bought this movie..couldnt resist..its a gem!most beautiful thing I have seen...the actors are all great..and Sam is fantastic as Ian..And congrats to him for singing at the film and not having playback by Ian..Joy division will live forever in our hearts...
amazing kick ass movie!! Sam Riley did a superb job with the acting involved as well as the singing although i admit he doesn't sound completely like Ian, but he did a good enough job at portraying a great writer and musician. This movie rocks!
hes a legend and deserves your respect and admiration if not then dont listen you wont ever understand none of us will it was his life and you have no business judging his decisions thanks
I liked the film a lot, especially because it reflects the real feelings of people during the 70/80. There was a huge change between being "in" and "out" of society. Joy Division was a pioneer (such as were the Sex Pistols with Anarchy in the UK). My parents did not allow me to buy the LP's of them (I did it anyway). Greetings to ya all
I didn't know anything about ian curtis and joy division except for their songs before I watched the film. After I saw it I watched a video clip on youtube and realised it was a great film!
In 1980 a ten year old boy learned that even if people speak your name with reverence, it can not shield you from a mad man's bullets or your own. Good Bye, Ian and John, your names will be remembered as the rest of us fade into oblivion.
This movie was so good it gave me chills. I wish this movie director would make another movie about Nick Drake. The cast was so close to the real people! WOW!
control is such an amazing movie. so much depression, music, sex, personality, music history... Sam Riley is unique in the role of Ian Curtis. Deepest respect.
I still have his autograph and a drawing he did for me in ballpoint pen...saw the guys 3 times,met them all and they were really wonderful to me. thanx for this
A brilliant performance in a brilliant film. I stumbled on it one day while I was channel surfing.. I couldn't stop watching it. Instantly became one of my favourite all time films..
Excellent movie. It was very difficult to not shed a few tears at the end. Powerful movie, and a tragic story. I grew up listening to this band and many others.
I saw this movie last week.....great movie! I think the actor ( Sam Riley ) playing Ian had a challenge to play....but did good. This movie just reinforces just how unique a performer Ian Curtis was. Case in point: the scene in the movie where the band play "Transmission" on T.V. .......it looks like Riley had to practice very hard on the Ian Curtis "Dance" . With the real Ian the dance just came and flowed out of him naturally with the music. No practice involved!
I saw the film the week it came out having been a JD fan since I was 15. I was kind of dreading it but excited and I left the cinema stunned at how good the film was. Surely one of the best biopics ever made. A stunning success.
Great film!!Realistic,touching,amazing...Sam Riley is so perfect for the role!!He looks like Ian and his voice is soooo cool!!!He is actually a professional singer and musician and not an actor...This film depicts the unique personality of Ian and his talent,his soul,his fragile entity...we love u Ian..
Just watched this film,it's good,thought therd be a little more about Ian's life..It's missing some parts.. I was amazed that the Actors and Ians actor Sam Riley learned how to play and respectivly sing like Ian,when Sam Riley first started to sing it gave me goosebumps. Well worth a rental.
I have to say that I really liked this movie and that Sam Riley was great as Ian Curtis. They definately deserved the awards it won at the BAFTAs last year.
I got a tattoo of the french lyrics. J'ai perdue la controle. I just love this song so much. Sometimes I wish I was born in closer to when Joy Division were active because they're fucking amazing. Then I could see all of my favorite bands too like the JAMC and Buzzcocks. I'm SSOO stuck in the past.
The fact that they actually played the songs themselves to me made the film that much more authentic. It wouldn't have worked as well if they had been aping to a recording. The guy who played Ian Curtis did a really good job...probably helped that he looked a lot like him too...It's amazing the impact of Joy Division and Ian Curtis considering he died so young.
Can't believe that the first one to comment on this video was in June 2007 fuck me where has that time went it's now June 2016, 9 years later and we are still talking about this film and the band... do you why because they are the fucking best God loves joy division and control ze film!!!
Ian Curtis has such a powerful, distinct voice--it is no small feat to attempt to sound like him. Sam Riley (the actor here) did an admirable job here. His mannerisms and vocal inflections are spot-on as Ian. It is a lot to ask that he sound *exactly* like Ian. I don't know if anyone can do that. Go see the movie, he does a great job in it.
WHAT AN AMAZING VIDEO i LOVE WHEN the guitar starts it´s such a powerful guitar. !!!!!!!!! WHAT A KICK ASS SONG !!!!!!!! ...... FANTASTIC PERFOMANCE !!!!!!
