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KaciDec 4, 2014

The Imitation Game has all the key moments to make it to the Oscars. The heart and soul of this movie is Alan Turing whose brilliant work saved millions of lives in WW2. The actors give in depth performances to make this an award winning movie.

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kriebelrDec 30, 2014

Biopic about Alan Turing. It gives a decent window into the man's life and a window into the times in which he lived. Some cliche moments, some surprising moments, but even the cliches seem to work. I'm not qualified to speak on theBiopic about Alan Turing. It gives a decent window into the man's life and a window into the times in which he lived. Some cliche moments, some surprising moments, but even the cliches seem to work. I'm not qualified to speak on the accuracies of the history, but this movie tells quite a compelling story.… Expand

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petrocsDec 17, 2014

Alan Turing was a key figure in helping the allies win World War II. Known for his expertise as a mathematician, logician, cryptanalyst, and philosopher, he was a pioneering computer scientist who created the template for what would becomeAlan Turing was a key figure in helping the allies win World War II. Known for his expertise as a mathematician, logician, cryptanalyst, and philosopher, he was a pioneering computer scientist who created the template for what would become the computers we use today. However, his accomplishments were never publicly known due to his criminal prosecution for being a homosexual.
Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Turing, and along with his team of code-breakers, were responsible for cracking Nazi Germany's Enigma code. This is particularly important as this was the Nazi's primary code for communicating with its forces around the world. Many of the worlds brightest minds had tried and failed to find the solution to the complex code, but it was this group of minds at Britains top-secret overnment Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park (Charles Dance), a head strong military man with his suspicions about Turing, and MI6's Stewart Menzies (Mark Strong), who has a keen interest in the results of the groups work.
After several unsuccessful tries at breaking the code, Turing began his work to develop a machine that could find a way to break the code on its own. Turing took his thoughts directly to Prime Minister Winston Churchill and was given ultimate power over the project. Assembling a team which consisted of scholars, mathematicians, linguists, a chess champion, the team continued to search for an answer to the riddle while Turing began his work on the machine. Turing, being a socially awkward person, found it difficult to work in a group setting and alienated himself from his coworkers. The caring voice of Joan Clarke (Keira Knightley), a brilliant mathematician who would aid Turing into winning the trust of his team, would become his most trusted confidant. The clock was ticking on the group to crack the code as the war began to reach a breaking point for the allies. The pressure to achieve his life's goal was beginning to take hold.
We experience the troubled childhood of the young genius as his deals with the loss of his most cherished love, we endure the journey of the genius responsible for the end of the war, and we suffer through the the tragedy of his post-war decline following his conviction for gross indecency, but we are rewarded with the story of a brave, tortured soul who became a national treasure. The performance of Benedict Cumberbatch is one to cherish. The portrayal of such a frail human spirit who defied the odds and shaped the history of the world is inspiring and Oscar worthy. Keira Knightley is strong, charming and a perfect compliment to Cumberbatch. Each scene between the two was magical. Matthew Goode is tremendous as Turing's reluctant ally. Goode engaged his characters spirit head on and challenged Cumberbatch's Turing as a chess champion would. Each member of the remaining cast, including the wonderful Mark Strong, was sensational with each providing a wonderful compliment to the telling of the story.
Overall, The Imitation Game is an absolute treasure and should no doubt hear its name called at nomination time this year. A captivating story of loss and tragedy, but also one of triumphant victory which will no doubt engulf you in your thoughts of how sexual persecution has crippled our society for too long. Alan Turing deserved better, thankfully he has finally gotten his due.… Expand

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mistermolassesDec 20, 2014

they should have got idris elba to play turing in this film. elba would have been able to capture the nuances that cumberbatch failed to in his portrayal of alan turing

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919Dec 27, 2014

The good: Great cast and 1940 England period piece. Compelling true story line.

Not so Good: If you want to know detail about how the code was broken or how allied troops were effected by Turing's work it would be more informative to readThe good: Great cast and 1940 England period piece. Compelling true story line.

Not so Good: If you want to know detail about how the code was broken or how allied troops were effected by Turing's work it would be more informative to read a few biographies and do research on the web. This is a personality driven movie (and a good one) with 2014 acceptance concerning homosexuality and women's rights transposed onto the WWII era. Designed to outrage gay and women's rights advocates. Many believe Turing's death was possibly accidental due to the poisonous substances he was experimenting with or that he was possibly killed by the government due to the secrets he was carrying. Suicide was not the only possibility as the movie portrays it.

Knowing Hollywood, I was relieved to find there were no uncomfortable gay sex scenes shown.… Expand

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WheelzFourReelzMar 13, 2015

The Imitation Game is a fascinating look into the life of Alan Turing and his journey to cracking the enigma code. It's a well acted film with a great story that everyone needs to know about.

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boubadiopFeb 19, 2015

Decent film, Benedict does a weird nerdy strange guy quite well and the film is quite exciting throughout and its interesting to find out about something so important to world war success.

Nice ending but also quite sad, well worth a watch

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DiamondzdishesFeb 25, 2015

“The Imitation Game” is a historical film set in Britain in 1952. The World War II hero, Alan Turing (played magnificently by Benedict Cumberbatch) goes through life as a mathematical genius and extraordinary cryptologist who struggles“The Imitation Game” is a historical film set in Britain in 1952. The World War II hero, Alan Turing (played magnificently by Benedict Cumberbatch) goes through life as a mathematical genius and extraordinary cryptologist who struggles socially but ultimately triumphs by breaking the German secret code known as Enigma.

Directed by Morten Tyldum and co-written by Andrew Hodges (based on his book “Alan Turing: The Enigma”) and Graham Moore, this film was a fantastic team work effort where all the players – Screenplay, Directing, Acting (Keira Knightley was great), even Costumes and Makeup were pure perfection.

I especially enjoyed the flashbacks of Alan as a child where you see how tormented and brutally bullied he was by classmates. You feel deeply for him as he comes to realize he has feelings for a boy in his class but only to loose him to a sad much too early death.

Later after the war is over again you feel so sad for this war hero as he is ultimately accused of a devastating conviction for the criminal offense of homosexuality. To learn that the government could actually force men to take hormone therapy to “cure” them was sickening to me. At the end, I wanted to cheer out loud when they scrolled on the screen how Elizabeth, her majesty reversed his record and awarded him posthumously (he ultimately committed suicide) an award for his incredible part in shortening the war and saving millions of lives.
Please see this movie as you will learn more about World War II and the efforts made to end it and to also learn how a great man was treated at a time in our history where our understanding about sexual orientation was grossly misguided.… Expand

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DavidV293Apr 17, 2015

Benedict Cumberbatch. Wow this movie is great with some awesome ideas. Benedict actually made the movie look so realistic with his acting and of course his British accent. The Imitation Game is sure one his best roles of all time in my opinion.

