This is one 'Game' you cannot miss.

Rating: 8/10 (30 January 2015)

The Imitation game is based on the life of an unsung war hero of the World War II. And therein lies the brilliance in its story. It tells the story of a man who had to face great odds right from childhood, and go on to script history, and then eventually face even tougher hardships, never having been truly applauded for the tremendous impact he has had on the world as we know it.
So, with a story itself so exciting and humbling, the direction and acting are meticulous. Benedict Cumberbatch grows on you as a character as the movie wears on. He perfectly captures the emotion and behaviour of Alan Turing. The movie is well-paced and has its moments of humour. Keira Knightley too was effective in her role, as were the rest of the cast.
The movie also effectively portrays another facet of the war- that of the mental and physical trials of the men and women who were the brains behind the counter- intelligence forces of Britain. The background score adds to the atmosphere of the movie. Ultimately, the movie succeeds in Cumberbatch's acting prowess and the sheer brilliance of the man he portrays. Had the story been fictional, the movie would not have been as impacting. The very fact that this an integral yet little known fact of world history, elevates the movie to another level. There are several other themes apart from war that are well explored and contemplated in this movie, which is a necessary inspection in this time and age.
Do watch it for that singularly exceptional man called Alan Turing.