I can confirm that the movie doesn't suck, as I've seen it. Honestly, the strongest part of the movie for me, was the actors renditions of the songs. They did a fabulous job. Transmission was a little underwhelming, but I loved everything else.
He has the right robotic moves and face, his voice ghostly too, he does a great job at acting, but about that voice, it indeed does sound less deeper, darker than Ian Curtis'. But then again, I don't mind much, I love this film already while I haven't seen it yet - but I will, and I think it will be amazing. Am I right or am I a fool? You decide.
This kid should have gotten an oscar, He's a younger and living Heath Ledger. He'll be big, give him some time...and if the acting thing dosen't pan out he can always start a band;could be interesting.
una de las grandes bandas al nivel de velvet underground, the smiths o the stooges.... lo mejor d elo mejor....y la pelicula es buena, contiene los ingredientes necesarios para ser una biopic clasica con todo ese manifiesto sufrir de Ian ...IMMORTAL.
It's not meant to be an imitation! It's actors for heaven's sake. They are portraying the sprit of Ian and guys. If you want an impression you can have Mike Yarwood!!
I can´t fucking believe it´s practically his FIRST job as an actor. Man when someone has the talent it works right from the very beginning! He´ll be in On The Road as Jack Kerouac and I just CAN´T WAIT. Sam Riley is one of the best actors of his generation, easily!
I have already read the book Touching From a Distance,I found that to be a very interesting book, I would like to read Torn Apart which is about Ian Curtis, but I have seen Control which I thought was a brilliant film.
Joy Division were (and still are) amazing. Sam Riley did such a good job with Ian Curtis' role. Not meaning to sound pretentious, but the fact that Ian Curtis passed away so young has kind of left Joy Division's music in a forever time binding level of youth. It wasn't ruined by some crappy songs that didn't quite make the cut, or them being 50 and trying to relaunch their career in a bad attempt.
I agree that it doesn't matter at all if he sounds like Ian because it's a portrayal, but a lot of people are saying on here that he DOES sound A.exactly like him and B.he sounds good,(which of course is a matter of taste/opinion and I have no argument with that). It sticks in my craw however that a lot of ppl will think that this portrayal is truly portrayed and I honestly truly cannot understand how anyone can say he sounds like him , he does his job well but he doesn't sound the same at all
bought this movie..couldnt resist..its a gem!most beautiful thing I have seen...the actors are all great..and Sam is fantastic as Ian..And congrats to him for singing at the film and not having playback by Ian..Joy division will live forever in our hearts...
L'acteur Sam Riley est incroyable! Un film époustouflant, pour un groupe mythique.
amazing kick ass movie!! Sam Riley did a superb job with the acting involved as well as the singing although i admit he doesn't sound completely like Ian, but he did a good enough job at portraying a great writer and musician. This movie rocks!
It's remarkable how much the actor in this movie looks like Ian Curtis did. BTW Great movie if you haven't seen it.
hes a legend and deserves your respect and admiration if not then dont listen you wont ever understand none of us will it was his life and you have no business judging his decisions thanks
It's from 'Control'....I just watched it tonight...excellent film.
I love joy division and this movie is awesome tribute to life of great ian curtis!!!the actor is fantastic *.*
it is about a movie.. but it s like having all those feelings when you listen to joydiv,, all at once. Sam Railey ,, really touched ian .
Sam Riley is the best actor of his generation, period. Just incredible.
one of the best movies ive ever watched!!!!
I liked the film a lot, especially because it reflects the real feelings of people during the 70/80. There was a huge change between being "in" and "out" of society. Joy Division was a pioneer (such as were the Sex Pistols with Anarchy in the UK). My parents did not allow me to buy the LP's of them (I did it anyway). Greetings to ya all
I didn't know anything about ian curtis and joy division except for their songs before I watched the film. After I saw it I watched a video clip on youtube and realised it was a great film!
watched the film last night, fantastic. Congratulations to all those involved.
In 1980 a ten year old boy learned that even if people speak your name with reverence, it can not shield you from a mad man's bullets or your own.
Good Bye, Ian and John, your names will be remembered as the rest of us fade into oblivion.
This movie was so good it gave me chills. I wish this movie director would make another movie about Nick Drake. The cast was so close to the real people! WOW!
control is such an amazing movie. so much depression, music, sex, personality, music history... Sam Riley is unique in the role of Ian Curtis. Deepest respect.
Ian Curtis was awesome. The guy nade great music and had balls and didn't care about dying.
