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Control

Control

Drama · 2007

The story of Joy Division’s lead singer Ian Curtis, from his schoolboy days in 1973 to his suicide on the eve of the band's first American tour in 1980.

Movie details

Control

“He had the spirit, but lost the feeling.”

2007 Drama 2h 2m

Critical arithmetic

One number, for now.

TMDB

7.5 / 10

Community rating

The story of Joy Division’s lead singer Ian Curtis, from his schoolboy days in 1973 to his suicide on the eve of the band's first American tour in 1980.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Control?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Anton Corbijn

Written by

Matt Greenhalgh

Sam Riley

Sam Riley

Ian Curtis

Samantha Morton

Samantha Morton

Debbie Curtis

Alexandra Maria Lara

Alexandra Maria Lara

Annik Honoré

Joe Anderson

Joe Anderson

Hooky

Toby Kebbell

Toby Kebbell

Rob Greton

Craig Parkinson

Craig Parkinson

Tony Wilson

James Anthony Pearson

James Anthony Pearson

Bernard Sumner

Court is in session

Put Control on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.