Sad movie...

Rating: Null/10 (17 February 2008)

why does great talent die young ? only 23 and had yet to live a full life. good movie, however it was depressing, and enlightening at the same time. it was a bit slow paced for my tastes. Overall, I was only familiar with one of their hit songs that was played relentlessly on the Radio here in Seattle. The problem I think during that Era is that everybody was overshadowed by Kurt Cobains, "Nirvana" . When Kurt hit the scene, music that resembled that genre, either pre or post Kurt were judged by his Benchmark, which in mainstream music is a tough one to compete against.
So in retrospect, I barely heard of the Joy Division music cause the Seattle scene has left a major mark on Music History and anyone else fell by the way side.
I liked the movie, though depressing and sad. Reminds me what real genuine talent will sacrifice for pure art. Something you won't find today. todays musicians are formulated pop teenybop no talent having moneymaker music whores. They all sound alike. something you can play in an elevator.
Ian Curtis, was the real deal. The Genuine Article. Real Talent. The truth and passion expressed through his art, which is why we love music in the first place.