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Obby360Mar 9, 2015

Someones secret life, both professionally and personally was brought to the screen in such a beautiful manor.
Beyond the heroism, beyond the struggle, I think this film strikes cords in the most convinced human beings. It gives theSomeones secret life, both professionally and personally was brought to the screen in such a beautiful manor.
Beyond the heroism, beyond the struggle, I think this film strikes cords in the most convinced human beings. It gives the performance of the year for me from Benedict, not just becomes of who Allan Turing was, but because he showcases despair and human suffering so truthfully.
Having said that, the film lacks in some places and in moments where the World was in need of it moving forward, we are faced with a machine that simply won't give out the desired results in time.
An award winning film, that offers a delicate and fragile story, told at the most precise moment in our history.… Expand

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TurbonegroApr 20, 2015

Well written and really well acted movie. Could have been easily a heavier drama, but it gets enough to imply the tragedy of a misunderstood genius without being too edgy. Yes it's an Oscar bait, but one of the best of the last year.

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PeterAlexanderJun 11, 2015

The Imitation Game tells the beautiful story of the dramatic creation of the Enigma Code during WWII. Benedict Cumberbatch portrays Alan Turing, the mastermind behind the weapon, to absoloute perfection. Strong character development allThe Imitation Game tells the beautiful story of the dramatic creation of the Enigma Code during WWII. Benedict Cumberbatch portrays Alan Turing, the mastermind behind the weapon, to absoloute perfection. Strong character development all round, combined with a fantastic yet sadly realistic story and a beautiful soundtrack help to bring this miraculous tale to screens most impressively.… Expand

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CineAutoctonoNov 8, 2016

"The Imitation Game" was a soft film, but equally interesting, the music was a little short, but its main theme was incredible, the performance of Benedict Cumberbatch is very good, and history one of the best.

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JLuis_001Sep 6, 2017

The Imitation Game is a very well made film, but what separates it from any other work of the type is the performance of its main character, which after all becomes the most relevant reason for which this film deserves to be seen, even thoughThe Imitation Game is a very well made film, but what separates it from any other work of the type is the performance of its main character, which after all becomes the most relevant reason for which this film deserves to be seen, even though the majority of the audience ignore who Alan Turing was.… Expand

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CauangtvNov 4, 2017

With a great shot and an exciting script, the movie really succeeds in arresting you. But there is a certain time that you ask yourself, will it take so long to finish?

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DarkwingSchmuckJul 27, 2023

Benedict Cumberbatch gives a standout performance in this smart, touching, and informative biopic. It's a fascinating story, told with tremendous respect and appreciation for its subject.

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nicpameApr 1, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. بار دومه که دیدمش و همچنان زیبا و اثرگذار
ضمن اینکه یه سری پیچیدگی هایی داره که متوجهش نشدم و نیازه که باز ببینم
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پایان خیلی متاثر کننده و گریه داری داره
چون ترکیبی از ریاضی و جنگ جهانی دوم هست، برای من به شدت جذاب بود
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csw12Jan 10, 2015

This is one of those movies where I wanted it to be on a grander stage since the story is very important to the overall war. All in all it was a good movie that engages you in the material guided by a great score.

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Trev29Jan 9, 2015

A predictably well made and acted British World War II drama. It stays on course not taking much liberty to do anything exciting cinematic wise, but it is a fascinating story that deserved to be told.

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dierregiJan 25, 2015

Cumberbatch pays Alan Turing, the mathematician who managed to crack the Enigma code, WITH a team of other people and then proceed to get infamously arrested for indecent exposure. The core of the movie is the cracking of Enigma with someCumberbatch pays Alan Turing, the mathematician who managed to crack the Enigma code, WITH a team of other people and then proceed to get infamously arrested for indecent exposure. The core of the movie is the cracking of Enigma with some flash back to Turing youth and flash forward to Turing last year (actually, the movie starts in the 50s and then jumps back to the war years – a completely useless editing idea).

Altogether not a bad story and certainly a great Cumberbatch and Knightley interpretation. The supporting actors are also good and there is some moment of British humor to lighten the atmosphere. The only thing I find objectionable is that the movie gives the idea that Turing was the only one who actually cracked the code. The solitary genius who did it all on his own and even against his own team - with the exception of the Knightley character.

All this to put Turing on an even higher pedestal and to underline that he was such as genius AND gay. Basically gay = genius in this movie. Which seems rather far-fetched, because it surely is a fact that not all gay people are geniuses, just like not all straight people are….. Then again, the “solitary” hero concept is a lot more fascinating than “team work”.… Expand

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moviemitch96Jan 9, 2015

A very well-made and interesting look back at the efforts of Alan Turing and his great effort to crack the German Enigma code. While it isn't mindblowing by any means, it's definitely a simple little film that offers a great story that tellsA very well-made and interesting look back at the efforts of Alan Turing and his great effort to crack the German Enigma code. While it isn't mindblowing by any means, it's definitely a simple little film that offers a great story that tells an interesting part of WWII history. The acting is what makes this film. Benedict Cumberbatch delivers what's probably his best performance yet. With other great supporting performances from Keira Knightey, Mark Strong, etc, it's definitely a worthwhile film if you're looking for great acting and an incredible historical story to pass the time.… Expand

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AxgrinderJan 25, 2015

The story behind the movie is amazing. The injustice suffered by Alan Turig (played by Benedict Cumberbatch) is so horrific it’s hard to image that what happened to him occurred little more than 60 years ago. Unfortunately, the movie justThe story behind the movie is amazing. The injustice suffered by Alan Turig (played by Benedict Cumberbatch) is so horrific it’s hard to image that what happened to him occurred little more than 60 years ago. Unfortunately, the movie just isn’t as interesting as it should be. It feels slow because the story is told in a very safe and old fashioned sort of way. I felt like I was watching Tinker Tailor Solder Spy except there wasn’t any intrigue and I didn’t have to engage my brain to try and figure anything out. Cumberbatch is very believable in the role of a gay, socially awkward and self-absorbed genius. Charles Dance (in something of a reprise of his role as Tywin Lannister in Game of Thrones) plays a powerful military commander who simply doesn’t like Turig, much in the way that Tywin Lannister doesn’t like his son Tyrion. Kiera Knightley is okay as Turig’s genius, old-maid colleague, but her character is rather boring. The most interesting character is that of Mi6 spook Stewart Menzies, (played by Mark Strong, also from Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy), who knows who everyone is and what they are about, but is using them all for his own purposes and doesn’t really care what they do in their private lives. I liked the movie because it tells an important story about WWII that I didn’t know, but the movie itself just didn’t “wow” me.… Expand

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tvnewsguidoJan 11, 2015

They took too many liberties with history for me to truly love the picture - but it ain't bad.

The performances are spot on and, while overly dramatized, the story needed telling. If you're looking for a little historical fiction - it's aThey took too many liberties with history for me to truly love the picture - but it ain't bad.

