Review of Joy Division (2009) by Adam C — 13 Apr 2012

It's a great dynamic, music documentary with a symbolic structure.

This review of Joy Division (2009) was written by Adam C on 13 Apr 2012.

Joy Division has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Dean M (1,337) on 23 Dec 2008

I just wish I had been old enough to see this band live. Certainly worth watching back to back with Control…

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By Sarah L (684) on 12 May 2009

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By Stuart D (114) on 27 Feb 2010

Fine documentary about Joy Division, one of the most important bands in British history…

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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 Marek H (8) on 31 Jul 2010

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By Robert A (771) on 06 Aug 2011

It's a feature length documentary, about one of the greatest bands ever. Any questions…

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By Mike D (1,303) on 10 Feb 2009

A perfect way to (re)discover who Ian Curtis was…

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By Lauren B (693) on 07 Feb 2009

An old boyfriend loved JD and got me interested in the band. This is an excellent biopic…

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By Liz C (242) on 21 Dec 2008

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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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