Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll (15)

Andy Serkis has been nominated for a BAFTA for his portrayal of punk poet Ian Dury

Director: Mat Whitecross
Starring: Andy Serkis, Naomie Harris, Olivia Williams, Bill Milner
UK, 2009, 1 hour 55 minutes

Wed 10 March 6.05pm, Sat 13 March 8.30pm, Sun 14 8.30pm The Courtyard Hereford

A magical take on the life of one of Britain's most original rock stars Ian Dury who, despite childhood polio, found fame with the Blockheads after years of slogging round the pub circuit. The archetypal lovable rogue, punk poet Dury's sudden success had a profound and damaging effect on those around him, not least his son. With his uncanny resemblance to the leering, cocky singer famed for his saucy, funny lyrics, Serkis gives an exuberant performance as Dury repeats every sad trick in the rock 'n' roll book. A real blast with all the good things the title promises and much more.