The performances are spot on and, while overly dramatized, the story needed telling. If you're looking for a little historical fiction - it's a good one.… Expand

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moslegend34Jun 28, 2015

'You don't get to decide who lives and dies'...'Yes I do.'
For all the ideology, democracy vs tyranny, families vs order and freedom vs dictatorship, I learnt that the war, indeed perhaps the fate of Britain came down to a few nerds in the'You don't get to decide who lives and dies'...'Yes I do.'
For all the ideology, democracy vs tyranny, families vs order and freedom vs dictatorship, I learnt that the war, indeed perhaps the fate of Britain came down to a few nerds in the south of England. While this film lacked the war-laden drama of say 'Munich' or the sheer compelling biographical odyssey of 'The Theory of Everything' this is in my opinion, an intelligent and supposeldly genuine portrayal of Turing ans his team's struggles.
While the Oscar nomination might've been a little far fetched, Cumberbatch performs his role with both an uncanny authority and a considered portrayal of the erratic 'tortured genius' stereotype. His homosexuality adds a lot to the intrigue without distracting the audience from the narrative of the war. A simple yet beautiful setting, subtle yet flowing soundtrack comparable with 'A Beautiful Mind.'
Perhaps the faithful portrayal of events prevented this film from scaling more dramatic or compelling heights, but I would certainly recommend this to any history or biographical film buffs… Expand

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danippMar 13, 2015

Defintely one of the best ensembles of the year and also one of the most touching films of 2014. Cumberbatch is amazing as Alan Turing and gives us a moving performance, specially on his last scenes. Tyldum does a great job in presenting usDefintely one of the best ensembles of the year and also one of the most touching films of 2014. Cumberbatch is amazing as Alan Turing and gives us a moving performance, specially on his last scenes. Tyldum does a great job in presenting us his history, including some powerful flashbacks of World War II, which help us engage with the movie. On the other hand, Imitation Game changes a lot what really happened, with incorrect informations and even invented ones. SOme of the things that help us the most in loving the story aren't true, like the machine Christopher, which had another name in reality, and Turing relationship with the boy, that wasn't a reciprocal one as the movie implies. Beautiful? Of course, a great film. But as an adaptation, Graham Moore did sme changes that I don't aproove.… Expand

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notlawApr 19, 2015

The imitation game over all is a good movie. A interesting story about the life of Alan Turin cracking the nazi enigma code and the stigma of being gay in that time period.Benedict cumberbatch gives a great performance and the supportingThe imitation game over all is a good movie. A interesting story about the life of Alan Turin cracking the nazi enigma code and the stigma of being gay in that time period.Benedict cumberbatch gives a great performance and the supporting cast does a pretty decend job as well. There really wasn't any part of this movie that seemed to drag on and i thought that it might so it was great that it actually turned out to be a pretty good movie.… Expand

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marklaing1Jul 25, 2016

Dang, I wanted to like this movie so badly. And I did - up to a point.

My wife and I visited Bletchley Park a few years back and I've read a lot of the history of the codebreakers but I'm certainly not an expert. Or even a pedant (IDang, I wanted to like this movie so badly. And I did - up to a point.

My wife and I visited Bletchley Park a few years back and I've read a lot of the history of the codebreakers but I'm certainly not an expert. Or even a pedant (I hope).

Trouble with these kinda historical biopics is that they become the received version for history. Does that matter? Maybe. Even the author of the book from which it is based had some significant quibbles with the storyline. Does Turing have to be such as ass in this version? Was he really so painful in real life?

No mention of Tommy Flowers - the man who really built the Colossus machine?

It should make a great mini series - or just add another 20 minutes to fill in the details. Like one professional critic said: a good movie that should have been great.

One of the howlers - The real Alan Turing was not investigated for being a possible Soviet spy. The real story of breaking the Enigma code and Ultra, the keeping of the secret, is interesting enough without rewriting history. Sure I get it, take some liberties to make it filmatic but c'mon guys. This doesn't feel RIGHT.

Why call it "Christopher" when in real life it was the "bombe". From HistoryVSHollywood: "Turing didn't come up with the design for the improved Bombe machine on his own. Gordon Welchman, a mathematician who is not mentioned in the film, collaborated with Turing. -Alan Turing: The Enigma"… Expand

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WhatdoyouthinkApr 10, 2016

The Imitation Game is interesting in its portrayal of WWII code breakers, but at times, the story is intellectually teetering and emotionally unsatisfying.

It is an intriguing story, and centers on a genius mathematician trying to decipherThe Imitation Game is interesting in its portrayal of WWII code breakers, but at times, the story is intellectually teetering and emotionally unsatisfying.

It is an intriguing story, and centers on a genius mathematician trying to decipher German encrypted battle codes which could effectively turn the war in favor of the British and the Allies.

The good parts of this movie are the "based on real events" story, and the philosophical side of human relationships which leaves you with something to think about, and was good for a single viewing. The weakness is that the storyline continually tries to propel itself by inserting urgency at the expense of the intellect of the movie, and at times the genius characters seem like they should have known something that just dawns of them.
Also the relationships seemed unnatural as if they wanted to create emotional conflict but not have it evident in the next scene. These weaknesses make an otherwise smart movie feel a little dumbed down.

The human side of the story could be along the lines of other movies like Good Will Hunting, A Beautiful Mind, Social Network, Pollock etc..
This one is worth a watch but not as satisfying or thrilling as hoped based upon the intriguing setup and the great true story.… Expand

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BarneyOnMTJan 6, 2016

WHAT I LIKED: Benedict Cumberbatch is the star of this film, Alan Turing feels real and his character is amazingly explored here. The supporting cast are great too.
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE: It could take a leaf out of 'The Theory of Everything's'WHAT I LIKED: Benedict Cumberbatch is the star of this film, Alan Turing feels real and his character is amazingly explored here. The supporting cast are great too.
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE: It could take a leaf out of 'The Theory of Everything's' book and include more plot to keep audiences engaged and rooting for the character, as opposed to here where we empathise, but don't wish for the breaking of the enigma code or his relationship to succeed because interest is lost slightly.
VERDICT: It's this simple plot and constant technical jargon that makes this film feel a little dissapointing, but it's the acting and character development that earn it its good rating.… Expand

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shiftworkerAug 22, 2016

Benedict Cumberbatch leaves me cold, but here it fits the character and the intelligence effort during World War 2 is interesting material. If you're strongly anti-gay you won't appreciate what the main lead is going through so don't bother.

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BITESCREENJun 22, 2017

1939: England ist frisch im Krieg mit Hitler-Deutschland, die einzige Hoffnung auf Sieg liegt in der Entschlüsselung von Enigma. Dafür braucht der hochkomplexe Militär-Code ein hochkomplexes Hirn – das von Alan Turing (wie immer brillant:1939: England ist frisch im Krieg mit Hitler-Deutschland, die einzige Hoffnung auf Sieg liegt in der Entschlüsselung von Enigma. Dafür braucht der hochkomplexe Militär-Code ein hochkomplexes Hirn – das von Alan Turing (wie immer brillant: Benedict Cumberbatch). Der Druck ist entsprechend hoch, auch weil der schüchterne Mathematiker noch mit einer anderen Sache kämpft – seiner heimlichen Homosexualität. So will es leider die Thematik, dass sich The Imitation Game – Ein streng geheimes Leben abrupt wie das Kriegsende vom spannenden Thriller in ein Kitsch-Drama mit beinahe unerträglichem Finale verwandelt. Bis dahin unterhält Morten Tyldums Film jedoch mit viel Witz, fesselndem Soundtrack und einer fantastischen Darstellerschaft um Keira Knightley und Matthew Goode auf hohem Niveau.… Expand

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vgates14Dec 30, 2017

A solid movie all the way around based on true events that is worth the watch. Solid lead acting and script writing keep the viewer watching and knows when to end at the right time.

