Directed by: Anton Corbijn
Written by: Matt Greenhalgh
Starring: Sam Riley, Samantha Morton
and Joe Anderson
Control is based on the life of real life 80's punk rock band Joy Division's Ian Curtis, and follows his quick rise to fame, his broken relationships, and his drug problems which all accumulated into his sudden death at age 23.
While most people would argue that I may have spoiled the movie there, I would disagree for many reasons. First off, since it's based on a true story, that is widely accessible information, but that is not my only reason. This movie is made in such a way that it is arguably more powerful if you know his fate throughout the film. Corbijn does a wonderful job depicting Curtis' life and struggles honestly, and Sam Riley gives a perfect performance as a young man who is not ready to handle all the pressure put on him. Samantha Morton is also perfect as Curtis' wife, who is the person that continues to be affected by Curtis' decisions. Shot in beautiful black and white, this film not only looks incredible, it is also a movie you must see.
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