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Located in: Manchester, United Kingdom
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eBay item number:276816359819
Item specifics
- Condition
- MPN
- MSE542912
- Type
- DVD
- EAN
- 5060116721324
About this product
Product Information
Biopic detailing the tragically short life of Joy Division front-man, Ian Curtis. From his tumultuous marriage, to his debilitating health problems, to the way in which Joy Division became an aesthetic manifestation of his pain, CONTROL takes you deep inside the world of a brilliant yet tortured artist. Based on the memoir TOUCHING FROM A DISTANCE by Ian's widow, Deborah Curtis.
Product Identifiers
EAN
5060116721324
eBay Product ID (ePID)
62905237
Product Key Features
Actor
Joe Anderson, Sam Riley, Craig Parkinson, Nigel Harris, Samantha Morton
Film/TV Title
Control
Director
Anton Corbijn
Language
English
Run Time
122 Mins
Aspect Ratio
16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Release Year
2008
Format
DVD
Features
Widescreen, Director's Commentary\Making of Control\Extended Performance Scenes of Transmission, Leaders of Men and Candidate\Joy Division's Atmosphere '88 music video (directed by Anton Corbijn)\Photo Gallery\Trailer
Genre
Drama, General
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs
1
Certificate
15
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
Awards
Carl Foreman - Best Achievement By A British Writer or Producer In Their Debut Film 2008 -
Additional Information
Based on the memoir TOUCHING FROM A DISTANCE by Deborah Curtis, Anton Corbijn's CONTROL is as near perfect a filmic telling of the story of Joy Division and Ian Curtis as any fan could hope for. It's also a beautifully rendered piece of cinema about the crippling effects of love and regret, and the salvation we seek in art. Born out of England's post-Sex Pistols punk explosion, Joy Division played a dark, minimalist version of the nascent sound, and became cult heroes thanks in part to their brilliant yet disturbed frontman Ian Curtis (played by an eerily perfect Sam Riley). Corbijn does a wonderful job recreating the Manchester band's music and live show, cutting straight to the essence of Joy Division's unique appeal. Credit must also be given to the three actors who portray the rest of Joy Division. Playing all the instruments themselves, they perfectly capture the band's powerfully stoic presence, one that translates both live and on record into the sonic equivalent of an existential crisis. <BR>CONTROL, however, is ultimately about Curtis' tumultuous marriage to his wife, Deborah (Samantha Morton), and the way that Joy Division became an aesthetic manifestation of his pain--one that was both physical (Curtis was an epileptic) and emotional. Corbijn evokes Curtis' hurt and isolation with both honesty and subtlety; a photographer originally, he frames each shot to look like a stark black-and-white photo from an album the audience was never meant to see, making Curtis' pain palpable and his eventual suicide that much more tragic. The overtones to the later suicide of Kurt Cobain are hard to avoid, but where Cobain's suicide has always been discussed in terms of the pressure he felt as a rock star, Curtis', as rendered by Corbijn, is a pain anyone could potentially be forced to suffer through.
Reviews
The Times - Sam Riley is a revelation., Independent - The coolest British movie of 2007., Q - Believe the hype, it's an extraordinary film., Film Review - Sends shivers down the spine[...]spellbinding., The Observer - Samantha Morton is dynamite., Uncut - Magnificently evokes the intensity and invention of Joy Division., Guardian - The best film of the year., Total Film - As touching a biopic as you'll see all year[...]Riley and the band excel, as Corbijn essays a mood both timeless and period-precise., Empire - Playing live, the cast vividly recreate the band's jarring guitar sound[...] CONTROL is up there with PERFORMANCE and LAST DAYS., Film 2007 - Absorbing and visually striking... Exquisite, Sight And Sound - The actors playing Joy Division perform the music themselves in a spot-on recreation of the band's sound and dynamic.
Screenwriter
Matt Greenhalgh
Sound source
Dolby Digital
Movie/TV Title
Control
Consumer Advice
Contains very strong language
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- r***- (78)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem arrived in good time, was 'as described' and in perfect condition/factory sealed. Excellent price for the item. Unfortunately it was faulty, however the seller responded efficiently and reasonably, arranging a return and refund very quickly. Highly recommend. Very professional.
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- 15 Jul, 2021Top favourable review
Great film. So sad
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: retroclub
- 11 Dec, 2019Top critical review
Didn't have the right player
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: overlookfm
- 21 Aug, 2020
Very strong cast and beautifully shot in atmospheric monochrome
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: worldofbooks08
- 21 Jun, 2018
They were amazing live and even better to listen too high at home
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: musicmagpie
- 16 Apr, 2017
Sensitive, evokotive biographic film.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: slim197525
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- eBay automated Feedback- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthOrder completed successfully – tracked and on time
- d***e (3042)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem arrived damaged, but the seller was very quick in replying to my emails and was happy for me to return the item for a full refund. As soon as they received my item the refund was issued straight away. Excellent customer service. Good price, bigger size than a usual file box, but sadly bad scratches on the back of the box.Cathedral Metal home file foolscap (red) (#256782183819)
- i***s (453)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseWoW, now this is beautiful. No imperfections at all, crystal clear and a really nice size and weight. Exactly as described and a great price. The dispatch time and delivery were fast, and all items purchased were packed up really well by a thoughtful seller. Thank you so much for the amazing items. Happy to recommend seller and items to you all, and I will happily return for further purchases.
- r***- (78)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem arrived in good time, was 'as described' and in perfect condition/factory sealed. Excellent price for the item. Unfortunately it was faulty, however the seller responded efficiently and reasonably, arranging a return and refund very quickly. Highly recommend. Very professional.