In his debut film, control, about the last seven years of mr. Of course, from its very first frame, control is shadowed by intimations of its main characters imminent mortality. The biopic of joy division singer ian curtis has a wealth of material and a startling soundtrack including fresh material. Even those not familiar with joy division can still appreciate the beauty of the film. Stream control online on 123movies and 123movieshub. Oct 10, 2007 of course, from its very first frame, control is shadowed by intimations of its main characters imminent mortality. Although the pair gave the anton corbijn movie control a huge thumbs up, morris said that many of. Even michelle rodriguez who i had never seen before this movie is quite convincing given that she has a small role. When ian curtis, the lead singer of joy division, hung himself in 1980, at 23, the doomy mystery of his suicide cast its shadow backward over the mythology of the band. Oct 10, 2007 watch the movie trailer for control 2007. Anton corbijns stunning and profoundly moving biopic of joy division front man ian curtis sam riley, a tortured soul who committed suicide. Rent joy division 2007 starring joy division on dvd and bluray.
Official trailer for the movie control by anton corbijn. Ian curtis, as played by the very talented sam riley, was too smart for the situation he was born into, but he managed to turn his talent into writing thoughtprovoking and outre lyrics for the songs joy division put together. Anton corbijns control is about the troubled life and times of postpunk legend ian curtis, the lead singer of joy division. Theres no ragstoriches clichemongering, because for ian, even the riches were sackcloth. Combined with this movie, it brings joy division to an entirely different level. A profile of ian curtis, the enigmatic singer of joy division whose personal, professional, and. Curtis, the lead singer in joy division, the great postpunk. Control is a film about ian curtis, the lead singer of the band joy division, people expecting an indepth film about the band will be a little disappointed because this is the story of their lead singer, a troubled young man who just couldnt face it anymore. Verenigd koninkrijkverenigde statenaustraliejapan 2007. Control 112 movie clip no love lost 2007 hd youtube. Rent joy division 2007 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Joy division is a 2007 british documentary film on the british postpunk band joy division, directed by grant gee. Learn more about the making of control, watch extended clips of the movie, or read the directors commentary.
Control is the biography of joy division lead singer ian curtis, taking his story from schoolboy days of 1973 to his suicide on the eve of the bands first american tour in 1980. Sam riley in control 2007 anton corbijn in control 2007 sam riley in control 2007 control 2007. Anton is keen to point out that the film is about ian curtis not joy division. Control is the biography of joy division lead singer ian curtis. Anyway give this movie a chance and you will like it. Performed by joy division courtesy of london records 90 ltd, a division of warner music uk ltd. Control is a 2007 british biographical film about the life of ian curtis, singer of the late1970s english postpunk band joy division. All in all, a quite precious film, laying bare the landscape that was the preface, basis and aftermath of joy division. Control is the biography of joy division lead singer ian curtis, taking his story from schoolboy days of 1973 to his suicide on. This doco, following the release of control, the dramatised biopic of joy division lead singer ian curtis, is a thorough and engaging work that unravels the story of joy division in chronological. Great quotes specially at the last minutes of the movie. Control 2007 available on streaming rental or purchase 9. It is the first feature film directed by anton corbijn, who had worked with joy division as a photographer.
In 1970s england, troubled musician ian curtis sam riley rises to fame as lead singer of the band joy division. In this time we see curtis grow from david bowieinfatuated teen to sex pistolsinspired punk, and eventually to rising new wave star. Customers who viewed this item also viewed these digital items. Jul 12, 2019 anton corbijns stunning and profoundly moving biopic of joy division front man ian curtis sam riley, a tortured soul who committed suicide on the eve of the bands first us tour. Control, however, is ultimately about curtiss tumultuous marriage with his wife, deborah samantha morton, and the way that joy division became an aesthetic manifestation of his painone that was both physical curtis was an epileptic and emotional. This puppy is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of the movie to get the dialogue. A profile of ian curtis, the enigmatic singer of joy division whose personal, professional, and romantic troubles led him to commit suicide at the age of 23.
