He constructs him from the toes up, inflicting mannerisms and behaviors that all ring true. Cumberbatch hones in on all of Turing's character flaws and good qualities that make him a real person. Oscar-winner or not, this will be looked upon like the greats such as Gene Hackman in The French Connection or any legendary 70's movie that you love today. After impressive performances August: Osage County, 12 Years a Slave, and TV's "Sherlock," this is the role that will make him a bonafide movie star. Benedict Cumberbatch continues to climb the ladder as one of the best actors working today. They should feel so lucky to have the gumption to choose something this methodical and majestic. It's a sure-fire Oscar contender for several Academy Awards including Best Picture. Screenwriter Moore crafts a murky, dark, yet totally enjoyable spy film that stands taller than any James Bond film ever released. Tyldum is methodical and precise in which he decides to unravel the story, Turing is one of the fallen heroes of our history and his story stands as one of the most tragic. It's an impeccable thriller, taut and brilliant, exploring the horrors of war along with the choices that doom mankind for all eternity. It has genius aspirations in which it wants to exist in the cinematic world. Masterfully told and encompassing an emotional complexity, Tyldum's film is both engrossing and disturbing. However, Turing, who is a homosexual, has to wrestle with his secret in order to keep his status and his work years later. His contributions paved the way for essentially the way we exist now. Telling the story of Alan Turing, a mathematician who in 1939 led a pioneer in cracking one of the most difficult codes in history. Minutes following the screening, got $15.82 from my bank account in order to read "Alan Turing: The Enigma," the book in which screenwriter Graham Moore based the story upon. I've heard the name Alan Turing from high school and college but either didn't care enough to learn or have no recollection of his contributions. Full disclosure, I'm fairly oblivious to European history and the heroes that had a hand in one of the deadliest wars in history. As the film continues to settle within my cinematic soul, this very well could be the best film of the year, anchored by a career best performance from the amazing Benedict Cumberbatch. My initial reaction upon leaving the screening room was it was astonishing, a magnificent achievement that stands tall as one of the year's best movies. It took a little over 24 hours before I weighed in on my official thoughts on Morten Tyldum's The Imitation Game from The Weinstein Company.
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