Best movie of the year, by far.

Rating: 9/10 (3 January 2015)

Being aware that any movie adaptation of these historic events is going to fall a little short because of Hollywood drama that always gets added, I was quite surprised how well it came out in the end. Benedict Cumberbatch was a great choice for the lead role since he is obviously very good at playing eccentric geniuses. Keira Knightley wasn't in the same league, but that doesn't mean she did a poor job.
The movie is very engaging. There was no chatter, small talk, cellphone browsing or sleeping - the audience was quiet, captivated and kept in a state of suspense. That's very impressive.
Trying to cover several stages in the life of Alan Turing doesn't leave enough time to tell everything that needed to be told, but since it had to fit in a commercial, cinema-friendly 114 min package, I'd say that's quite understandable. It's not a proper biography, not a spy thriller, not a proper historic movie nor a drama, it's a weird combination that lacks something in every category and yet still delivers an awesome mash-up that will suck you in and keep you interested.
Highly recommended!