Control

- The video begins with three short white logos on black backgrounds, Momentum Pictures, Northsee and Becker International. There is no music yet, these aren't really included in the rest of the video and are forgettable as they are relatively unimportant to the watcher of the trailer.
- The music begins at the start of the opening clip, two blocks of flats with telephone wires and we immediately aware that the film is black and white. Its is actually a grey and white film and i think it looks very different from typical 1950s film because it is much crisper due to advances in technology.
- The shots change in time with the beat of the music, the next shot is actor Sam Riley playing Ian Curtis lying on his back. The actor looks a huge amount like the singer of Joy Division so along with the music it is immediately obvious what the film is about, which is exciting becuase there hasn't actually been a film directly about his life yet.
- The next clip is a black background with the words "This is the sound" in a pale grey square font, used for all the typography in the trailer.
- This is followed by short clips of the film which do not give much away about the storyline yet
- In the same text as before a background appears saying "of passion." This is followed by the character Debbie played by Samantha Morten speaking at the same time as the music, this particular clip shows Debbie and Ian meeting, following the theme of passion. The following clips focuses on their love.
- a black screen again saying "of beauty." The following clips show the band recording and focuses on the music, many people think that the music is beautiful. This is the first time the band is focused on. I became aware at this point that if this storyline was in colour with different actors and music, following conventions of a generic blockbuster, it would be like any other love story. However, because of the black and white film and the music, there is an eeryness about the storyline that lets me know this is more of an arty film. I think this attracts a certain audience, because everyone loves a love story but this one would be respected by an older maturer audience because of its beautiful filming and because it is about a time in music that many adults remember.
- This is highlighted when a black screen says "That changed the face of music." The band are then the only focus in the next few clips, with voiceovers from characters Rob Gretton and Tony Wilson about the bands rise in fame. All of a sudden the music stops to show a section of the film where the band meet Tony Wilson at Granada Studios. There is a short section of dialogue which really shows the bands northern mancunian humour and shows that there are comedy aspects of the film. It also introduces the other members of the band, showing their personalities which are much cockier than Ian Curtis who is very quiet around them. I think this section adds another dimension of the film, a light heartedness which isn't portrayed in the rest of the trailer due to the depressing nature of the storyline.
- This is followed by the beginning of the song "love will tear us apart" Joy Divisions most famous song, which despite its lyrical content is actually melodic and due to its major key, quite happy..for Joy Division. During this song there are fast paced clips showing the rise in the bands fame and the affair that Ian Curtis had. This section moves quickly through the storyline without dwelling on anything or giving too much away. There is a voiceover from Ian, reading a diary extract about having "no control anymore." This contrasts with the clips shown directly previous of this. There is a change in the storyline, therefore a change in music, and the very dramatic "Atmosphere" begins to play.
- black backgrounds show different reviews of the film, inbetween short clips of the film. Many of the clips are diliberate as they reflect famous photographs of Ian Curtis published in music magazines, which create nostalgia.
- There is another voiceover from Ian, which is one of his poetic quotes and during this the title appears on a black background along with "a film by Anton Corbijn." The words flicker then fade, leaving a black screen. This is followed by a very short shot of the credits.
- The trailer made me want to watch the film because I am interested in the music and storyline, but I liked the way it didnt give too much away. It is obvious that it is filmed beautifully and the lack of special effects and unneccessary noises shows that this film isn't for kids. Many kids would be put off by the fact it is a black and white film and that it is about an old band, i know a lot of people my age would think it will be boring, therefore it is obvious that this isnt a mainstream film.




I think the poster is very simple and to the point, which i quite like. I like the colour scheme as it fits with the fact the film is black and white but the pink draws the eyes to the title. I dont think that the poster says very much about the film or storyline, but i think the picture along with the title "Control" would let most Joy Division fans know what the film is about. I think the choice of reveiw is important because it reflects the filming and style of the film.