(a copy of my review is below in case the link goofed)
The Imitation Game
Going into this movie, I knew very little about the Alan
Turing story. I knew that he was the codebreaker whose machine paved the way
for computers and had a lot to do with ending World War Two. That was the
extent of my knowledge. Most of my interest in seeing it was rooted in the fact
that I'm a die-hard fan of movies pertaining to the second world war. I was
expecting a great film and what I got was an astounding one. Profoundly
heart-wrenching, this movie does more than shine light on a formerly forgotten
genius. It is simply the story of a man. Cumberbatch, as usual, delivers a
spectacular performance. It is at times difficult to watch because of the sheer
magnitude of raw emotion. The Imitation Game deals not only with the stresses
of wartime code-breakers, but the danger of being homosexual in the 20th
century in Britain. The unfairness that colors the end of Turing's life leaves
audiences shaken and introspective. That is the sign of a good movie. One that
makes us feel keenly the pain of others. The Imitation game succeeds in that
and should be seen by all.
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