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  Written October 10, 2007

  CONTROL

  by SCHATZI23

  I really enjoyed this movie. I've been a big Joy Division fan for years, so the scenes of the writing and performing of some of the songs were awesome. But the movie is actually really about getting not so much into Ian's head, but showing some of the torment he went through dealing with his epilepsy, the demands of his band becoming more successful, and the tug of war beetween his wife and his mistress and being "torn between two lovers" to quote a cheesy song. The movie was shot beautifully in black and white and particular scenes were just really cinematically beautiful. As anyone who's ever listened to Joy Divisions music knows, it goes without saying that Control is not going to be a light cheerful happy ending kind of movie, but also anyone whos gone through the trials and tribulations that come with any sort of romantic relationship, some of the scenes wlll really strike a chord with you and hit you in the gut. I definately reccomend this movie.

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• Must Go!
  Written October 12, 2007

  This movie is amazing!!!

  by jenmoz

  I am an obsessive Ian Curtis / Joy Division fan, and have written my Master's Thesis on the Manchester scene of this time period. This movie perfectly captures the life and times of the singer's life, as well as the mood of the city. BRAVO!

  • 8 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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  Written October 21, 2007

  MUST NOT LOSE "CONTROL"

  by zaklina

  This is the first time I took the time to review a movie but after seeing "Control" last night, I have to spread the word. This is a MUST SEE movie for any music fan who has been influenced by punk rock, post-punk rock, and music in general. As a huge Joy Division fan, I thought this was the best biopic based on Ian Curtis' short life. The acting was brilliant and very realistic. It's obvious that the amazing director, Anton Corbijn, is a fan like any other fan of Joy Division that often wondered what drove Ian to take his own life. The story really captures the pressures Ian faced with the band, his personal life, and the daily struggle dealing with his Epilepsy. I felt like I was eavesdropping on his life and not really watching a movie. The soundtrack is awesome and the live performances of Warsaw and Joy Division are chilling; the actors really morphed into the characters they were portraying in this wonderful film. I am anxiously awaiting the dvd; do not miss this movie!

  • 10 out of 14 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written November 19, 2007

  Tragic and Gorgeous

  by modularlife

  Whether you've never heard of Joy Division or are a dyed-in-the-wool fan (such as myself), this film is a crushing portrayal of Ian Curtis' short time on earth that is not to be missed.
  
  Even while taking our seats already intimately familiar with the details of Ian Curtis' life, I found the film leaving my wife and I speechless as we walked out of the theater. It's a heavy story that is as beautifully shot as it is well directed by veteran art photographer and music video director, Anton Corbijn. The film's cinematographer has managed to very effectively capture Corbijn's visual genius in moving pictures.
  
  Control also has a brilliant propulsion system, found in the live performances by the cast, who learned to play their instruments and manage to conjure the spirit of Joy Division as well as anyone apart from the original lineup could ever hope to. I would absolutely buy a recording of these versions, were it available - they're that good.
  
  Go tonight. It's a classic.

  • 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written October 30, 2007

  The Movie I've Waited a Life Time to See

  by HimmuraTube

  Ok, so I'm a biased Joy Division/New Order fan. This movie is brilliantly done. Yes, we do know much of Ian Curtis' history. What this movie has done was to let you live along side him through his tormented life. The sound track was amazing. You knew Joy Division's music was a reflection of Ian Curtis' mind and emotional state. But to hear the music amazingly shadowing his life (in chronological order) sent chills down my spine. This is a must see for any Joy Division/New Order fan.

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• Must Go!
  Written November 11, 2007

  Emotionally charged

  by dwoodgate

  This period, music and scene was very much part of my life, both preceding through the Velvets etc., and afterwards through New Order and the UK 80s indie scene, so I felt really engaged and present throughout this movie. More importantly, I thought the acting, Anton Corbijn's cinematography and the screenplay were all excellent. However, I was particularly pleased with the way Ian's relationship with Anick and her appearance were so positive and beautiful, given the fact that the film was based upon Ian's wife's book (and moreover she was a co-producer and advisor).

  • 7 out of 11 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written October 17, 2007

  Everything We Wanted to Know About Ian

  by Elizabat

  I'm an avid Joy Division fan andI knew there was a dark veil of mystery around Ian's life. Clearly this fueled the words to paper and gave us Joy Division. Only those few in the intimate circle of his short life will know it all in true detail but the director and cast did an amazing homage to Ian Curtis. You are completely sucked into the story and released after the credits.
  
  Certain to be a cult classic right beside Sid and Nancy.
  
  ^v^

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• Must Go!
  Written November 16, 2007

  Sensitive and simple in it's beauty

  by alejapuente

  
  I've never seen a movie, that is a biography, with this level of honesty and depth into the main character's world. I loved it and I was moved.
  
  

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• I'll Pass
  Written May 10, 2009

  by Antperr

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• I'm In
  Written April 4, 2008

  by BigTimeMovieFan

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• I'll Pass
  Written June 7, 2008

  by mayrilikesllamas

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• I'll Pass
  Written February 29, 2008

  by CallaLily81

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• I'll Pass
  Written August 30, 2008

  by dbcall

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  Written May 29, 2008

  by Peppermaud

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• I'm In
  Written June 11, 2008

  by cdrew87

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