I gave this film: 4 stars
Why?
Each day, there millions of possibilities. This is devistatingly true in The Imitation Game, where an enemy code resets everyday, leaving that day's work meaningless. The Imitation Game is an exciting adventure contrasted with emotional subtleties. The score, by the talented Alexandre Desplat, carried the film in a sweep of melodies that reflect each character with delicate variations. The story was split between three time periods, where Alan Turing's, the father of computer science, complexities unfold. The pacing was sometimes confusing between time periods, but the contrasted characteristics of Turing are clear. The combination of biographical, war, and espionage genres are intertwined effectively to show the audience the story of Alan Turing. However, when going into this film with little background information, the film was slightly different than expected, but did not disappoint. Advertised as more of an espionage adventure, the film is very nuanced and sophisticated. The overall color palette reflected the soot-covered era of World War II, but the acting and smart screenplay brought the characters out of the ashen background. Benedict Cumberbatch stands out not only as the main character, but for his entertaining yet flawed portrayal of Turing. The Imitation Game gives audiences a complex film with many layers, and are taken on an exciting, and very human, journey.
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