Review of Control (2007) by Dayane S — 01 Jan 2010
"So this is permanence; love-shattered pride. What once was innocence, has turned on its side.".
The fact that this black and white profile of Ian Curtis, (lead singer of Joy Division) was written from the memoirs of his ex-wife Debbie said a lot to me.
The first time I tried to watch this film, I couldn't get into it and shut it off. The second time, however, it gripped me. The poetry of Ian Curtis, and the haunting eyes of Sam Riley who played him captured my attention. The film mirrors his performances with the struggles going on in his life. I loved the music, but I can see where this film might not be everyone's cup of tea.
Brilliant performances by Sam Riley and Samantha Morton who played Debbie Curtis (ex-wife).
This review of Control (2007) was written by Dayane S on 01 Jan 2010.
Control has generally received very positive reviews.
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