The Imitation Game
Weinstein Company, The | Release Date: November 28, 2014
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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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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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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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DavidWardenFeb 28, 2015
Amazing film .
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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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wornoutspinesFeb 3, 2015
It took me a couple days after watching the film to start writing this review. I didn't know why it took me so long but since I generally don't rush these things it didn't worry me. Writing a review I always try to be original, use my ownIt took me a couple days after watching the film to start writing this review. I didn't know why it took me so long but since I generally don't rush these things it didn't worry me. Writing a review I always try to be original, use my own words, share my own opinion, and try to make memorable with a couple of paragraphs. The Imitation Game is an interesting film with a great cast and brilliant performances but I'll get into that later.

Watching the film the narrative jumped out at me and I couldn't pin point why. It starts off with the declaration of war and progressively goes back and forth from 1945 to the 1950s with little flashbacks on Alan Turing's boyhood peppering the narrative. No matter the time periods the constant in all this is Turing, it is his story after all. I guess, I didn't understand why the story was told that way. I mean it's a compelling story, so to me the flash-forwards to the 1950s - his post WWII life - are almost obsolete. The boyhood aspect of the flashbacks were important and interesting because they helped understand how complex Alan Turing was and gave him depth, as for the flash-forwards I had no clue.

Of course, the movie would have felt a bit boring without the flash-forwards but it wouldn't have hurt it. Then it occurred to me that without them the British Government looks seriously bad. The man saved 14 Millions of lives - like they've reminded us in the film - but they still prosecuted him for consensual homosexual sex, sorry I meant "public indecency". I am baffled by this, I am no LGBT activist but injustice still rattles me. Maybe more so because if this war Hero's "kink" was little girls, I get the sense that he, somehow, would have eluded prosecution. And that investigator, who looks consumed by shame and guilt, once he realized what he's done, does not shake my belief that things would have gone differently for Turing if it was anything other than homosexuality. I may have gotten too far with this but you get my point.

As for the movie, it has all the cultural aspects of this era, by which I mean misogyny and homophobia, no seriously it's also funny, riddled with humor like most British movies are and it is because of Cumberbatch's portrayal of Turing. The loner, introverted, socially awkward genius makes for comedy gold. Turing's interactions with people around him and their reactions to his "uniqueness" made me laugh throughout the film. This might sound like Sherlock, also brilliantly portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch, but I did not once felt like he was playing the same character although, I'll admit that the two are alike. Which brings me to the immense talent that Cumberbatch showed in The Imitation Game, he not only portrayed a similar character to the one that internationally brought him to stardom but he did it with enough flair and finesse to give Alan Turing a voice and singularity.

Unlike some biopic about great men, the supporting cast in The Imitation Game was strong and memorable, they all had their moments that gave them layers and also elevated the film. Among those people, is Keira Knightley, on who I had lost hope a long time ago, she showed skills and cunning in this movie for a character that easily could have felt flat and forgettable. She's borderline **** hag but with a good script and some acting skills she did well. The same skills - why do I feel like it's an insult to them? - are shown by the talented Charles Dance, Matthew Goode, Mark Strong, Allen Leech, Matthew Beard & of course Alex Lawther.

Morten Tyldum delivered a culturally relevant, fun dramatic film. This man knows how to get you emotionally involved and takes you smoothly through one of the great injustice of our time.… 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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Sapra6Feb 7, 2015
I think Benedict Cumberbatch really gave life to Alan Turing's character.It is must see movie for every engineer.This is a Biography of a mathematical genius whose work helped hasten the end of World War II and break theI think Benedict Cumberbatch really gave life to Alan Turing's character.It is must see movie for every engineer.This is a Biography of a mathematical genius whose work helped hasten the end of World War II and break the once-thought-unbreakable Enigma code of the Nazis,not only that he laid foundation to present day Computer.