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glommanJul 14, 2020

It's a nice movie depicting the life of Alan Turing, who helped crack the Enigma code the Germans used in World War 2. Although it seems to be not entirely historically accurate, I can excuse that for the sake of a good story, which,It's a nice movie depicting the life of Alan Turing, who helped crack the Enigma code the Germans used in World War 2. Although it seems to be not entirely historically accurate, I can excuse that for the sake of a good story, which, unfortunately for Turing has a tragic end, and that was not historically inaccurate.
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AsspullOct 8, 2022

some people are sick in mind about gay in the past . if they fear LGBT is the reason human stop breed , maybe they should donate their wife and daughter first . if they sentence me for being single I should put them into jail for impure mindsome people are sick in mind about gay in the past . if they fear LGBT is the reason human stop breed , maybe they should donate their wife and daughter first . if they sentence me for being single I should put them into jail for impure mind . go cure them , they are the real patients , not gay people . secondly , in my opinion . a war win or not decide by many conditions , it is a rate . like throwing coin bet number or icon . reality are very complex can be changed by lives and nature objects . for example 1 vs 10 soldiers ,theoretically the 1 guy want to win 10 guys he has to 1 vs 1 win each time 50%^10≈0.0976% .it is possible for the 1 guy to win .but what if the 10 guys mistakenly throw grenade kill themselves ,what if they walk into swam drowning ,what if a plane crash direct hit kill them . I don't trust the nonsense blablabla saying "because we never give up hope " manpower ,information , weaponry ... all effect win rate . A decode machine effect more , but not 100% guarantee win the war .… Expand

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liamexeAug 23, 2022

Watchable film with excellent acting that is worth seeing only to understand the struggle.

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ALAMLEDPJan 21, 2023

In "The Imitation Game," Benedict Cumberbatch plays Alan Turing, a British genius who helped bring an end to World War II through computer science and math. The film, which is set in the 1930s and beyond, has an "Oscar bait" feel to it butIn "The Imitation Game," Benedict Cumberbatch plays Alan Turing, a British genius who helped bring an end to World War II through computer science and math. The film, which is set in the 1930s and beyond, has an "Oscar bait" feel to it but manages to tell the story of a complex man who struggles to fit in with society. Cumberbatch does a great job of portraying Turing's brilliance, failures, persistence and cerebralness, while the supporting cast of Keira Knightley and Matthew Goode complement him well. Although the film may not be the most thrilling story, it stands out for its uniqueness compared to many other films that have come out since its release.
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En "El juego de la imitación", Benedict Cumberbatch interpreta a Alan Turing, un genio británico que ayudó a poner fin a la Segunda Guerra Mundial a través de la informática y las matemáticas. La película, que está ambientada en la década de 1930 y más allá, tiene una sensación de "cebo de Oscar", pero logra contar la historia de un hombre complejo que lucha por encajar en la sociedad. Cumberbatch hace un gran trabajo al retratar la brillantez, los fracasos, la persistencia y la mentalidad de Turing, mientras que el elenco secundario de Keira Knightley y Matthew Goode lo complementan bien. Aunque la película puede no ser la historia más emocionante, se destaca por su singularidad en comparación con muchas otras películas que han salido desde su estreno.… Expand

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DirigiblePulpFeb 1, 2015

This Oscar bait movie may be the flattest and least interesting since "The Reader" snuck its Weinstein backed ass into the race in 2008. It's not that the story isn't good, or shouldn't have been told. There's loads of potential everywhereThis Oscar bait movie may be the flattest and least interesting since "The Reader" snuck its Weinstein backed ass into the race in 2008. It's not that the story isn't good, or shouldn't have been told. There's loads of potential everywhere you look here. Cumberbatch has pretty much been bred for the role of Alan Turing over the last couple years, practicing and perfecting his "not really Asperger's" type genius anti-social with just the right amount of heart of gold underneath.

It's that every aspect of this movie seems indifferent. The boringly shot compositions and superficial character depth. The well-meaning for its own sake without being earned (I'm talking about the tragedy of chemical castraction Turing faces for being a homosexual). This feels like a CliffsNotes version of the story, told by a tenured professor thinking of golfing and retirement. Nothing really adds up here. It's a shame.… Expand

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JalemanyJan 10, 2015

Entertaining and mildly fun, this film's two parallel plots aren't balanced convincingly. It is certainly difficult to show the facts and processes that help break Enigma and win the war, and at the same time, to pay attention to theEntertaining and mildly fun, this film's two parallel plots aren't balanced convincingly. It is certainly difficult to show the facts and processes that help break Enigma and win the war, and at the same time, to pay attention to the struggles and suffering of a homosexual in 1940's UK. Maybe a longer film could have done justice to Turing's tremendous story.… Expand

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VonSeuxJun 10, 2015

Sheldon Cooper stars this gay propaganda film, a "true" story that ignores the sexual life of Alan Turing to make audience think the was oh so opressed // the ending was a joke. take a quick look at Turing biography and if you're gay, you'veSheldon Cooper stars this gay propaganda film, a "true" story that ignores the sexual life of Alan Turing to make audience think the was oh so opressed // the ending was a joke. take a quick look at Turing biography and if you're gay, you've been made a fool by the screenwriters… Expand

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Gamed2longJan 17, 2015

This is one of those movies where you can almost feel the actors reaching off screen, begging for an Oscar. And when it gets slow or dull they blame the source material. Well I can sum this film up in 2 words. Completely forgettable. BenedictThis is one of those movies where you can almost feel the actors reaching off screen, begging for an Oscar. And when it gets slow or dull they blame the source material. Well I can sum this film up in 2 words. Completely forgettable. Benedict Cumberbatch plays a genius mathematician who isn't good with people and is battling many demons. Well a demon. He's gay. It is a biggie but really its just the one demon. Cumberbach can stretch into the awkward intellectual character so easily its basically a second suit. Turns out making that character gay doesn't even add an extra piece to that suit. The supporting cast gives solid performances, especially Kira Knightley.
This is a very important story. And it its telling could be powerful. But under Morten Tyldum's direction and Graham Moore's script its mediocre at best.… Expand

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nicholasbertJan 11, 2015

While the story is certainly fascinating (albeit seldom true to truth), as a movie The Imitation Game really does nothing more. In fact, one could point out that a similar movie with a similar theme did a much better job in 2001. However,While the story is certainly fascinating (albeit seldom true to truth), as a movie The Imitation Game really does nothing more. In fact, one could point out that a similar movie with a similar theme did a much better job in 2001. However, Benedict Cumberbatch portrays very well a character that does not really resemble the real-life Alan Turing - it's not his fault.

