Review of 24 Hour Party People (2002) by Jason J — 10 Jan 2011

I loved it. From the opening scene of Tony Wilson trying hang-gliding to the demise of Factory Records and it's nightclub "The Hacienda", 24 Hour Party People is engrossing, often humorous, and always entertaining.

The main story revolves around the rise and fall of Factory records: the record company who brought punk and dance into the mainstream (with artists ranging from Joy Division to New Order), and the people who formed the company.

The film also contains cameos from the band members (as well as actors who play them), and provides an interesting view of the underground music scene of Manchester in the late 70's and throughout the 80's.

If your an 80's music lover and grew up in this era in Britain, this movie's for you.