Every one who watches this movie is really going to love this movie and has become one of my favorite movie based on Biography.… Expand
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Arthur_S_PoeFeb 21, 2015
You can't actually argue that there's a bad side to this movie. This Alan Turing-oriented biopic actually shows a story about a mathematical genius in the manner of a Sherlock Holmes story. It is full of thrills, drama and excitement and itYou can't actually argue that there's a bad side to this movie. This Alan Turing-oriented biopic actually shows a story about a mathematical genius in the manner of a Sherlock Holmes story. It is full of thrills, drama and excitement and it is surely to prove lots of pleasure for the viewer. Cumberbatch is absolutely brilliant in his interpretation and Tyldum's slightly altered reality is so well constructed that you don't even doubt it being correct. The casting in general was excellently done and there was a very special team chemistry between the members. What the movie is missing is that specific artistic string present in the movies 'Birdman' and 'Boyhood', but despite that it is certainly one of the best movies of the year and it is an absolute must-see.… Expand
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NRNSWMay 10, 2015
Benedict Cumberbatch gives one of his best ever performances in this marvellous film about one of the key turning points in WWII. All of the other performances in this film are very high quality, backed up by a solid script and a greatBenedict Cumberbatch gives one of his best ever performances in this marvellous film about one of the key turning points in WWII. All of the other performances in this film are very high quality, backed up by a solid script and a great creative team as well. Really worthwhile spending 2 hours watching this film.… Expand
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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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fullpointFeb 21, 2015
Fantastic movie! Go see it. Loved it. Unbelievable true story of a man that one might be able to say, saved the world from tyranny. This movie rocks and was good from start to finish.
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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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idanidan123Feb 28, 2015
This movie is fantastic. The story is interesting, it has a good humor in it, and the way it deals with homosexuality is WW2 is truly realistic. One of the best movies to come out in the end of 2014.
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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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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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MattBrady99Mar 10, 2015
Alan Turing: "I like solving problems, Commander. And Enigma is the most difficult problem in the world."

The Imitation Game is about a true life story of the English cryptanalyst, mathematician and logician Alan Turing. During WWII theAlan Turing: "I like solving problems, Commander. And Enigma is the most difficult problem in the world."

The Imitation Game is about a true life story of the English cryptanalyst, mathematician and logician Alan Turing. During WWII the Turing led a group of code breakers at a top secret facility in Bletchley Park during the darkest days of the war in order to crack the German's Enigma code.

Well it's settled, British films have completely change for the usual stick in the mood, low budget film. Oscar season after Oscar season, British films always make the nominations for Best Picture or Best Actor. Of course this movie got the big nominations and I so glad this got a lot of nominations from the Oscars, because this movie was pretty incredible.

Now we have seen Cumberbatch in pretty much everything now: Sc-Fi, TV shows, animated films, drama, comedy, action and good god this guy is everywhere. Benedict Cumberbatch in this movie almost brought me into tears with his excellent performance as Alan Turning. Benedict is always good at playing these smart-ass genius that's always higher than anyone else, well in this it's a lot different. Yeah he starts off a bit unlikable how he shows off that he's the smart guy in the room, but after a while it changes and I actually felt sorry for this guy when you get to know his past and his secret that he tries to hind for all of his life. Benedict Cumberbatch played this guy so beautifully well that I think this is by far his best performances in his career.

Keira Knightley has well dose a brilliant job playing her character in this film. Now I'm going to get some hate for this but I never liked Keira Knightley has a actress. She never locked on to me and she never won me over. I don't think She's a awful actress or anything like that I just never got into her as a actress, but in this film she dose do good as a supporting character that's really important to the story. Good work Knightley.

The film is directed spot on and this is the first Morten Tyldum film that I've watched from him, yeah he did some other films in the past but I never going to watch them (Just being honest) He got the drama right, he got the relationship between Benedict and Knightley right and I think this director is going to go off and do some (I'm predicting here) some fantastic work of movies in the future.

