The Imitation Game

No, THIS is the last film of the year.. And it's taken me ages to see it.

Still off for Christmas and a golden opportunity arose. The cinematic planets aligned as it were.. 

1) It's Tuesday, so only £5 at the Odeon.. 

2) Liz is having her hair done at 9.30am (for four hours!).. And 

3) I'm still on Christmas break and find myself at a loose end.. 

The Imitation Game it is then. 

This film charts the life and work of Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch), an English mathematician, and his contribution to cracking the German enigma machine during World War Two. Alan Turing is a social outcast (as most geniuses are) and initially struggles to fit in with the other members of the team put together by Mark Strongs MI6 agent, Stuart Menzies. Mr Strong is one of the many excellent support who include Kiera Knightly, Matthew Goode, Rory Kennier and Charles Dance. 

Norwegian director, Morten Tyldem, who was responsible for the excellent Headhunters does another fine job with this one. It's a fascinating story, shocking and ultimately very sad. 

I enjoyed it and it's the best new film this Christmas by a long way.. 

**** Movie.
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