Review of Joy Division (2009) by Ed L — 13 May 2011

A very fine and comprehensive documentary.

This review of Joy Division (2009) was written by Ed L on 13 May 2011.

Joy Division has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Lauren B (693) on 07 Feb 2009

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By David H (2,838) on 04 Dec 2011

I though this was a really good film and went a long way to paint Joy Division against the background of the hulme council estates and ex-industrial…

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By Hanna-Riikka K (20) on 08 Jan 2009

Great doc. About the band, Manchester & Ian. Beautiful, has much more value than the fictional film…

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By Jason O (532) on 15 Jun 2011

Absolutely fantastic look at one of my favorite bands. Recomend this to all…

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By Luis Diego R (125) on 28 May 2009

Very strong retrospective of their work. I was happy to see Genesis P-Orridge appear…

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By Linda C (272) on 07 Feb 2009

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By Steve T (431) on 17 Jan 2009

It could have had a bit more information regarding their recordings, but all-in-all, a great documentary on the band…

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