The writing has well is the soul of this movie. The director is the heart of the film, the actors are the veins of this movie. The writing to me perfectly got the main character pain and deep inside torture of he his secret of being gay and you know back then he would be sent to prison for that, so you really feel the hard work on not just solving the Enigma code but to hind who he truly is.

For issues I haven't really got much to be honest. But is this a film that I will watch again and again, no not really. You may watch this loads of times more than me but to me this isn't a re-watchable film to me.

But Overall The Imitation Game is brilliantly well done film with fantastic performances and a good story.… Expand
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moviecritic68Mar 17, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In my opinion should have won BEST PICTURE at the Oscars. A true story well written & displayed on the screen. A must see for all movie buffs. Should have higher rating here… 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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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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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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fantasyMay 26, 2015
Without question putting politics aside the BEST Movie of 2014. It's a flick once you've seen it you'll never forget it as the acting, dialogue, and directing are all first class. The story is even more remarkable because it is true. AtWithout question putting politics aside the BEST Movie of 2014. It's a flick once you've seen it you'll never forget it as the acting, dialogue, and directing are all first class. The story is even more remarkable because it is true. At the end of the movie when they explain how many ally lives were saved it is really inaccurate. They forgot to mention how many Axis lives were saved too as the war was shortened by nearly 2 years because of these brave men and women. It is a must see movie. Enjoy… Expand
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DukeJonJul 31, 2016
Very well crafted film about one of the 20th century's unsung heroes. A man who was largely responsible for cutting short the second world war by two years and saving millions of lives. Of course the film-maker's have taken some libertiesVery well crafted film about one of the 20th century's unsung heroes. A man who was largely responsible for cutting short the second world war by two years and saving millions of lives. Of course the film-maker's have taken some liberties with the facts in the name of art. Turing's love interested was a plan Jane not someone who looked like Keira Knightley, there were no Eureka moments in the pub and the groundwork laid by Polish cryptographers is brushed over. But nonetheless this is an intelligent and, dare I say, exciting film. I particularly enjoyed the way the three strands of narrative (the code-breaking years, the police investigation and the school years) are interwoven. Strong supporting performances by Mark Strong and Rory Kinnear add to the mix. Above all, Cumberbatch is mesmerising as Alan Turing.… Expand
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jgzegerNov 12, 2015
They don't come any better than this -- a gripping story and phenomenal acting. I can't believe that Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley didn't win Oscars in their respective categories, and that this film didn't win for Best Picture. IsThey don't come any better than this -- a gripping story and phenomenal acting. I can't believe that Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley didn't win Oscars in their respective categories, and that this film didn't win for Best Picture. Is there no justice?… 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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SpangleMar 28, 2016
It is almost always a challenge to wring excitement and drama out of a real life story. Yet, The Imitation Game does it with quiet assurance and ease. Director Morten Tyldum continues to demonstrate his skill in the director's chair here,It is almost always a challenge to wring excitement and drama out of a real life story. Yet, The Imitation Game does it with quiet assurance and ease. Director Morten Tyldum continues to demonstrate his skill in the director's chair here, though the real stars are Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley, who are simply delightful in the lead roles. Cumberbatch embodies Alan Turing and turns in an emotionally devastating and touching performance that shows both the uniqueness and brilliance of the man, while also accurately portraying the injustice he faced. The Imitation Game is a very well-written film that is a very moving and thrilling experience that encapsulates Alan Turing, his accomplishments, and his struggles. Overall, The Imitation Game is a very good film that operates both as a good biopic and a good drama.… Expand
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Iky009Jun 3, 2015
Great movie in every way, very well written, very well done, very well directed, written and very clear, very well acted, Cumberbatch of a show. ;
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MeritCobaSep 29, 2015
You can feel uncomfortable with this movie - I know I have - but one thing should be clear from the start: Benedict Cumberbatch should be applauded for his a superb portrayal of a 'believable' Alan Turing, the man who played an importantlYou can feel uncomfortable with this movie - I know I have - but one thing should be clear from the start: Benedict Cumberbatch should be applauded for his a superb portrayal of a 'believable' Alan Turing, the man who played an importantl role in the development of the computer and was involved in cracking German codes, in particular the German Naval codes. I stress 'believable' and not 'historical accurate' because I wonder how historical this picture really is. The wikipedia page of Turing seems to tell a somewhat different and more complex story. Complex and movies are uneasy bedfellows.

