Control - Unmissable

Rating: 10/10 (13 October 2007)

I went watching it last night and i've got to say, it was absolutely brilliant. If you are a fan of Joy Division, it is unmissable. It tells the story of Ian Curtis and Joy Division, in fantastic detail. The casting of the film is awesome and Sam Riley who plays Curtis, gives an absolutely flawless portrayal of Ian Curtis. The whole film from start to finish was immaculate, the music......... well, if you like Joy Division, you'll understand. The way the film is put together with the music, you can see, Curtis' state of mind through the songs, as well as the visual side. Ultimately a tragic ending, i had tears rolling down my face as the film closed to "Atmosphere" Absolute Classic. I've read the whingers comments, but if you want a total "reflection of life" movie, this is it. The detail is absolute quality. Anyone watching this who know nothing about Ian Curtis or Joy Division, may well not feel the Magnitude, of the film and the ABSOLUTE QUALITY (regardless of what anyone else says) of the the casting. I think they got the casting as good as digging up Ian Curtis and animating him. Sam Riley is faultless. It must be the best performance of a character role i have EVER seen. Thanks Sam! If people go into this film with preconceptions, they should leave them at the cinema door. This is the closest story of Ian Curtis' life i could imagine. Brilliantly researched. Brilliantly Casted (Possibly the best actor casted in a role in Sam Riley, FLAWLESS) The monochrome filming........ well what can i say. I think colour was invented too soon; this film has shown what movies are all about,:and how they should be. Don't let the B/W context throw you, it is filmed in BW because it suits the film. Ian Curtis was not about singing from rainbows.
A film of a love story between his wife, his band and his mistress. Thats how i see it. Ian Curtis, though ultimately tragic, comes out of the film a hero. Absolute classic. It has,........ AND WILL CONTINUE TO.......win awards.
IAN CURTIS, genius and inspiration
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