As I mentioned, nothing is particularly great about The Imitation Game; and if what really interested you is the story told, you should read the biography.… Expand

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zurnzurnJan 8, 2015

Just good enough, gives the basics of the story and a character, but doesn't dive nearly as deep as it could have either into the intelligence history or the man. There is so much interesting stuff, but the movie seems to have been afraid toJust good enough, gives the basics of the story and a character, but doesn't dive nearly as deep as it could have either into the intelligence history or the man. There is so much interesting stuff, but the movie seems to have been afraid to get ambitious and settled on simplification.… Expand

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AxeTJan 17, 2015

Another over-rated decent but by no means great film. The critics think they should like this type of film so tend to give it too much praise which is why they should not be followed. They sell themselves and unworthy films and short changeAnother over-rated decent but by no means great film. The critics think they should like this type of film so tend to give it too much praise which is why they should not be followed. They sell themselves and unworthy films and short change their constituency: The Audience! Cumberbatch is a good actor but not a star.
The movie is competently made but by the numbers formula and could have been done by any of hundreds of directors for hire in the industry, and yet the Academy nominates this guy over Clint Eastwood whose film is so much more original, artful and emotional. That's probably because they're mostly all left leaning sheep that always go for this kind of subject matter and don't like that Clint spoke out against Obama. Whatever. This is the key: when you walk out of a movie and swear you were in there for over two and a half hours and then look at your watch and it really was only two hours, well that's not a good thing despite a very compelling subject and true story about the birth of the computer.… Expand

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TheRocksBarneyDec 8, 2014

Going into "The Imitation Game", I expected to see what had been cited as the main draws of the film, those being the magnificent story that is told and Benedict Cumberbatch's performance, (playing Alan Turing), apparently worthy of an Oscar,Going into "The Imitation Game", I expected to see what had been cited as the main draws of the film, those being the magnificent story that is told and Benedict Cumberbatch's performance, (playing Alan Turing), apparently worthy of an Oscar, for Best Actor. Yet these draws only half come to define what I thought of "The Imitation Game".

When I look back, I think of how the film told Alan Turing's story and how this man, who had served his country so well, had been treated so badly by it simply because he was gay. Yet I think the film could have emphasised this point better. Again, when I look back to the film, it's not Alan Turing's injustice that jumps out at me, rather it is his achievement that does so. I suppose that's a good thing, but the film could have doubled up as a comment on homophobia as well as on Alan Turing's story.

It's also worth making the point that, as an adapted screenplay written by Graham Moore, having topped the 2011 Black List and based on Alan Turing: The Enigma by Andrew Hodges, the dialogue was poor and I didn't really care about the characters, even to an extent Turing. Of course, responsibility for this also lands with the film's Norwegian director, Morten Tyldum, making his English- Language directorial debut. Yet after the film, I soon found out that the production team was also mainly Norwegian, tarnishing my views of what I thought was a British film and I think that this is such a shame.

What can be praised though is the film's stunning cinematography, for which we can thank the Spaniard Óscar Faura. Those colourful shots of Bletchley Park throughout the seasons did so well to make me think that it was summer again. Yet unfortunately the poor use of CGI to show London's bombing for example, makes up for this. These did well to detach me from what was going on at Bletchley Park and it took me a while back there to find myself re-immersed into the film. I think it would have been better if we had remained at Bletchley Park throughout, therefore not only just allowing for an almost relationship to be built up with the place, but also for us to experience more of those all year round shots.

The second of the film's draws, Cumberbatch's performance, left me wondering what this less charming Sherlock Holmes was doing at Bletchley Park. To be honest, I was almost expecting us to be whisked off into Turing's mind palace at any moment. (I also found Charles Dance's performance, playing Commander Alistair Denniston, similar to his portrayal of Tywin Lannister from Game of Thrones.) Yet if this was what Alan Turing was like, the same goes with Denniston, then we can't fault their performances, it's just that for me I found Cumberbatch's performance to be nothing different from what I already know of him on screen. This has become the sort of role that I would associate with Cumberbatch, which I think he should be careful of. Although he does propel the story forward, I don't think his performance is Oscar worthy, especially when compared with what I thought were brilliant performances by Ben Affleck in "Gone Girl" or Matthew McConaughey in "Interstellar" respectively. I can see that Cumberbatch will be at the top of most "Will Win" columns and no "Should Win" columns come awards season.

Keira Knightley's inclusion to be honest bored me and her character made me feel disengaged. Her saving grace came in her performance following Alan Turing's engagement. Before that I found her annoying, although I did find the scene in which she is late for Turing's test and is told that the secretary's applications are on the upper floor of interest. This scene makes a point in regards to our then attitudes towards women, and the film again fails to make a point of this. In general, I felt the performances across the board were mostly disappointing, except Rory Kinnear (playing Detective Nock) mostly because I don't think there was much wrong he could have done.

It pains me to say it and to break from what most are saying, and I can see where they are coming from, but I didn't like "The Imitation Game. Despite Cumberbatch's "not-worthy-of-an-Oscar-performance and the choice of a Norwegian director, what disappointed me most was how I felt the film didn't go far enough in being a comment on both homophobia and women's rights as well as telling Turing's story. For me, the film earns its stars based on how Cumberbatch propels the film forward, its magnificent story, and it's beautiful all year round shots of Bletchley Park, even though each have their faults.… Expand

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jeffnicholsNov 29, 2014

The movie was certainly decent, but very uneven. It unsuccessfully tries to weave together 3 different periods of the protagonist's life. The jumping around is superfluous and at times annoying. Had the structuring of the film been handledThe movie was certainly decent, but very uneven. It unsuccessfully tries to weave together 3 different periods of the protagonist's life. The jumping around is superfluous and at times annoying. Had the structuring of the film been handled differently, I probably would have like the movie more. Since it is based on a true story, it was engaging and the performances were good. It has at times a very hollywood feel - making audiences want to 'root' for the hero, so to speak. I'd recommend seeing it, but it has a lot of flaws.… Expand

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BroyaxDec 6, 2017

Un film contrasté et inégal mais qui a le mérite de remettre en lumière le mathématicien méconnu qui a déchiffré le code Enigma des Nazis et contribué (indirectement) à gagner la guerre. Les "machines de Turing" ont également donné naissanceUn film contrasté et inégal mais qui a le mérite de remettre en lumière le mathématicien méconnu qui a déchiffré le code Enigma des Nazis et contribué (indirectement) à gagner la guerre. Les "machines de Turing" ont également donné naissance à de nombreuses études et recherches qui ont éventuellement abouti à la conception des premiers ordinateurs...

Un pur "génie" donc et une personnalité particulière (comme tous les génies à ce qu'il paraît) que le film se fait un devoir de brosser et rebrosser, et pas forcément dans le sens du poil : irascible, narcissique, autoritaire, décalé... le film est souvent drôle à cet égard durant sa première partie d'ailleurs, surtout que Turing peu doué pour les relations humaines se heurte aussi bien à sa propre équipe qu'à de nombreuses résistances hiérarchiques dès lors qu'il s'agit de "construire" et mettre au point sa machine diabolique.

Puis dans la seconde partie, le film verse davantage dans le plaidoyer pour la tolérance homosexuelle, se prenant des allures de justicier social, plutôt que de se concentrer sur la difficulté puis la réussite de cette entreprise vitale pour l'effort de guerre. En effet, Turing était homo et son orientation a été décisive sur le cours de sa vie mais ça ne valait pas la peine de s'étendre autant sur le sujet, surtout pour sombrer dans une guimauve de mauvaise qualité, larmoyante et pathétique. Parce qu'on s'en tape en fait.

En tout cas, l'acteur qui l'incarne (un nom de concombre que je n'arrive pas à prononcer) est -malgré le poids du pathos- excellent, tandis que la charmante et délicate Keira démontre encore une fois -entre deux réclames de parfum- qu'elle n'est pas qu'un joli minois : elle est aussi très convaincante !

