Film: The Imitation Game

GENRE: Drama

RATING: PG-13 for thematic materials
RUNTIME: 1 hour and 54 minutes

STARRING: Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock, The Fifth Estate)

Keira Knightley (Pirates of the Caribbean), Matthew Goode (Watchmen)

DIRECTOR: Morten Tyldum (newcomer to America)

WRITER: Graham Moore (newcomer)

PLOT: Brilliant mathematician, Alan Turing, helps crack the Nazi’s Enigma code during WWII.

FIVE OBSERVATIONS:

1 What a fascinating story! I was engrossed the entire time. I didn’t know about this part of history, it was eye-opening.

2 Cumberbatch will most likely get the Oscar for his portrayal of Alan Turing. It’s a little Sherlock-y but goes much further beyond with his internal struggles. He was a treat to watch.

3 It’s great seeing Game of Throne’s Tywin Lannister and Downton Abbey’s Tom Branson in different roles. Fun stuff.

4 There was plenty of light comedy sprinkled throughout the drama. I laughed out loud a few times and had a big smile of my face.

5 A revelation about Chris does not seem earned as it is not really hinted at.

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