History appears twisted at various points for the sake of the story. One example is that when they crack the code the first time a team member discovers that a convoy containing a ship on which his brother is an ensign will be the target of an u-boat attack. Not only seems it oddly coincidental that this happens at that particular time, but it is doubly remarkable that he knows the exact particulars of that convoy. I am sure those were not known to him and probably not even known to his brother. Therefore this is more likely done to underscore the dramatic implications of the knowledge they gained: they cannot save the convoy because otherwise the Germans would know that their code has been 'cracked'. I even wonder if Turing was in the position to make that decision as is suggested in this movie.

We can start listing more odd things but I can only say that I cannot tell right from wrong in this, which is the whole problem of historical movies and which is why it places a burden on the movie-makers. Yet even without any historical knowledge I can tell you that it misconstrues history in a serious way. It is the same when people like Newton, Edison, Einstein, Hubble and Oppenheimer are displayed in movies: it is the idea that any scientific discovery is the work of a single brilliant man working in total isolation or, even working in opposition to general opinion. This story seems highly unlikely and again internet sources paint a different picture. Science isn't done in total isolation or in opposition towards other people.

The main problem with this is that people start to think this nonsense to be true and turn them into politics. If you do not believe me, just go and look up Ayn Rand and Objectivism. Supporters of this delusion propagate the idea that progress is the work of key individuals and the wealthy readily agree with them, for in their view they are these important individuals and should therefore be tax-exempt..

Reality is somewhat different. The human condition is one of team work. Humans are social beings, not lone predators. It is working together that advances people,it always has been, but we can't get our minds around that fact. Instead a movie has to simplify things and tells us a story of the one man against the odds who through sheer perseverance or conviction saves countless lives. That is, movies are stories, and stories have a hero(heroine), a bad guy, a conflict and a resolution.

The movie itself does it well. The characters, events and story are believable and the movie keeps a persistent pace to hold our attention. There is nothing wrong with the way the story is told if you just consider it to be a story. Even Turing's homosexuality is addressed, though in a somewhat suppressed way, but enough to feel ashamed that it took more than half a century for him to be pardoned for what was then considered to be a crime, but now is accepted and rightly so.

