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IN CONTROL Sam Riley grabs the spotlight in this biopic of late '80s indie rocker Ian Curtis
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Rated: R; DVD Release Date: Jun 03, 2008; Genres: Biopic, Drama; With: Samantha Morton and Sam Riley; Distributor: The Weinstein Company
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By Clark Collis
Clark Collis
Clark Collis is a senior writer for EW

Control, a biopic of the late Ian Curtis, lead singer with gloomy Brit indie rockers Joy Division, is stylishly directed by rock photographer Anton Corbijn and boasts a great central performance from Sam Riley. But 2002's 24 Hour Party People, which covers much of the same ground, is a lot more fun. EXTRAS Corbijn, who knew Curtis, expertly discusses his subject in a making-of doc and on a commentary track. Also included: a sizable gallery of production stills and a TV clip of the real Joy Division playing their single ''Transmission.'' B


Posted Jun 06, 2008
 

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