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paul228
Paul Gregg
rated 10
2 years ago
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dan195
Critic Dan Jolin
rated 8

Moore’s opening line, spoken by Cumberbatch, is, “Are you paying attention?” After a few minutes you’ll realise it’s virtually impossible not to.

Read full review at Empire
catherine57
Critic Catherine Shoard
rated 6

Knightley is miles better than she's been in a while; sitting on a shelf rather than centre stage seems to suit her. She has fun with her plummy vowels, even when saying lines like I'm a woman in a man's job.

Read full review at The Guardian
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Cast & Crew

Morten Tyldum
Director
Charles Dance
As Commander Denniston
Benedict Cumberbatch
As Alan Turing
Mark Strong
As Stewart Menzies
Keira Knightley
As Joan Clarke
Rory Kinnear
As Detective Robert Nock
Andrew Havill
As Teacher
Matthew Goode
As Hugh Alexander

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In "The Imitation Game," we follow the journey of a brilliant mathematician, Alan Turing, during World War II as he joins a secret group of codebreakers at Bletchley Park. Tasked with deciphering Germany's infamous Enigma machine, Turing faces not only the challenges of cracking complex codes but also the personal struggles tied to his identity and past. As he leads his team with unconventional methods and groundbreaking ideas, time is of the essence—their efforts could change the course of history and save countless lives. Yet, beneath the surface lies a poignant narrative exploring themes of belonging, secrecy, and what it truly means to be human in an unforgiving world. This gripping historical drama sheds light on Turing's legacy as one of modern computing's fathers while confronting societal prejudices that ultimately lead to his tragic fate.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Imitation Game include 1917, King Petar the First, Testament of Youth, Hacksaw Ridge, Emperor, Outside the Law.

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The Imitation Game was released in theaters on December 19, 2014.