A Must-See

Rating: 10/10 (30 April 2008)

Sam Riley gives a great haunting performance, singing songs by Joy Division a lot like Ian Curtis himself. The story of Ian Curtis is told in an absorbing and realistic way, making you understand what this great singer and poet went through to commit suicide at 23.
Ian Curtis' wife, Deborah Curtis (played by Samantha Morton), is one of the producers of the film, which is based on her book. Taking that in mind, it is strange that her portrait is very sad, unfavorable and a lot less attractive than what the real Deborah Crtis looked back in the 80s judging by pictures. Conversely Ian Curtis' lover, Annik Honoré, is portrayed by German actress Alexandra Maria Lara in a beautiful and dreamy way, making this character much more attractive that she actually was, again judging by pictures.
Another one of the producers of the film was Tony Wilson. Unfortunately, he passed away a few months before the release of the film. He had cancer but ironically died from heart attack.
"Control" shows some really beautiful images of lonely estranged industrial Macclesfield in the 80's, accompanied by the great songs of Joy Division. This gives enough space and room for thought.