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Overview

Lee Ray Oliver, a death row inmate, is given a second chance at life if he agrees to undergo a new chemical treatment used to modify behavior.

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Control, The Movie - Official Trailer

Cast

Michelle Rodriguez

Director:

Tim Hunter

Writer:

Todd Slavkin, Darren Swimmer

Release Date:

2004-12-07

Run Time:

104m

Tagline:

Sentenced to death... chosen to live... destined to kill again.

Genres:

Action Thriller

Keywords:

death penalty experiment killer medicine prison

Financials and Popularity

Budget: 6,800,000.00$

Revenue: Not Declared

Vote Average: 6.1/10

Vote Count: 190 Votes

Movie Popularity: 1.4645

Spoken Languages: English

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- 29 April 2026 at 9:30 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 9/10 THE SUMMARY Anton Corbijn’s directorial debut is a high-quality, monochrome masterpiece that captures the rise and fall of Ian Curtis, the enigmatic lead singer of Joy Division. Set against the bleak, industrial backdrop of 1970s Macclesfield and Manchester, the film tracks Curtis (Sam Riley) as he juggles a young marriage, a growing obsession with his music, and the crushing weight of his epilepsy and depression. It’s a sincere, honest look at the isolation of fame and the internal struggle of a man who felt the world too deeply. THE PROS This earns its 9/10 and "Epic Status" because it is a visual and sonic triumph. Filming in black-and-white was a legendary choice; it perfectly captures the high-quality, moody atmosphere of the post-punk era and the stark reality of Ian’s life. Sam Riley is a total winner in his breakout role, delivering a performance so honest and visceral that you forget you’re watching an actor. Samantha Morton is absolute quality as his wife, Debbie, grounding the film’s tragedy in a way that feels incredibly sincere. It hits the 9/10 mark because the live performance scenes are a total banger—the actors actually played the instruments, giving the music a raw, high-quality energy that hits you right in the chest. It’s a legendary shout for anyone who values art that isn't afraid to be dark and uncompromising. THE CONS It misses the perfect 10/10 mark because the pacing is a deliberate slow-roller that truly sits in the gloom, which might feel a touch sluggish for those not already invested in the band’s history. While the monochrome look is high-quality, the relentless bleakness means it’s an honest, heavy sit that you won’t be putting on for a casual laugh. It lands a 9 because it is a flawless character study, but its narrow, somber focus keeps it just a hair away from the top-tier "epic" scale. THE VERDICT A 9/10. An epic status achievement that is a winner for music fans and cinephiles alike. It’s a legendary, high-quality film that stays true to the spirit of Joy Division without falling into typical biopic tropes. An honest, gripping, and visually stunning banger that remains a total shout for the best music film of the century. It’s absolute quality from the first frame to the final, tragic note. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • Real Performance: To keep the energy high-quality and honest, the actors playing Joy Division actually learned to play their instruments and performed the songs live during filming. They became so good that they eventually played real-life gigs together as a band.• The Director's Connection: Director Anton Corbijn was a legendary photographer who actually moved from the Netherlands to England specifically to follow Joy Division. His high-quality, real-life connection to the band ensured every scene felt honest to the time and place.• The House: To maintain a sincere and high-quality feel, parts of the film were shot in the actual town of Macclesfield. While they didn't film in Ian’s real house, the production used a nearly identical terrace nearby to capture the legendary, cramped atmosphere of his early years. THE VIBE Like a rain-slicked pavement in Manchester at midnight. It smells of cigarette smoke, cold damp air, and the metallic tang of a spinning vinyl record.

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Control, The Movie - Official Trailer

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Michelle Rodriguez

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Stewart Alexander

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 29 April 2026 at 10:30 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 9/10
THE SUMMARY
Anton Corbijn’s directorial debut is a high-quality, monochrome masterpiece that captures the rise and fall of Ian Curtis, the enigmatic lead singer of Joy Division. Set against the bleak, industrial backdrop of 1970s Macclesfield and Manchester, the film tracks Curtis (Sam Riley) as he juggles a young marriage, a growing obsession with his music, and the crushing weight of his epilepsy and depression. It’s a sincere, honest look at the isolation of fame and the internal struggle of a man who felt the world too deeply.
THE PROS
This earns its 9/10 and “Epic Status” because it is a visual and sonic triumph. Filming in black-and-white was a legendary choice; it perfectly captures the high-quality, moody atmosphere of the post-punk era and the stark reality of Ian’s life. Sam Riley is a total winner in his breakout role, delivering a performance so honest and visceral that you forget you’re watching an actor. Samantha Morton is absolute quality as his wife, Debbie, grounding the film’s tragedy in a way that feels incredibly sincere. It hits the 9/10 mark because the live performance scenes are a total banger—the actors actually played the instruments, giving the music a raw, high-quality energy that hits you right in the chest. It’s a legendary shout for anyone who values art that isn’t afraid to be dark and uncompromising.
THE CONS
It misses the perfect 10/10 mark because the pacing is a deliberate slow-roller that truly sits in the gloom, which might feel a touch sluggish for those not already invested in the band’s history. While the monochrome look is high-quality, the relentless bleakness means it’s an honest, heavy sit that you won’t be putting on for a casual laugh. It lands a 9 because it is a flawless character study, but its narrow, somber focus keeps it just a hair away from the top-tier “epic” scale.
THE VERDICT
A 9/10. An epic status achievement that is a winner for music fans and cinephiles alike. It’s a legendary, high-quality film that stays true to the spirit of Joy Division without falling into typical biopic tropes. An honest, gripping, and visually stunning banger that remains a total shout for the best music film of the century. It’s absolute quality from the first frame to the final, tragic note.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• Real Performance: To keep the energy high-quality and honest, the actors playing Joy Division actually learned to play their instruments and performed the songs live during filming. They became so good that they eventually played real-life gigs together as a band.
• The Director’s Connection: Director Anton Corbijn was a legendary photographer who actually moved from the Netherlands to England specifically to follow Joy Division. His high-quality, real-life connection to the band ensured every scene felt honest to the time and place.
• The House: To maintain a sincere and high-quality feel, parts of the film were shot in the actual town of Macclesfield. While they didn’t film in Ian’s real house, the production used a nearly identical terrace nearby to capture the legendary, cramped atmosphere of his early years.
THE VIBE
Like a rain-slicked pavement in Manchester at midnight. It smells of cigarette smoke, cold damp air, and the metallic tang of a spinning vinyl record.

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