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This is another film that Benedict Cumberbatch plays a genius that also happened to be a sociopath. And of course, he nailed it. Again.

The Imitation Game (2014)

Directed by: Morten Tyldum

Writting by:  Graham Moore, Andrew Hodges (book)

Starring:       Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Mark Strong, Charles Dance 

The protagonist is Alan Turing, the mastermind that helped to stop further German invasion and ultimately WWII, and also the father of modern day computers. His work was classified, and thus unrecognized. His life after war was disgraced... He was prosecuted of being gay. After several chemical castrations, he committed suicide a year later. A royal pardon was granted to him in 2013.  

This is the English debut from director Morten Tyldum. It stands out to me definitely beacuse of the amazing performance by the cast, and how beautifully it was scored. 

Benedict swept best male lead nominations by this performance. Not really his best, we've seen better, not saying it isn't good though. Yes, he plays irritating genius all the time. Vincent Van Gogh, Stephen Hawking and Sherlock Holmes. However, he brought something different to each characters. Turing is stubborn and vulnerable. I love how he can transmit the character's emotion and struggle to the audience right to their face without overacting it.    

For Keira Knightley, I was surprised to see her that good. I used to think she sometimes overacts. But this time, she was spot on.

The story, however, is a bit rushed towards the end... The plot is a bit formulaic... It may not how intelligent Turing really was, because that "enlightenment" scene at the bar seems like a fluke... Maybe I just don't get the science... 

Some also argue about the historical accuracy, on both historical events and Turing's personality. As a viewer, it really isn't a big concern to me. As long as the family's happy about it, I am good.  

Here's a link on how those experts cracked enigma.

http://www.justdoevil.info/article/relax/youtubeshare/item/322-how-alan-turing-decode-enigma.html