Control: Review By The Kwisatz Haderach

The music scene of manchester in the early 70's. I have tyo say I knew nothing of this or of Joy Division until a lil bit ago. My girlfriend is a big fan and got me to watch this film and 24 Hour Party People.

First off this film is beautifully shot, all in Balck and White. I like black and white films, for the simple reason of the time it takes to light the scene and the dramatic images that are produced from doing so.

Based on the novel "Touching from a Distance" written by Ian Curtis's wife. The film begins with Ian and Deborah who was dating Ian's best friend and thier first meeting and the beginning of their young marriage. Ian is a complicated character lost in his own mind. Perferring to write poetry than spend time with his new wife. After meeting the other members of at a Sex Pistols concert Ian becomes the lead singer of Warsaw.

Later on they meet Tony Wilson whom in 24 Hour Party People is the central character. He is shown signing a contract with Joy Division in his own blood, which I find hilarious.

As the film progresses Ian becomes more withdrawn from reality, and the fear of losing control begins to flood his every action. His epilepsy begins to worsen and the pressure of become a big rock band drag him down. He starts an affair with a women named Annik and withdraws more from his wife Debbie.

Anton Corbijn directs this wonderfully beautiful black and white epic of Ian Curtis, a good move for a very talented photographer urned director. Every scene is wonderful and over all the movie is grand a must see for any fan of Joy Division.