The Imitation Game is a lesson in back-of-the-line warfare

Rating: 9/10 (10 January 2015)

First, I'd have to say this is probably the only picture I've seen recently that was more than worth the price of admission. Second, there were two aspects of it that demand positive comment and one final one that though negative and not so important, is best mentioned briefly.
The first impressive thing about this movie is its beautiful construction and execution. Just as an exercise in movie-making it's a wonderful example of people with skill taking their craft seriously. The second impressive thing was the acting by Benedict Cumberbatch which if contrasted with his Sherlock Holmes on TV and his turn as Kahn in the last Star Trek movie is absolutely an unparalleled achievement in his art. What really got me was that several times I looked in his eyes on screen and could have sworn I must be seeing the real Alan Turing. This guy is the closest thing to a shoo in for the Oscar as any I've ever seen.
One quibble, which I do not advocate anyone let keep them from this beautiful movie is, I'm pretty sure they've played fast and loose with the true story. But there's no denying they've done it for a good cause.