Cant belive its been 30 years since he died he was amazing and the film is great
I still have his autograph and a drawing he did for me in ballpoint pen...saw the guys 3 times,met them all and they were really wonderful to me.
thanx for this
A brilliant performance in a brilliant film. I stumbled on it one day while I was channel surfing.. I couldn't stop watching it. Instantly became one of my favourite all time films..
I love the way how it goes from the studio to live thats something that I will always remember when I first saw the movie really awesome
Excellent movie. It was very difficult to not shed a few tears at the end. Powerful movie, and a tragic story.
I grew up listening to this band and many others.
im 17 and this is my favourite film ever!.. No age limit for this kind of musical genious!
I saw this movie last week.....great movie! I think the actor ( Sam Riley ) playing Ian had a challenge to play....but did good. This movie just reinforces just how unique a performer Ian Curtis was. Case in point: the scene in the movie where the band play "Transmission" on T.V. .......it looks like Riley had to practice very hard on the Ian Curtis "Dance" . With the real Ian the dance just came and flowed out of him naturally with the music. No practice involved!
One of the most beautiful parts from this great movie!
I saw the film the week it came out having been a JD fan since I was 15. I was kind of dreading it but excited and I left the cinema stunned at how good the film was. Surely one of the best biopics ever made. A stunning success.
Brilliant film the best I have ever seen
one of the best movies I ve ever seen!!! WOW ... great play, he just is the best u can see in an actor for this rule...
I get it DVD from this Anton Corbijn's movie. Very good and sorrow real live story for Ian. R.I.P.
Saw this film last night at the Little Theatre, Bath. Met Anton, the director, afterwards. What a gent. What a genius.
Great film!!Realistic,touching,amazing...Sam Riley is so perfect for the role!!He looks like Ian and his voice is soooo cool!!!He is actually a professional singer and musician and not an actor...This film depicts the unique personality of Ian and his talent,his soul,his fragile entity...we love u Ian..
Excellent film. Sam Riley is brilliant.
Just watched this film,it's good,thought therd be a little more about Ian's life..It's missing some parts..
I was amazed that the Actors and Ians actor Sam Riley learned how to play and respectivly sing like Ian,when Sam Riley first started to sing it gave me goosebumps.
Well worth a rental.
I watched this film - it is truely amazing. This actor is is great choise, he looks like and acts like Ian Curtis.
Amazing movie, brilliant band!
I just joined the facebook group but we need more members!!!
one of the best movies I ve ever seen...great band too
I have to say that I really liked this movie and that Sam Riley was great as Ian Curtis. They definately deserved the awards it won at the BAFTAs last year.
The best band of whole ''new wave'' movement!!
Mate, i stumbled across the DVD the other day and just bought it. You won't be dissapointed it's amazing.
R.I.P Ian Curtis 15 July 1956-18 May 1980
All actors had taught the all ''Joy Division'' songs and+their roles!! Incredible simply!!
все никак не могу добыть фильм. Джой Дивижн шедевральны...
Saw movie first time few weeks ago, great viewing.
These guys kicked ass. Dark Zen Gods out on the edge.
0:30, great change from studio to live! Every time i listen to it it gives me that same great feeling!!!
I got a tattoo of the french lyrics. J'ai perdue la controle. I just love this song so much. Sometimes I wish I was born in closer to when Joy Division were active because they're fucking amazing. Then I could see all of my favorite bands too like the JAMC and Buzzcocks. I'm SSOO stuck in the past.
awsum movie!! A must get DVD!
Sam Riley was brilliant as Ian Curtis....a very good and enjoyable film.
Lv and respect forever to Ian Curtis
BEST MOVIE EVER CONTROL
The fact that they actually played the songs themselves to me made the film that much more authentic. It wouldn't have worked as well if they had been aping to a recording. The guy who played Ian Curtis did a really good job...probably helped that he looked a lot like him too...It's amazing the impact of Joy Division and Ian Curtis considering he died so young.
brilliant movie, a must see
Can't believe that the first one to comment on this video was in June 2007 fuck me where has that time went it's now June 2016, 9 years later and we are still talking about this film and the band... do you why because they are the fucking best God loves joy division and control ze film!!!
Ian Curtis has such a powerful, distinct voice--it is no small feat to attempt to sound like him. Sam Riley (the actor here) did an admirable job here. His mannerisms and vocal inflections are spot-on as Ian. It is a lot to ask that he sound *exactly* like Ian. I don't know if anyone can do that. Go see the movie, he does a great job in it.
one of the best post punk.awesome..
awesome !!!!!! Pure class !!!!!!!!!
