Directed by Morten Tyldum, the film stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, and Matthew Goode. It tells the unbelievable story of Alan Turing (Cumberbatch), the mathematician mainly responsible for breaking enigma during World War II and thus directly aiding the Allied victory. Turing led a top-secret team of code breakers assembled by the British government at Bletchley Park -- one of which being close friend and onetime fiancée, Joan Clarke (Knightley) -- racing against time to decode the secret messages between German officers detailing future attacks against the Allies, with the entire balance of power of World War II depending on them. But Turing had a secret of his own: his closeted homosexuality, which was still illegal at the time. The highlight of the film is most definitely Cumberbatch's outstanding performance. His Turing was both nuanced and heartbreaking. Knightley is also pretty good as Clarke, and the two play off each other very well. I thought the film was fascinating - Turing is a name everyone should know but very few people do - and well-written. I also appreciated the subtle but able directing. It was mostly well-paced, although I wish more time had been devoted to the film's final, poignant part. Overall, I was very impressed with the film and enjoyed it thoroughly.
Should you see it: Yes
Grade: A-
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