Bref, dresser un portrait de génie sous toutes les coutures, c'est bien mais il ne faudrait pas perdre le nord et encore moins se tromper de sujet : ce sont leurs actions et réalisations qui font des "génies" ce qu'ils sont... Leonardo Da Vinci était de l'autre bord lui aussi (elle aussi ?) est-ce qu'on va nous bassiner avec ça dans une filmobiographie à venir ?

Cela étant, je ne veux pas tirer une image inutilement négative, car Imitation Game reste un film tout-à-fait intéressant et souvent instructif malgré ses grandes maladresses.… Expand

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MarcillisMar 3, 2020

I want to say that 'The Imitation Game' is a movie that you should watch. A sad, touching, frightening and instructive story. which was to be shown to the whole world! Alan, Joan and other heroes need to understand, feel their emotions, seeI want to say that 'The Imitation Game' is a movie that you should watch. A sad, touching, frightening and instructive story. which was to be shown to the whole world! Alan, Joan and other heroes need to understand, feel their emotions, see their eyes. And the whole movie itself needs to be viewed from different angles, not to be judged as a criminal thriller or just drama. A worthy play of actors, skillful scale, effects and operator work. After all, in our time, the problem of data security is still relevant. And for my safety, I started using Utopia p2p.… Expand

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dario12Sep 10, 2021

The Imitation Game is one ok work and film about person I didnt know much about but it showed he how imporatant he actually was in stopping World War 2.
Benedict was here very good he potrayed his character in somewhat likeable but also ****The Imitation Game is one ok work and film about person I didnt know much about but it showed he how imporatant he actually was in stopping World War 2.
Benedict was here very good he potrayed his character in somewhat likeable but also **** way to but in end I still felt sorry towards him.
Story was tiny bit rushed and some scenes could have been longer or better explored but such thing wasnt filled with bad quality in end.… Expand

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BshopJan 9, 2015

Decent film about Alan Turing and his "machine" (computers in the early years were called Turing machines).
Anyway, good performance from Cumberbatch, less so for Knighley (small role). Others are forgettable.
Kinda of difficult to followDecent film about Alan Turing and his "machine" (computers in the early years were called Turing machines).
Anyway, good performance from Cumberbatch, less so for Knighley (small role). Others are forgettable.
Kinda of difficult to follow with flashbacks and present trading places often. Wish it focused only on war times or only on upbringing, but alas, it probably only works this way because it would be boring otherwise.
In summary, worth a rent or if there's nothing else to see in theaters, otherwise, wait for it to rent on Redbox or AmazonPrime.… Expand

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pkarapan77Feb 9, 2020

If you want to watch a fictional movie with good production values and cast, but which has very little to do with the real Alan Turing, this is the movie for you.

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xolveAug 22, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The fact that it is well-acted, well-shot and well-written, does nothing to disguise that this film is an work of fiction - anyone even remotely familiar with Turing and the war's history will know for a fact that the majority of plot points and general themes portrayed in the film never occurred.
It may make for interesting viewing, but it does a disservice not only to Turing, who was only a little like the character portrayed in the film, but also to the other highly-involved members of the Bletchly team who, far from being forcibly opposed to Turing's machine, actually were fully involved - to the extent that the letter delivered to Churchill was signed not by Turing but by the entire team. It is ridiculous to suggest, even in fiction, that the bulk of the code-breaking effort came from one man - or even a man and a female counterpart.

Other points of contention:
* Alan was never close to being fired in the manner portrayed in the film.
* The prolific antagonism towards Turing portrayed was non-existent. While there was antagonism, it was between many different members of the team.
* The Bombe did not take the extremely long decoding time portrayed in the film.
* The Colonel was not highly antagonistic towards Turing, he was merely a little incompetent and unforceful in terms of requesting support from higher up, which is why the team bypassed him to go straight to Churchill with their request for support.

Turing was a genius, and I do like Cumberbatch's acting and portrayal, but there is so much wrong with this film - it has never, for example, been settled that Turing's death was a suicide - the director seems to make a number of assumptions in this regard, as his interviews show.

In short, author of the script took the key points of Alan Turing's life and the Bletchly project, altered them significant, then built a movie out of them; failing both at historical recognition, and personal recognition.
The film is only redeemed through it's strong message of tolerance, charismatic acting and musical scoring.… Expand

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Raven25Feb 19, 2015

Benedict Cumberbatch is brilliant as always and Keira Knightly is a feminist plot device. I have no idea why she is in a movie about a gay man other than to narrate a feminist agenda and move random bits of the plot along which can beBenedict Cumberbatch is brilliant as always and Keira Knightly is a feminist plot device. I have no idea why she is in a movie about a gay man other than to narrate a feminist agenda and move random bits of the plot along which can be accomplished by literally any other character.… Expand

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hotfromcauldronNov 29, 2014

Alan Turing was a remarkable man - the Imitation Game is not. Obviously, a PG movie can do no justice to a sexually repressed, obsessive compulsive math genius- seemingly on the autistic spectrum.
A teenage crush and an irritatingAlan Turing was a remarkable man - the Imitation Game is not. Obviously, a PG movie can do no justice to a sexually repressed, obsessive compulsive math genius- seemingly on the autistic spectrum.
A teenage crush and an irritating investigator bookend Turing's contribution of the computer.
The war images are jarring, the musical score imposing, and the sexual tension non-existent.
Whenever Cumberbatch and Knightly - were on the screen - my mind wandered to Sheldon and Amy of the Big Bang Theory- who do it so much better. Your strongest emotions should not be evoked by the closing credits of a film.… Expand

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pufrockJan 18, 2015

6/10 solo per lo sconfinato amore che ho nei confronti Alan Turing che questo mediocre film (che almeno ha il merito di farlo conoscere) trasforma in una specie di Sheldon Cooper alle prese con un programma militare top secret durante la6/10 solo per lo sconfinato amore che ho nei confronti Alan Turing che questo mediocre film (che almeno ha il merito di farlo conoscere) trasforma in una specie di Sheldon Cooper alle prese con un programma militare top secret durante la seconda guerra mondiale (tra l'altro la storia è completamente diversa, la macchina per decriptare Enigma la ideò e realizzò un polacco, il progetto passò ai servizi segreti britannici e quindi a Turing quando la Polonia venne invasa).
Mi aspettavo molto di più sul suo appassionante (e non poi così inaccessibile per il grande pubblico) lavoro scientifico e molto molto di più su indagine, processo e sull'incredibilmente tragico epilogo della sua vita… Expand

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QldgamerFeb 8, 2015

The movie was well acted but the plot did not take the story far enough, it tried to be both a war story and a life story but failed to reach either very well.

I was annoyed by the war part of the story, some major fact issue, but IThe movie was well acted but the plot did not take the story far enough, it tried to be both a war story and a life story but failed to reach either very well.

