Review of Joy Division (2009) by Tony N — 27 Aug 2009

I missed this one in the cinema just seen on dvd great sits alongside `Control`.

This review of Joy Division (2009) was written by Tony N on 27 Aug 2009.

Joy Division has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Matthew I (137) on 15 Jul 2010

A great documentary about the Manchester band , one to watch alongside the excellent Anton Corbijn movie ' Control…

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By Martin P (402) on 17 Jan 2009

I still don't really know why I keep watching feature length films (Control, 24 Hour Party People) about a band that I'm not really bothered…

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By Mc M (9) on 03 Jan 2010

Bastante bueno si es que les gusta esta banda, si no ni se asomen…

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By Rich F (239) on 30 Dec 2012

Utterly Fantastic - tells the Joy Division story directly from those at the centre of it with the background of 70s Manchester fused with modern…

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By Dave C (1,370) on 26 Dec 2013

An insightful and revealing documentary that charts the rise of the band and the heartbreaking story of Ian Curtis, enhanced greatly by honest…

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By Ed L (98) on 13 May 2011

A very fine and comprehensive documentary…

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By Sarah L (684) on 12 May 2009

YES! This is a FANTASTIC documentary. It's everything I hoped it would be and more…

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By Richard C (1,724) on 20 Jan 2009

A documentary with an interesting premise, namely to see the band through the lens of its origins, meaning the rough, industrial Northwestern…

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By Álex V (837) on 02 Oct 2012

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By Stephen P (593) on 25 Jan 2009

A good documentary on one of the greatest bands of all time Good insights of the group/Ian curtiss life from the band…

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