A compelling drama that motivates its message beautifully.

Rating: 8/10 (5 March 2015)

This is one of the best WWII dramas I've ever seen. It doesn't focus on the fighting or the politics, but the story of Alan Turing, and the building of the Enigma machine to decipher German coding, which successfully saves millions from the war, while Alan was prosecuted for being a homosexual. Truly inspiring film that speaks for the different and the determined.
Benedict Cumberpatch is absolutely perfect for this role. He plays is perfectly as an awkward fellow who's different personality doesn't stop him from achieving greatness. He acts it so well so we always feel what he's feeling, and the phenomenal writing makes him even more likable. Keira Knightly is charming, supportive, and sympathetic toward Alan's different personality, and becomes his only glimmer of light in his life. The film does a good job on staying focused, not touching too much on homosexual themes, except when necessary. It's so well written, every line of dialog sounds poetic. From the science behind the enigma to the thought process of the human brain, this film has got its facts down.
The music is also to be addressed. Very well composed score that intensifies each scene, and never overstays its welcome. By the end, the message is clear without hammering it in, and it's very informal. I love films that teach you something about history, and this film told its story so well. Benedict Cumberpatch is officially on my actor appreciation list, as well as this film. One of the best films of 2014.