WHAT AN AMAZING VIDEO i LOVE WHEN the guitar starts it´s such a powerful guitar. !!!!!!!!! WHAT A KICK ASS SONG !!!!!!!! ...... FANTASTIC PERFOMANCE !!!!!!
Absolutely, his performance is amazing.
i saw this in the USA it is great
vote ron Paul
I can confirm that the movie doesn't suck, as I've seen it. Honestly, the strongest part of the movie for me, was the actors renditions of the songs. They did a fabulous job. Transmission was a little underwhelming, but I loved everything else.
film was in 2007 Btw Good Movie Ian rest in peace I will never forget you!!!
yeah, i watched it last night too. brilliant!
I've just seen this movie on FICCO in Mexico City and I just love it! Graet job og Anton Corbijn!
He has the right robotic moves and face, his voice ghostly too, he does a great job at acting, but about that voice, it indeed does sound less deeper, darker than Ian Curtis'. But then again, I don't mind much, I love this film already while I haven't seen it yet - but I will, and I think it will be amazing. Am I right or am I a fool? You decide.
Control was such a great movie, I love that song aswell... well I just love Joy Division. It's really too bad they only came out with one record.
You bet me too it mate. This guy speaks the truth.
I wanna see this movie, it looks nice.
Wow, that is good music.
what a genius movie !!!
their best song - for me..
very very good movie indeed...
loved the movie
I liked the movie...It leaves a wow impression....:O
That's a great compliment to Anton Corbijn, the director.
I just bought it on amazon. I should have it by Wednesday. I am also looking to buy Torn Apart.
WHAT A PERFORMENCE
After atmosphere is played at the end of the film there is a cover of the joy divsion song 'shadowplay' by the killers on the end credits.
Kudos, I love the point your making.
Ian Curtis was born in Old Trafford, actually. He moved to Macc when he was young.
uhiuau finalmente qualcuno in italy che ascolta musica """" very good , continua così
This kid should have gotten an oscar, He's a younger and living Heath Ledger. He'll be big, give him some time...and if the acting thing dosen't pan out he can always start a band;could be interesting.
SO FOCKING AWESOME SONG
WOW!!!! Jim Breuer looks just like him.
una de las grandes bandas al nivel de velvet underground, the smiths o the stooges.... lo mejor d elo mejor....y la pelicula es buena, contiene los ingredientes necesarios para ser una biopic clasica con todo ese manifiesto sufrir de Ian ...IMMORTAL.
It's not meant to be an imitation! It's actors for heaven's sake. They are portraying the sprit of Ian and guys. If you want an impression you can have Mike Yarwood!!
I really really really want this version of She´s Lost Control!
the best dude why one of the best
vote Ron Paul
still waiting for this to hit the States.
I too agree....its almost orgasmic that transition, for me anyway. I love this film.
the actor is awesome.really had me believe it was really ian i was seeing and not an actor.
I really enjoyed this film and he was so like Ian Curtis! But I must admit whilst watching the film Sam Riley reminded me of Pete Doherty!lol.
Astounding version I must say.
I can´t fucking believe it´s practically his FIRST job as an actor. Man when someone has the talent it works right from the very beginning! He´ll be in On The Road as Jack Kerouac and I just CAN´T WAIT. Sam Riley is one of the best actors of his generation, easily!
I have already read the book Touching From a Distance,I found that to be a very interesting book, I would like to read Torn Apart which is about Ian Curtis, but I have seen Control which I thought was a brilliant film.
wilson always said when in doubt about using the myth or the truth always go with the myth dead right too rest in peace tony
I live in Peru.
But trust me...I would have payed 100.000$ just to see them live, in the 70's.
I am fucking serious.
Joy Division were (and still are) amazing. Sam Riley did such a good job with Ian Curtis' role. Not meaning to sound pretentious, but the fact that Ian Curtis passed away so young has kind of left Joy Division's music in a forever time binding level of youth. It wasn't ruined by some crappy songs that didn't quite make the cut, or them being 50 and trying to relaunch their career in a bad attempt.
good movie...
the movie is called Control.
I agree that it doesn't matter at all if he sounds like Ian because it's a portrayal, but a lot of people are saying on here that he DOES sound A.exactly like him and B.he sounds good,(which of course is a matter of taste/opinion and I have no argument with that). It sticks in my craw however that a lot of ppl will think that this portrayal is truly portrayed and I honestly truly cannot understand how anyone can say he sounds like him , he does his job well but he doesn't sound the same at all