Greatly recommended as a story but should be approached with the utmost caution as a historical accurate portrayal.… Expand
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TrilobiteGSep 30, 2015
A fine representation of a true story with a edgy bias towards his suffering. The presentation of this real life person seemed to feel a little to close to one side of his personality but they nailed the head on the disturbing anti-gay agendaA fine representation of a true story with a edgy bias towards his suffering. The presentation of this real life person seemed to feel a little to close to one side of his personality but they nailed the head on the disturbing anti-gay agenda and reality of war at the time which made me sick to my stomach. There was just nothing overwhelmingly praiseworthy even if 90% of this movie is enjoyable.… Expand
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NathonasJan 9, 2016
A very good film about a very interesting person. Excellent acting from a top tier of British actors and especially Cumberbatch. Great dialogue and story, great character interactions, and the time-jumping structure works out well to provideA very good film about a very interesting person. Excellent acting from a top tier of British actors and especially Cumberbatch. Great dialogue and story, great character interactions, and the time-jumping structure works out well to provide the right information at the right time without being confusing. My only real complaint is that the the war scenes felt a bit out of place at times, but did remind us of what is at stake. Definitely a must-see for any fan of intelligent movies.… Expand
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chepod8Jun 12, 2015
El legado de Alan Turing llevado de manera estremecedora, el genio que estaba dispuesto a llegar lejos aunque el mundo no estaba preparado para entenderlo.
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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.
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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.'
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Soma9840Mar 1, 2015
This is seriously my 2nd favorite movie of all time, only trumped by The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. The depiction of the events in World War II is really accurate, and the acting is amazing. It's very, very heartbreaking, but the movieThis is seriously my 2nd favorite movie of all time, only trumped by The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. The depiction of the events in World War II is really accurate, and the acting is amazing. It's very, very heartbreaking, but the movie is made so that you want to keep watching it. Of course, it's not a movie for everyone. Despite it being about World War II, there's hardly any violence, so action movie fans probably won't like it. People who can't handle sad movies should steer clear of this movie, as the story is literally the saddest I've ever seen. Also, comedy folks, this isn't your movie. Anyone else, however, should see this movie and applaud Benedict Cumberbatch's superb performance as the troubled math teacher Alan Turing. I usually don't review movies, but I felt like I had to for this one, it was so good.… Expand
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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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kyle20ellisMar 12, 2022
Alan Turing was a fascinating, complex person who deserves to be better known to the world. Likewise his story is important and deserves to be told rather than forgotten. Had high hopes for 'The Imitation Game', after hearing so many goodAlan Turing was a fascinating, complex person who deserves to be better known to the world. Likewise his story is important and deserves to be told rather than forgotten. Had high hopes for 'The Imitation Game', after hearing so many good things about it, and it ended up being one of my favourite films of 2014.

That 'The Imitation Game' is historically inaccurate and has distortions didn't offend me as much as some reviewers, biographical dramas are notorious for this so it's come to be expected by me (not that that is meant to be an excuse). All that was wanted was a film that made me think, moved me, was well made and well acted. 'The Imitation Game' was all those things and more.

It isn't perfect, the political elements are on the preachy side and there are a few strands that could have gone into more detail, Turing's sexuality should have gotten into more depth than it was.

However, 'The Imitation Game' is exceptionally well made. It's immaculately photographed and has some of the best production design of its best, especially in the costumes. The direction allows the film to be absorbing, while the music score is often hauntingly beautiful and never intrusive.

In terms of the script, 'The Imitation Game' does a wonderful job in provoking thought and providing emotional impact and nuances and fleshes the characters out with remarkable complexity. What could have been potentially dry treatment of the subject matter turned out to be fascinating, thrilling and very moving.

Benedict Cumberbatch gives his best performance of a very solid career, an outstanding portrayal that won't be forgotten for years to come. Keira Knightley is a sympathetic confidante and Charles Dance is excellent as always as his superior. The supporting cast are without complaint.

Overall, wonderful film and its acclaim is a long way from an enigma. 9/10 Bethany Cox… Expand
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avr50Aug 11, 2015
Biographic films are a lot of cliches now. And this has to, but, with an intelligent script, and incredible performances, that dosen´t matter. Benedict Cumberbatch is in his best role ever in his career, he is the film, you only look at him,Biographic films are a lot of cliches now. And this has to, but, with an intelligent script, and incredible performances, that dosen´t matter. Benedict Cumberbatch is in his best role ever in his career, he is the film, you only look at him, and you know, that is Alan Turing. Keira Knightley is great too, it´s very different the role of Joan Clarke than any other that she´s done. Also Alexandre Desplat proves that he is the best composer of soundtracks in movie industry. I really recomend this film. It´s just amazing… Expand
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james417Oct 14, 2015
A very thoughtful and bewildering drama about a man who was meant to do great things in a world that was not ready to accept his eccentricities.

Watch this movie for freeA very thoughtful and bewildering drama about a man who was meant to do great things in a world that was not ready to accept his eccentricities.

