

Film

Andrew O'Hagan

quote Johnny Depp has become, in his young middle age, like a star of the movies’ golden period quote

Public Enemies Music

André Paine

quote this was a triumph of eye-popping production and exhausting choreography quote

Madonna Theatre

Fiona Mountford

quote If his smug stage persona is tricky to warm to, his skill, and the snappiness of Andy Nyman’s direction, are spot-on quote

Derren Brown

Reader reviews

Film

Russell. Hertfordshire

quote If you are feeling totally fed up with your lot at the moment with the economic squeeze - go see this film quote

Sunshine Cleaning Theatre

Heather, London

quote I thought this was an excellent, powerful production. The staging and acting were superb, it is well worth going to see quote

Observe The Sons Of Ulster Marching Towards The Somme Music

Debbie & Bill Holmes

quote Absolutely AMAZING show that went like a train for three hours solid and didn't waiver once! quote

Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band

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By Evening Standard Last updated at 00:00am on 01.12.05

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