Reasonably good biopic on the life of Ian Dury, one of the founders of punk music (though labeling his music as punk does him a disservice. Not that punk is bad, but Ian Dury's music does not really fit into a single genre).
Starts pretty badly - jumping all over the place, lacking focus. I guess this was a deliberate attempt on director Matt Whitecross' part to capture the mania and intensity that was Ian Dury. Unfortunately it mostly just makes you feel disoriented.
However, the movie eventually settles down and a more linear and cohesive narrative ensues.
Good performance from Andy Serkis and Ian Dury. Good support from Olivia Williams, Naomie Harris, Tom Hughes, Ralph Ineson and Bill Milner. James Jagger, son of Mick Jagger, also appears, in a minor role.
Ultimately, quite interesting, though you feel that the movie only scratches the surface of Ian Dury's life.
Starts pretty badly - jumping all over the place, lacking focus. I guess this was a deliberate attempt on director Matt Whitecross' part to capture the mania and intensity that was Ian Dury. Unfortunately it mostly just makes you feel disoriented.
However, the movie eventually settles down and a more linear and cohesive narrative ensues.
Good performance from Andy Serkis and Ian Dury. Good support from Olivia Williams, Naomie Harris, Tom Hughes, Ralph Ineson and Bill Milner. James Jagger, son of Mick Jagger, also appears, in a minor role.
Ultimately, quite interesting, though you feel that the movie only scratches the surface of Ian Dury's life.