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Control

2007 • 122 minutes
4.7
56 reviews
88%
Tomatometer
15
Rating
Eligible

About this movie

Directed by acclaimed photographer Anton Corbijn and based on Deborah Curtis's "Touching from a Distance", Control is the story of the late Joy Division singer Ian Curtis's life, from the band's rise to fame to his tragic suicide. Starring Samantha Morton (Minority Report, Sweet and Lowdown) and Alexandra Maria Lara (Downfall, Youth Without Youth) and featuring an incredible performance from newcomer Sam Riley as Ian Curtis, Control documents the relationships with both his wife and his girlfriend, his battle with epilepsy and the road to success with his band, Joy Division. Featuring a score by New Order as well as classic tracks from David Bowie, Sex Pistols and Joy Division. © Northsee Limited. All Rights Reserved.
Rating
15

Ratings and reviews

4.7
56 reviews
Karen Brierley
June 20, 2021
I am a massive Joy Division fan. I have read the book, but when I bought the film, it took me 4 year's to actually watch it. I was not disappointed. Fantastic acting. Got Ian Curtis spot on. People say that the film is depressing, it's upsetting that Ian Curtis was so tortured, he could not see anything other than ending his own life. But, we have a massive legacy in his word's/music. WATCH, WATCH, WATCH. True Joy Division fan's will "get it" (absolutely no disrespect to non-J.D fan's).
Shaun Carney
October 13, 2021
REALLY HEARTBREAKING MOVIE ESPECIALLY WHAT HAPPENED TO IAN CURTIS LOVE JOY DIVISION THEY HAD SOME GREAT SONG'S AND FROM MANCHESTER
Jaeger Bombs
July 23, 2017
A truly heartbreaking but beautiful account of the troubled singer's life. I'm a believer in Joy Division.