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Model Realities
The world in miniature conjures memories of primary school -
Hello Ladies
Stephen Merchant steps out of Ricky Gervais's shadow with an 'assured and concise' set of his own -
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
The title is long, but the film is short – and packed full of mindless action for all the family -
Horrible Bosses
'You would have to admit our lives would be easier if our bosses weren't alive' -
Bridesmaids
Catfights, air rage and one-night stands – who'd be a bridesmaid? -
A History of the Irish Novel
A whistle-stop tour of Derek Hand's thesis, touching on Edgeworth, Joyce and Bell -
The Hangover 2
It has a new setting, a new bride, but few new ideas - Todd Phillips' sequel is a major comedown -
The Crucible
The Lyric reopens with Arthur Miller's tale of betrayal and distrust in old New England -
The King of Limbs
Is it possible to review a Radiohead album two days after its unexpected release? Lee Henry thinks not -
Frank, Dean and Sammy
Deano should have stayed at home - Ol' Blue Eyes takes the ovation on his own