I was annoyed by the war part of the story, some major fact issue, but I understand that it is a based on a true story movie and not a doco. But still annoying.… Expand

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beamyappleSep 10, 2020

this movie is really lame. Keira Knightly is good I guess and so I Benedict Cumberbatch. nothing else of note

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15MaxCharactersJan 11, 2015

This is a tough one...the story was compelling at first: cryptographers working on a machine that would break the Nazi ciphers, but then it got heavy-handed with the gay political agenda. I invested myself in the story and then was let downThis is a tough one...the story was compelling at first: cryptographers working on a machine that would break the Nazi ciphers, but then it got heavy-handed with the gay political agenda. I invested myself in the story and then was let down because I felt manipulated and used.
The story is one about some brilliant people. Unfortunately, it's written by people who aren't.… Expand

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RockWolfFeb 28, 2015

Good movie but the ending selling the gay lifestyle did not justify giving an Oscar for the movie. British war history does not make this a good reason for a movie award here in America or trip to the movies. We have too many Hero's toGood movie but the ending selling the gay lifestyle did not justify giving an Oscar for the movie. British war history does not make this a good reason for a movie award here in America or trip to the movies. We have too many Hero's to praise who served this country with honor despite being gay. We enjoyed the first part but there was no uplifting performances to rate this as having been worth seeing, once.… Expand

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carito7Mar 26, 2015

The imitation game disappointed me. It is a very safe film, with safe performances and safe script. I thought that I was going to find an outstanding performance by Benedict, but instead I couldn't separate him from his Sherlock, here he isThe imitation game disappointed me. It is a very safe film, with safe performances and safe script. I thought that I was going to find an outstanding performance by Benedict, but instead I couldn't separate him from his Sherlock, here he is at the same level. Keira was good, but I found it very difficult to believe their relationship. The emotional end didn't work for me, neither the flashbacks. I didn't know about the terrible things the people did to homosexuals at that time, that was what really affected me when I watched The imitation game. What I liked about it? The art, some information that I learned about that time and about Turing, Matthew Goode's performance, and the part where they translate the code and debate about what actions take next.… Expand

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RenovatiaOct 12, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When I read the Executive Producers were the Weinstein Brothers, I immediately knew the movie will take its creative license beyond reason. I wasn't disappointed at that. "Based on true events" doesn't mean anything as probably most have learned by now. Key events in the story line are almost entirely made up. True key events have been completely ignored, and the usual Hollywood political agenda's are on full display. I didn't ask for any personal political insights, I didn't want pay for that.

This movie aims directly at promoting homosexuality through emotions. First we are directed to love Turing because of his accomplishment, then we are directed to feel sad for him because he pays a price for being what he is. At the end multiple tear jerking scenes were built in to help you towards that emotional state.

The clunky behavior of the genius has been depicted the way it is always depicted: somewhat stuttering, looking at the floor, no sense of humor, not understanding metaphors. All in all, stereotyping and cliché galore right here in the very first five minutes he was introduced.

Turing finds the code by sheer coincidence more or less we are led to believe. The reality is that just about every story about accidental discoveries have been debunked. Newton's apple, Archimedes bathtub, all are stories which turned out not to be true. These grand discoveries, just like cracking the Enigma Code, have been discovered by hard work and professionalism.

Poland discovered the logic behind the Enigma years before the British did. The Germans increased the number of combinations, which made the code more intensive to break. The Polaks ran out of funds to create a better decoding machine and handed over the know-how to Great Britain and France. Turing (and certainly not him alone) improved the machine the Polaks built and which they called "Bombe". Not a word about that in the movie off course. Just like in the movie "Black Hawk Down", where the crucial role of the Malayan (!) snipers to bail out the Americans has been completely ignored.

Also, Turing was never investigated for being a possible spy, nor did he kept knowledge of a spy to himself. He would have played with his life if he did that. He was under investigation for being a gay tho. The scene was also used to connect Turing with MI6 even more, but that was unnecessary; as it turned out in the end, Turing was more than happy to work with MI6 for his own schemes (which is a lie too).

The audience will learn nothing about the code itself. Not a clue on how it works (it's not even that hard!), nothing.

Code breakers are hired if they could solve crossword or cryptographic puzzles. Needless to say that the smartest person is tardy but gets to participate in the test anyway (cliché cliché), and turns out to be even faster than the great Turing himself! An oh, it's a woman! A completely made up event. Feminism at work in its fullest glory. Acknowledging her intelligence (she really was) is not enough it seems. She had to be the smarter than all men, including Turing. She already worked at Bletchley in reality. And she slapped Turing! Beating men is a sure sign of female strength in the doctrine of many feminists. That too never happened. In reality Joan Clarke was very submissive.

Turing supposedly had a say in how to use this machine strategically. He contacted MI6 to scheme with, ignoring his employer. The reality is vice versa: MI6 instructed Turing what to do. Turing had no say. A feeble attempt to make Turing even better than he already was, but the attempt was over the top. I can't imagine the viewer didn't notice.

So there it is people. This movie represents blatant promotion of multiple Hollywood agenda's, over-dramatization, over-simplification and factual incorrectness about all key events. This movie represents all that to its fullest.… Expand

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AquaMorphOct 6, 2016

This film was a bit hit and miss for me. Maybe it's just because I understand the source material better than the intended audience being a computer science major. I felt ways things were presented were unrealistic. No way was he justThis film was a bit hit and miss for me. Maybe it's just because I understand the source material better than the intended audience being a computer science major. I felt ways things were presented were unrealistic. No way was he just randomly building a machine that was just looking for some unknown thing. Then just have an ah ha moment like in the film. Someone that smart would not be that dumb but I guess I can forgive it for fitting into the three act movie arc we have come to want. That being said I think the third act of the film is really challenging and does a good job moving away from the generic biopic it started as.… Expand

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SrPepeFeb 28, 2018

La película es muy aburrida y llega a su mejor climax después de una hora. Me llevo la historia y la excelente actuación de Cumberbatch.

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FranzHcriticDec 30, 2014

Shameful propaganda that hides the fact that is was a Pole who orginally designed "Christopher", actually named "Bombe". Turing improved it, but didn't create it. Exaggerating the British people's work in solving the Enigma code is just oneShameful propaganda that hides the fact that is was a Pole who orginally designed "Christopher", actually named "Bombe". Turing improved it, but didn't create it. Exaggerating the British people's work in solving the Enigma code is just one of the reasons I can't stand this biography. It's riddled with inaccuracies and distortions for pure entertainment value. The worst part is hyperbolizes Turing's work, in an effort to show how important homosexuals are and how we are so blind to that fact. I don't care who agrees with me. This film is wrong. A decent cast, but wrong, nevertheless.… Expand

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LowbrowCinemaDec 3, 2014

THE IMITATION GAME is a 'nice" movie. And that's it's core problem. This middle-brow entertainment makes WWII, misogyny, and homophobia digestible for an audience that clearly does not want to be challenged or believe the world can trulyTHE IMITATION GAME is a 'nice" movie. And that's it's core problem. This middle-brow entertainment makes WWII, misogyny, and homophobia digestible for an audience that clearly does not want to be challenged or believe the world can truly suck. The film feels like a network TV movie from the 1980s which would deal with adult issues all with a very pretty little bow and a post-script that would often indicate the opposite. In its last moments, THE IMITATION GAME, suddenly underscores the homosexuality of Alan Turing who is depicted as asexual throughout. So why the fuss? And then there is the plot driven AH-HAH moment when out of a simple convo the enigma code is broken! Isn't it time we stopped making films like this?… Expand

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googolendtimesDec 22, 2014

The Imitation Game's importance in raising belated awareness of an under-recognised war hero and major innovator cannot be ignored, yet its treatment of Turing is trite, over-simplified, clichéd and underwritten Oscar bait. BenedictThe Imitation Game's importance in raising belated awareness of an under-recognised war hero and major innovator cannot be ignored, yet its treatment of Turing is trite, over-simplified, clichéd and underwritten Oscar bait. Benedict Cumberbatch's performance is the film's only recommendable quality but even he, in all his electrifying prowess as an actor, cannot redeem the film's stark failure to do justice to its subject matter, a failure that even manages to overstep the mark so to be sacrilegious to Turing's memory and legacy with the inclusion of some falsified details in the last hour that are blatantly untrue and disrespectful to his legacy.… Expand

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mrioJan 9, 2015

This movie is made of plastic, and builds on cliche to achieve perfect mediocrity. There is scarcely any content and history is a joke. The characterization of Turing is particularly pathetic.

