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This film is based off the biography Alan Turing: The Enigma written Andrew Hodges. During World War II, Alan Turing agrees to help crack the German's enigma machine. Later, he decides to build a machine that will solve the puzzle.
This film was directed by Morten Tyldum. This film is not very historically accurate, but it gets its point across. It also introduces audiences to a brilliant mind. This biography wanted to add more emotion to the character Alan Turing, and make his life more dramatic than it might have been. One of the major issues that were changed to heighten emotion where his personal relationships with others. However, it is enjoyable watching this character fight against establish norms and prejudices to manufacture something that changed the course of the war and our own personal lives. The story also provides an alternative perspective on World War II. It shows the war from the home front instead of the combat, but keeps subtle reminders how devastating it was. The story is also takes a look at the spy game during that time. This film has made a statement for homosexual rights. Benedict Cumberbatch played the role of Alan Turing. Cumberbatch changed his behavior and appearance enough to embody a very different character. He took a very unlikable secluded character and made him approachable and sympathetic. Keira Knightly played the role of Joan Clarke. She was a great supporting actress for this film. Her character offered a better heartfelt side of Turing.
I give this film 5 out of 5 stars! It is a great biographic film, even if it is not historically accurate.
This film can be found on DVD.
Answer to last blog: Director Mikael Salomon, Big Driver, also worked on the Stephen King adaptation Salem's Lot (2004).
Que: What other film has director Morten Tyldum directed?
Headhunters
I Travel Alone
The Monitor
The Mountain
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