![]() ![]() Then, the craftsmanship of the cinematography really starts to creep in. In an interview with an alluring, Belgian journalist (with who he embarks on an affair), he is asked to describe Maccelsfeild, his hometown, he responds: “It’s gray, it’s miserable: I’ve wanted to escape it my whole life.” But in his wandering eye, there is an undisputable yearning. We have seen him go through the motions of a "normal" life: Marriage, house, a baby. ![]() With distance occurring in his marriage to his young wife, Debbie ( Samantha Morton), we see possibilities of infidelity as the band’s reputation and popularity grows. From the steady and intense stares to gripping the microphone for dear life, to attempting to loosen up and dance only for it to look almost unnatural, his understanding of Curtis’ physicality both as a performer and a person is immensely interesting to watch. ![]() Riley is immaculate in his capturing of Curtis’ mannerisms, but the fact he is eerily the spitting image of him always helps. From the word "hate" painted boldly on the back of his jacket to the aggressive command that the band be on the show of a local TV presenter, Curtis has that fuse within him. His drive is not only fueled by his passion for music but, seemingly, out of anger and frustration. What makes the inevitable end of Control all the more heartbreaking, is Curtis’ inherent drive for stardom. However, behind his quiet and unsociable demeanor is a boundless creativity and appreciation for the arts: often quoting pre-existing poetry and his own writings, which appear interchangeable in how wonderfully lyrical they are. ![]() After which, Curtis merely laughs sardonically and says “I’m taking two.” This small comment shows us not only how little he values his own well-being but the desperate need for escape that governs him. After stealing pills from an old ladies’ bathroom cupboard, Curtis reads the nasty side effects to his brother that can occur upon consumption. ![]()
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