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jakubukajJan 19, 2015

A shockingly dull rewrite of history, the only highpoint of which is Cumberbatch's above average performance. The script is sloppy, the narrative bloated and is literally brimming with falsehoods, inaccuracies and downright lies. If you knowA shockingly dull rewrite of history, the only highpoint of which is Cumberbatch's above average performance. The script is sloppy, the narrative bloated and is literally brimming with falsehoods, inaccuracies and downright lies. If you know anything at all about Turing or the history of Ultra, then this film will not fail to irritate. The exaggerated attention to detail in terms of wardrobe only exacerbates the director's complete disregard for historical accuracy, which is frankly bizarre given the fascinating real history that the film pretends to dramatize. Hysterical trash to make Daily Mail readers feel like Britain single-handedly won the war.… Expand

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cloughjaSep 7, 2015

Terrible film about a fascinating subject. The plot contains many events that never actually happened to attempt to inject some drama. Why they didn't write a better plot and stick to the facts I don't know. I actually feel more stupid andTerrible film about a fascinating subject. The plot contains many events that never actually happened to attempt to inject some drama. Why they didn't write a better plot and stick to the facts I don't know. I actually feel more stupid and less informed after watching this film.… Expand

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StratmanSep 14, 2015

I work at Bletchley Park and when I asked my colleagues what they thought about this film they were all scathing. I watched the film with a notebook beside me and filled two A4 sides of notes with historical and technical inaccuracies!!I work at Bletchley Park and when I asked my colleagues what they thought about this film they were all scathing. I watched the film with a notebook beside me and filled two A4 sides of notes with historical and technical inaccuracies!!

Anybody who knows absolutely nothing about the wartime history BP and the history of Alan Turing, both at the Park and after he left, will - no doubt - find this a very entertaining film! Those who DO know the history of BP during the war, and the part played by Alan Turing, will find this film the biggest load of garbage ever - not to mention an insult to both Bletchley Park and Alan Turing!!

I'm not surprised that Benedict Cumberbatch was nominated for an Oscar but it was for his acting ability and certainly not for an accurate portayal of AT! Those who describe this film as: "Brilliant"; "Genius"; "Magnificent" etc etc, obviously know absolutely nothing about what REALLY went on at BP during the war and the part played by AT.

You mention the name "Bletchley Park" to most people and they think: "Enigma and Alan Turing"! This is wholly due to the blind promotionof the Park as being entirely the home of Enigma and Alan Turing! He was one of between 8,000 and 10,000 people who worked there and there were many people who contributed just as much as he did, if not more, that nobody has ever heard of!

For Instance: Col John Tiltman; Bill Tutte; Prof Max Newman; Major Ralph Tester; Tommy Flowers, Alan Coombs; Sid Broadhurst and many, many others. These were the people responsible for breaking the German Lorenz code, and making the machines that did it, that was used by Hitler and the High Command who did not want to use Enigma, but who has ever heard of these people? The forgotten genius's of Bletchley Park!

BP did NOT revolve aroung Enigma and Alan Turing but thanks to modern TV, films and the such like we are all led to believe that this is, in fact, the case.

If you visit Bletchley Park make sure you visit The National Museum of Computing that tells the entire story of Lorenz, Hitler and the High Command - it might surprise you!! That is the OTHER side of wartime codebreaking that very few people actually know about!… Expand

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crimetmeSep 5, 2022

This is neither accurate retelling of Turing's story nor a gripping movie. A lot of info was rewritten/omitted, and for what? The Wikipedia article is a much more interesting read.

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PageWizardFeb 5, 2015

Any film that says "based on a true story" and uses the actual names of the people in that story should be less dishonest with the viewer. A very inaccurate piece that can easily deceive people to believe it's misinformation. As a computerAny film that says "based on a true story" and uses the actual names of the people in that story should be less dishonest with the viewer. A very inaccurate piece that can easily deceive people to believe it's misinformation. As a computer scientist that holds Turing's work to a high standard and is one of my heroes, I don't respect this film. I give it 1/10 only because the acting is great for what they're trying to portray, not for what should be portrayed.… Expand

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naptakerJan 7, 2015

If you like movies about autistic men who were chemically castrated for being gay in real life where they're given hetero love interests and played like a **** stereotype by an actor who looks like a bowl of oatmeal that somehow gainedIf you like movies about autistic men who were chemically castrated for being gay in real life where they're given hetero love interests and played like a **** stereotype by an actor who looks like a bowl of oatmeal that somehow gained sentience, this is the perfect film for you.… Expand

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KathrynlJan 7, 2015

Attended this movie with a friend based on recommendation from an actor we admire. Walked out early enough to get our tickets refunded and went to supper instead. Yes, the acting was probably good but the script was SO predictable. Any moreAttended this movie with a friend based on recommendation from an actor we admire. Walked out early enough to get our tickets refunded and went to supper instead. Yes, the acting was probably good but the script was SO predictable. Any more will be a spoiler alert.… Expand

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reklaw23Feb 6, 2015

Utter rubbish is very polite. Keira Knightley is hopeless as usual and Alan Turin was not a genius and neither did he have a basic understanding of logic . This film is nothing but propaganda about a pathetic waste of money and a failiure .Utter rubbish is very polite. Keira Knightley is hopeless as usual and Alan Turin was not a genius and neither did he have a basic understanding of logic . This film is nothing but propaganda about a pathetic waste of money and a failiure . Anyone with any maths or logic solving abilities would have applied a 650 year old principle. If Alan Turin had looked at the problem for what it was, the code could have been cracked with a widely available at the time piece of equipment very quickly sat on the toilet. Occams Razor is the most basic logic principle that any supposed mathmetician would have applied first but what do you expect from Cambridge or Oxford University other than lies and false claims. I wouldnt even watch a film on TV with Keira Knightley or anything associated with her or the Benedict dork in as I find them both very distasteful given that they are trying to make money out of glamourising a creepy failiure of a man whose ineptness cost people their lives and also cost a lot of money.… Expand

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Dostoyevsky3May 31, 2022

The film’s disjointed plot is further burdened by rushed character relationships that aren’t properly concluded, key plot conflicts that are introduced after an hour into the movie and have no consequences on the end result other than to moveThe film’s disjointed plot is further burdened by rushed character relationships that aren’t properly concluded, key plot conflicts that are introduced after an hour into the movie and have no consequences on the end result other than to move the film into unnecessary directions that thematically fill the mind with a void of emptiness. Imitation Game is a textbook definition of a worthless waste of your life.… Expand

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