The Human Differences set aside

Rating: 9/10 (15 November 2014)

Rather recently I have read a periodical in a technical text, albeit outdated, it pointed out an interesting point. We do all believe that nature is surely most efficient and flawless system to be ever created- what a common misconception- even function such as photosynthesis wastes more than it produces. Similar thing happens with natural selection- inequalities forming mutations during the DNA synthesis are the only thing that drives the evolution- if not a copy mistake we would've barely moved further than a small microbe. On the other hand, such mutations, are not widely acceptable by the nature- nature eliminates everything that is different- be it a frog without a leg, or leopard with white socks- and here comes the inefficiency. If nature wants to improve by making mistakes, why does it want to erase them short while later?
The Imitation Game doesn't address this process, but on borderline, you can see it. That is if you pay attention, which we are strongly advised in the opening minutes, same as information that in the end, after hearing the story, we're to make a decision- is our unlikely hero Alan Turing a human or a machie, a mistake in the system or its key note?
To arrive to the conclusion (with clever use of non-chronological time lapses), we are to burrow into mind of Alan Turing, most acclaimed mathematician of recent century (albeit awarded for his doing in 2013), a professor at Cambridge, and an unique personality. This story is a biopic, it depicts on his life and his doings, most notable being a huge part of Enigma cracking. Of course disarming of the German Device goes to many names and countries- Poland for starting it, being the pioneers and inventors of the first machine; the governments keeping it a secret; soviets having a go- but, this being movie about Turing, his actions make for a highlight.
I, being an introverted person, struggling to form a simple sentence or participate in any social activity- could understand the frustration of Alan. I know I speak different, I know that sometimes it looks like I don't feel things, it's not my fault, you take it for granted as you can do it, while I struggle keeping end with end and your giggling is not helping. Not all people are going to accept you, it is natural selection, some will praise you and cheer at your successes, some will just wait till you trip- it's life, it's natural some people are more primitive than other.
Turing is a person hard to like- arrogant, autistic genius- that would surely sneer at your idiocies and confusingly gape at any remark. With a squeaky accent and intervals in speech he makes for a poor companion, if not Joan, a revolutionary only-woman on the team, played by Kiera Knightley, the entire film would've surely end up being an one-man show. And I know, either way, that the lead actor (Ben. C.) would've managed to hold it up, his performance is strong (maybe not worthy a win, but surely a nomination) but it trips at times, the accent sometimes feels inconsistent, and his role differs just slightly from pieces that made his milestones. The strongest thing about Ben, is that he can play clever (god bless, in real life he's all but smart), it has to be clear and fast voice going well with the Victorian triangular face. Greatest talent of this freshly-emerged A-list actor is that he can take arrogant and unlikable into a passable, charismatic pals. We don't get offended when he insults the public, we laugh and respect him. That's a rare thing. (Although, I really don't want him to get an Oscar, Sherlock production is slow as it is). There's no member of cast that doesn't do a good job.
The movie is accompanied by a great score, fine script and cinematography. It's two hour run might drag, although this is due to compact location of story rather than the plot (which has no dull point and is tense from start to finish). The lack of context on Enigma can anger some, and I've heard that there are some historical inconsistencies (but I don't know the first thing about history, so cannot comment).
Other notes:
-I did not read the biography or watched too much source material to comment on their accuracy. I cannot say how accurate thing is without reading at least 3 different accounts; how can you judge without having strong points of evidence?
-Felt little like A Beautiful Mind
-The copper coil wire was funny, especially when you know what happened recently
-It takes place in Manchester, at Manchester University with alumni of Lead Actor. Manchester should be chuffed. It is not really.
-Cumberbatch has low chances of beating other Oscar candidates- he's not only genius this year- but then again, I cannot say without watching
-People laughed, frequently.
-Some people cried, I personally felt sad too.
Watchability 8/10 (I would eagerly put it back on) Overall 76/90* 85%
*(originality to the source is not being counted)