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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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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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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..
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aadityamudharApr 19, 2016
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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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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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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TadeorsrJan 17, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Benedict cumberbatch will never disappoint.
This amazing historical drama deserving an Oscar, made my mind blow for a historical character I never even heard before, this is the perfect way to learn history, Kiera knightley was incredible, this movie made you feel as if you could feel what the characters were feeling, I believed it deserved an Oscar but with birdman, this movie got second place… 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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Chris992Jul 24, 2017
This movie was outstanding and everyone should see it. I've rated a lot of movies and tv shows on here, but this is the first time I felt I should write something too.
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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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alejandro970Jun 25, 2017
True life story of an untold WW2 heroes. Remarks Cumberbatch as Alan Tuning, a forerunner of computing, an misunderstood, pursued and stigmatized genius due his homosexuality. For watching and learn how was won the war against Hitler.
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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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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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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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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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FilipeNetoApr 17, 2020
A brilliant film about a brilliant mind.

This film is based on the life of Alan Turing, the father of the modern computer. He is a truly remarkable character, responsible for the era of technology in which we live and one of the mostA brilliant film about a brilliant mind.

This film is based on the life of Alan Turing, the father of the modern computer. He is a truly remarkable character, responsible for the era of technology in which we live and one of the most brilliant people of the 20th century. This film focuses mainly on Turing's effort, during the Second World War, to decipher the secret codes of German military communications, hitherto undecipherable. The film, however, also addresses the issue surrounding Turing's homosexuality.

As it was a period film based on a book, I was already expecting some mishaps to the true story, and it was unsurprisingly that I read some reviews where it was mentioned. But I am not the best person to evaluate this because I do not know the figure of Alan Turing in detail, nor did I dedicate myself to read that book to see if it shares the same flaws. But yes, I admit such possibilities and, given that it is a period film based on a true story, this is something that I personally penalize. I am one of those people who understand that, in these cases, freedom of creation must be well demarcated. Another thing I would like to understand better is whether the book, like the film, takes Turing's suicide for granted, since there were serious doubts about it at the time. Aside from these reservations, I had no major problems with the script that, without giving too much detail, sweeps the scientist's life very close to death, making use of the flashback to visit and present situations from the past.

Morten Tyldum ensures effective and competent management. He is a director I didn't know yet and who has been circulating more on television, but he did a good job. Benedict Cumberbatch, whom I only remembered seeing play secondary roles and the villain of "Star Trek Into Darkness", had his opportunity to show value and did not disappoint. He was devastating in the main role, complex and psychologically challenging character. The work paid off well, and although I haven't seen many of the films he came in after this one, seeing his filmography here on the website is enough to see how much his career has benefited and grown. Next to her is Keira Knightley, a veteran of period films, with an already solid career. Rory Kinnear, Matthew Goode and Charles Dance also did a good job.

Technically, there is little to say about this film. The filming and photography work was well done but the exquisite editing and post-production effort, with all those flashbacks, stands out particularly. The soundtrack, by Alexandre Desplat, is to be congratulated and remains a little in the ear after the film ends. The sets and costumes are excellent and I think they are faithful enough to the period portrayed.

Oscar winner (Best Adapted Screenplay) was nominated for Best Film, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Edition, Best Soundtrack and Best Production Design. Not being a perfect film, I think it was relatively close to that.… Expand
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merijnjFeb 21, 2018
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A touching story about the other side of war, no action with firearms and bombs. Just the political and strategical story behind the second world war.
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MrsDrStrangeAug 11, 2018
Perfect. Perfect. Perfect. Perfect. I can't handle. This is an amazing film with an amazing Actor.
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ErikTheCriticOct 11, 2018
With brilliant performances from Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley, "The Imitation Game" is a superb film filled with thrills, mystery, drama and heartbreaking moments.
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OnaskDec 26, 2018
¿Y si la vida de millones de personas cayera en tus manos y en la de cuatro compañeros? Gracias al señor Turing, ahora mismo estoy podiendo escribir esto y quizás alguien lo pueda leer en algún momento.

