The Imitation Game
The director of Norwegian crime thriller Headhunters helms this World War II true story of Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch) - the English mathematician and logician who set out to break the Enigma code used by the Nazis but was persecuted for his sexuality. Co-stars Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode and Mark Strong.
- Director:
- Morten Tyldum ('Headhunters')
- Writer:
- Graham Moore
- Cast:
- Benedict CumberbatchKeira KnightleyCharles DanceMatthew GoodeMark StrongRory Kinnear
Reviews & comments
Flicks, Liam Maguren
flicksThe story of British code-cracker Alan Turing is, in essence, about his significant role in World War II with his counter-invention to the German's Enigma machine. While the “modified” facts may raise an eyebrow and/or finger, The Imitation Game makes the “legend” of Turing abundantly clear: he was a flawed, courageous, ingenious individual who served a society that did not serve him or “his kind”.
Knobs and dials
In the battle of the boffins I prefer this Alan Turing biopic to the Stephen Hawkings story. But hey, that's just me. Somehow it's easier to wrap my head around code cracking than quantum physics. Sure it was a tad clunky in order to get us up to speed, as was the Hawkings flick but Turing just felt a lot more likeable somehow and it is genuinely...
Decipher Me
The Imitation Game A wonderful book adaptation, makes you thin and react to the background of war, what some people did behind closed doors that saved the lives of millions. The work of Cumberbatch was like 'Beautiful Mind’ with bits ‘Pearl Harbour’, 'Monuments Men' and 'Kings Speech’. It’s a great watch and I really felt for these guys with the work they...
Interesting history, lame film
This is an interesting history lesson. But the film is obvious and very conventional. Performances good, but the dialogue is poor (doesn't come across as real, but as perfunctory - to dispense plot). Just not done with any chutzpah or artistry. I'm stunned by its Oscar nominations.
The Imitation Game
From the Norwegian director of Headhunters, Morten Tyldum. The Imitation Game is a well-crafted biopic and British espionage spy thriller based on the true story that was held secret by the government for more than 50 years. Played by one of my favourite actors, Benedict Cumberbatch stars as mathematician and war hero Alan Turing, who cracked the enigma...
Variety
pressThe movie is undeniably strong in its sense of a bright light burned out too soon, and the often undignified fate of those who dare to chafe at society's established norms.
Time Out
pressIt’s all anchored in a storming performance from Cumberbatch: you’ll be deciphering his work long after the credits roll.
The New York Times
pressA highly conventional movie about a profoundly unusual man. This is not entirely a bad thing.
The Guardian
pressWhat Cumberbatch delivers is an impressively rounded character study of someone variously kind, prickly, aggressive, awkward and supremely confident. But it's almost too nuanced.
The Dissolve
pressCumberbatch has the ability to spin Turing's absence of tact into comedy and pathos.
Flicks, Liam Maguren
flicksThe story of British code-cracker Alan Turing is, in essence, about his significant role in World War II with his counter-invention to the German's Enigma machine. While the “modified” facts may raise an eyebrow and/or finger, The Imitation Game makes the “legend” of Turing abundantly clear: he was a flawed, courageous, ingenious individual who served a society that did not serve him or “his kind”.
Variety
pressThe movie is undeniably strong in its sense of a bright light burned out too soon, and the often undignified fate of those who dare to chafe at society's established norms.
Time Out
pressIt’s all anchored in a storming performance from Cumberbatch: you’ll be deciphering his work long after the credits roll.
The New York Times
pressA highly conventional movie about a profoundly unusual man. This is not entirely a bad thing.
The Guardian
pressWhat Cumberbatch delivers is an impressively rounded character study of someone variously kind, prickly, aggressive, awkward and supremely confident. But it's almost too nuanced.
The Dissolve
pressCumberbatch has the ability to spin Turing's absence of tact into comedy and pathos.
Knobs and dials
In the battle of the boffins I prefer this Alan Turing biopic to the Stephen Hawkings story. But hey, that's just me. Somehow it's easier to wrap my head around code cracking than quantum physics. Sure it was a tad clunky in order to get us up to speed, as was the Hawkings flick but Turing just felt a lot more likeable somehow and it is genuinely...
Decipher Me
The Imitation Game A wonderful book adaptation, makes you thin and react to the background of war, what some people did behind closed doors that saved the lives of millions. The work of Cumberbatch was like 'Beautiful Mind’ with bits ‘Pearl Harbour’, 'Monuments Men' and 'Kings Speech’. It’s a great watch and I really felt for these guys with the work they...
Interesting history, lame film
This is an interesting history lesson. But the film is obvious and very conventional. Performances good, but the dialogue is poor (doesn't come across as real, but as perfunctory - to dispense plot). Just not done with any chutzpah or artistry. I'm stunned by its Oscar nominations.
The Imitation Game
From the Norwegian director of Headhunters, Morten Tyldum. The Imitation Game is a well-crafted biopic and British espionage spy thriller based on the true story that was held secret by the government for more than 50 years. Played by one of my favourite actors, Benedict Cumberbatch stars as mathematician and war hero Alan Turing, who cracked the enigma...
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