Watch control 2007 hight quality movie with english language. The extraordinary achievement of control is that it works simultaneously as a musical biopic and the story of a life. Oct 25, 2007 the extraordinary achievement of control is that it works simultaneously as a musical biopic and the story of a life. Its a journey into something beyond despair, and like one of the above journalists said you dont watch this movie, you live it. There is bootleg video included, a piece of a conversation between curtis in hypnosis and bernard sumner, filmed scrawls from rob grettons notebook. Joy division is a 2007 british documentary film on the british postpunk band joy division, directed by grant gee the film assembles tv clips, newsreel, pictures of modern manchester and manchester in the late 1970s, and interviews. Riley portrays ian curtis of joy division, who committed suicide in.
The film assembles tv clips, newsreel, pictures of modern manchester and manchester in the late 1970s, and interviews. Jul 20, 2017 comparisons between the movie control 2007 and scenes from the shows of joy division. Very little of whats found in this documentary is filler. Starring samantha morton minority report and alexandra maria lara downfall and featuring an incredible performance from newcomer sam riley 24 hour party people as ian curtis, control documents the relationship with both his wife and his girlfriend, his battle with epilepsy and the road to success with this band, joy division. Deutscher trailer zu anton corbijns control, dem film uber joy divisio frontmann ian curtis. Former joy division members peter hook and stephen morris have claimed the forthcoming ian curtis biopic is inaccurate. Its a journey into something beyond despair, and like one of the above. Nov 12, 2007 jon savages documentary joy division is a mustsee. Control gets closer to a new order for joy division film the. Oct 03, 2007 when ian curtis, the lead singer of joy division, hung himself in 1980, at 23, the doomy mystery of his suicide cast its shadow backward over the mythology of the band. Comparisons between the movie control 2007 and scenes from the shows of joy division. John cooper clarke, david bowie, joy division, new order, the killers, the velvet underground, roxy music, kraftwerk, iggy pop, supersister control music.
Control 2007 control is the biography of joy division lead singer ian curtis, taking his story from schoolboy days of 1973 to his suicide on the eve of the bands first american tour in 1980. Isolation ian curtis peter hook stephen morris bernard sumner published by. John cooper clarke, david bowie, joy division, new order, the. In his superb portrayal of ian curtis, sam riley makes the joy division frontman seem always alone. Directed by lifelong joy division fan anton corbijn the film is in black and white to reflect the atmosphere of joy division and the mood of the era. A husband and father, curtis begins to feel the strain of his bands growing.
He uses as one of his ten songs transmission by joy division. And since his early death is so wellknown, the movie consists of a progression, not a progress. Finally, the control script is here for all you fans of the ian curtis joy division movie. Joy division, formerly known as warsaw, was a brilliant rock group that served its time and something that has lived through decades with the help of their songs, love for fans, and legendary performances unfortunately for his bandmates and singer ian curtis, this picture. Control 2007 available on streaming rental or purchase. As a joy division control, above all else, truly captures the total apathy towards life necessary in any persons mind to take their own life. Control, het speelfilmdebuut van fotograaf anton corbijn, volgt het leven van joy divisionzanger ian curtis van 1972 tot zijn vroegtijdige dood in mei 1980. Hot on the heels of anton corbijns masterful control, comes joy. Released october 10th, 2007, control stars sam riley, samantha morton, craig parkinson, alexandra maria lara the r movie has a runtime of about 2. Watch control 2007 full movie online free on putlocker. Jan 29, 2015 control 112 movie clip no love lost 2007 hd. On putlocker watch control 2007 in hd 1080p with high speed link.
Control is a work of art, thanks to its evocative black and white cinematography and sensational performances from sam riley and samantha morton. John cooper clarke, david bowie, joy division, new order. Released october 10th, 2007, control stars sam riley, samantha morton, craig parkinson, alexandra maria lara the r movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 1 min, and received a score of out of 100. May 02, 2008 very little of whats found in this documentary is filler. Jon savages documentary joy division is a mustsee music.
Rent control 2007 starring sam riley and samantha morton on dvd and bluray. The group consisted of vocalist ian curtis, guitaristkeyboardist bernard sumner, bassist p. To achieve this, writer matt greenhalgh interviewed all the relevant people including an. Anton corbijns control is about the troubled life and times of postpunk. Control 2007 a profile of ian curtis, the enigmatic singer of joy division whose personal, professional, and romantic troubles led him to commit suicide at the age of 23. I had occasionally wondered what had happened to joy division, and this film told me the story. The film expands on deborahs touching from a distance book, which was a personal account of her life with ian curtis, to give a fuller account of the man and his life.
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