Line Out - Comments on Control

Comment by Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:26:50 -0800

That gave me the chills.

Comment by Sally Struthers Lawnchair

Sally Struthers Lawnchair — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:50:29 -0800

I'm ultra mega stoked.

Comment by Levislade

Levislade — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 11:01:17 -0800

Ultra-super-hella-mega-stoked is how stoked.

Comment by terry miller

terry miller — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 11:05:00 -0800

kinda feels like they blame his wife on his suicide.

other than that, i'm very excited to see it.

Comment by Eric Grandy

Eric Grandy — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 11:06:17 -0800

I think you mean they blame his suicide on his wife, but it would be interesting to see them prove the reverse. Either way, I just can't wait to see how it ends.

Comment by :: shawn ::

:: shawn :: — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 11:55:54 -0800

Yeah I've been waiting on this for months. So what's the deal on the release in Seattle? I know it's suppose to open in limited areas this weekend (obviously not in Seattle)...You have any insider info on that Eric?

Comment by :: shawn ::

:: shawn :: — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 11:58:53 -0800

So anyone know when it's being released in Seattle?

BTW...this is a much better preview of the movie: http://momentum.control.substance001.com/

Comment by TJ

TJ — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 12:08:32 -0800

Yeah, I have been following the production of this movie since they started work on it. I guess the movie is from Curtis's wifes point of view and the novel she wrote about him. I'm really excited.

Comment by terry miller

terry miller — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 12:20:59 -0800

novel or biography?

Comment by Aaro)))n Edge

Aaro)))n Edge — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 12:50:36 -0800

� Stoked indeed!

Comment by bunnypuncher

bunnypuncher — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 14:55:57 -0800

In my mind, I'm already in line for this like a Star Wars geek a month before opening.

Comment by Kathy Fennessy

Kathy Fennessy — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 12:34:50 -0800

The press screening is on 10/15, and the film opens on 10/26 at Seattle's Metro. Matt Greenhalgh's screenplay is based on Deborah Curtis's 1996 biography combined with new interviews. Deborah spoke with the surviving members of Joy Division, manager Rob Gretton, and Factory/Ha�ienda head Tony Wilson, but she--intentionally--neglected to interview Ian's Belgian mistress, Annik Honor�.

Comment by Kathy Fennessy

Kathy Fennessy — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 12:55:51 -0800

I should add that Landmark Theatres states that the film "tentatively opens 10/19." The 10/26 date comes from the local publicist.

Comment by KEN

KEN — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:45:33 -0800

Thank god for the French subtitles, otherwise I wouldn't have understood a word.

Comment by jdjunior

jdjunior — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 03:51:13 -0800

Actually, as I understand it, it's essentially based on the D Curtis book, but the filmmkaers actually took the time to talk to Annik in an effort to give a more broad view...

Comment by Kathy Fennessy

Kathy Fennessy — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 13:04:07 -0800

I loved it, but it'll be interesting to see what non-JD fans think--assuming they're interested in seeing it in the first place. Sam Riley is amazing.