A film based on the true story of Alan Turing, a genius mathematician hired by the government during WWII to crack Enigma- the unbreakable German coding system.

Rating: 9/10 (30 January 2015)

I approached this film with hesitation, assuming to see a very popular Benedict Cumberbatch in a role that would parallel the "Sherlockian" charm the public has come to know and love. However, within seconds of the opening scene I was transported into the complex and war- torn England, and all traces of Cumberbatch's BBC personality faded away. From his accent and his posture to the all-but-noticeable stutter, Cumberbatch embodied Alan Turing in his entirety.
The film as a whole was a masterpiece from start to finish. The deliberate juxtaposition of historical footage with modern camera-work is a subtle yet gnawing reminder that the events of the film are true to their core, and the fierce intensity of the emotion in every scene brings the audience closer to the story. These traits, combined with an incredible score by Alexandre Desplat, create the perfect combination of feeling and fact.