Espectacular biopic de Alan Turing, el¿Y si la vida de millones de personas cayera en tus manos y en la de cuatro compañeros? Gracias al señor Turing, ahora mismo estoy podiendo escribir esto y quizás alguien lo pueda leer en algún momento.

Espectacular biopic de Alan Turing, el padre de los computadores modernos, famoso por romper el Código Enigma y facilitar enormemente a los Aliados la victoria en la II Guerra Mundial. Interpretaciones sobresalientes de todo el reparto (especialmente Cumberbatch, uno de los mejores actores contemporáneos), una historia conmovedora en la que a veces no solo las máquinas tienen que cifrar sus secretos más íntimos, sino también las personas, una banda sonora magistral de Desplat que brilla en cada minuto que suena y una fotografía deslumbrante. Como punto negativo, el film toma a mitad de su duración un rumbo a la crítica social y política demasiado exagerado dejando en cierto modo de lado todo lo construido previamente. No me ha molestado, pero se ha sentido un poco forzado. Imprescindible. Una de las mejores películas de 2014.… Expand
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AmrHamailDec 20, 2018
The imitation game was, in fact, a GREAT movie. I loved it; for a movie created in 2014 as well as conceptualized because the director simply wanted to teach the millions of average joes the rich history, amazing team and awesome creationsThe imitation game was, in fact, a GREAT movie. I loved it; for a movie created in 2014 as well as conceptualized because the director simply wanted to teach the millions of average joes the rich history, amazing team and awesome creations made this film even better. In fact, in Mortem Tyldum's own words: "I've always loved history, and I was actually shocked by how little I actually knew. I was amazed this wasn't common knowledge. Why wasn't he on the front covers of my history books? He's one of the great thinkers of the last century, and he was sort of pushed into the shadows. The importance of making this movie and spreading the legacy of this man becomes so big.”

Plus, the movie itself reflected and was a near 100% accurate description of the actual event, representing nearly perfectly how it all went down, to the point where this movie should be shown and taught to all schools throughout America, because it also shows as a "side note" the problems and obstacles homosexuals faced back in the 1950s, which further accentuates the movie's accurate portrayal of Alan Turing. His soon-to-be wife, Joan Clarke, didn't care he was gay, and still loved him, spicing the emotions in the movie to a whole new universe, which, for me, was amazing.… Expand
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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.
If you want to see a good Drama or generally a World War 2 movie with less fighting going on, then this is a safe bet.… Expand
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americanravenJul 4, 2019
Great acting, great depiction of a turning point in history; brilliant and heartbreaking.
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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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KhareFeb 8, 2021
This incredible and masterful war thriller shows the life of Alan Turing a British mathematician who helped British government crack enigma . The movie is really good brilliantly acted and beautifully directed with amazing suspenseful scenesThis incredible and masterful war thriller shows the life of Alan Turing a British mathematician who helped British government crack enigma . The movie is really good brilliantly acted and beautifully directed with amazing suspenseful scenes sneaked in between I did not have a single problem with this movie the pacing , the cinematography everything was perfect really a must watch from Morten tyldum… 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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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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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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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
البته خط اصلی داستان قابل فهمه بسادگی فقط جزییاتی هست که نیاز به دقت زیاد داره برای فهم کامل
پایان خیلی متاثر کننده و گریه داری داره
چون ترکیبی از ریاضی و جنگ جهانی دوم هست، برای من به شدت جذاب بود
البته بخش ریاضی، زیاد توی فیلم… Expand
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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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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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AvmOnOct 22, 2022
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Despite the atrocities caused by the war, it still contributed to the development of some revolutionary technologies that still shape the world we live in today: the computer, the Internet, JPL, etc. A film about a fascinatingRZCDWZWZD

Despite the atrocities caused by the war, it still contributed to the development of some revolutionary technologies that still shape the world we live in today: the computer, the Internet, JPL, etc.
A film about a fascinating story. As I did not know much about the subject, I had the opportunity to discover with pleasure some new, fascinating information.
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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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