Review of Joy Division (2006) by Ed L — 13 May 2011

A very fine and comprehensive documentary.

This review of Joy Division (2006) was written by Ed L on 13 May 2011.

Joy Division has generally received positive reviews.

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By Tomek S (237) on 27 Jan 2010

Amazing doc about Joy Division with a slow buildup to the tragic end of Ian Curtis. Well put together with lots of sights and sounds…

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By Dickie L (127) on 25 Apr 2009

Great documentary I wish Debbi would have been involved with it I think it was lacking in that aspect but I understand it was a 'Joy Division…

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By Grzegorz C (6) on 25 Jun 2009

Joy Division, is best summed up by the late Tony Wilson when he points out that, before Joy Division, punk was just two words, fuck you and…

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By Linda C (272) on 07 Feb 2009

Half of the band member interview content is boring as hell, but the (sometimes too fast) editing is good, and the hypnosis recording at the…

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By Bradford G (85) on 21 May 2009

Sobering documentary that traces Joy Division from start to finish - focussing mostly on the tragedy and charisma of lead singer Ian Curtis…

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By Álex V (837) on 02 Oct 2012

Beautiful tribute to a groundbreaking group with a tragic ending but a lasting legacy…

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By M C (510) on 12 Sep 2009

I love this band so much. This was a great documentary that I would recommend to any fan…

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By Grant S (1,780) on 07 Apr 2009

Brilliant. Probably the best rock documentary ever made. Detailed yet fast paced. Very well researched, with no effort spared…

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By Shae S (166) on 08 Dec 2010

Great synopsis and inside look from the surviving band members of the punk movement in Manchester in the late 70's…

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By Enrique M (57) on 12 Mar 2009

Brilliant documentary. But I'm a biased pig in this matter…

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