Do You Feel In Control of Things?

Rating: 9/10 (5 June 2008)

I guess same way Ian Curtis felt he was in control of his emotions, he knew they would betray him. In other words, the film depicts perfectly the idea of actions and consequences x gravity and being suspended in air, as far as what we understand the game of society x human needs.
The mood is both dim and implosive. Sam Riley looks at his surroundings mostly wishing not to exist at all, and only in brief and right moments we can tell he needs gravity giving us some doses of oxygen.
Great character analysis with outstanding photography and acting. Interesting film even for those who are apart from Joy Division's story.
Note this beautiful talented woman named Alexandra Maria Lara. With her acting and charm she actually reminds me of Ingrid Bergman's in the 40's with a modern touch of Cate Blanchett's hypnotic eyes. She is also in Coppola's Youth Without Youth.