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The Imitation Game
Morten Tyldum
(2014)
109min
12A Certificate
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Review
Our Score
by
James Luxford
Headhunters
director Morten Tyldum here takes on the important story of Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch), the genius cryptographer who cracked the infamous Enigma code during the Second World War. The film explores his methods, his clashes with colleagues and his homosexuality, which was illegal in Britain at the time and had much to do with the tragic end to his life. The subject matter is potentially dry (particularly as much of the movie is set in a shed) but Tyldum's direction ensures it's an absorbing journey throughout. While the script doesn't allow much exploration of Turing's sexuality, Cumberbatch is outstanding and delivers a career-best performance, betraying his character's innermost feelings through delicate inflections. He also has fine sparring partners in Charles Dance (as Turing's superior), and Keira Knightley as his confidante and fiancée. Fascinating and thrilling,
The Imitation Game
keeps you gripped by always offering a reminder of what's at stake, as well as exploring the mind of a brilliant but unfairly treated war hero who should never be forgotten.
Summary
Biopic of mathematician Alan Turing, whose work during the Second World War translated seemingly unbreakable Nazi codes as well as pioneering the development of computer technology. In the years following the war, his life would be destroyed as his homosexuality was discovered, leaving him facing criminal charges. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley and Charles Dance.
Cast & Crew
Alan Turing
Benedict Cumberbatch
Joan Clarke
Keira Knightley
Hugh Alexander
Matthew Goode
Detective Robert Nock
Rory Kinnear
John Cairncross
Allen Leech
Peter Hilton
Matthew Beard
Commander Denniston
Charles Dance
Stewart Menzies
Mark Strong
Helen
Tuppence Middleton
Supt Smith
Steven Waddington
Director
Morten Tyldum
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Other Information
Language:
English
Colour
Theatrical distributor:
Studio Canal
Available on:
DVD and Blu-ray
Released on:
14 Nov 2014
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