THERE ARE SOME SPOILERS IN THIS REVIEW.
Hello readers,
As promised on my previous post, I went to JEM and watched the recently Oscars nominated film, The Imitation Game. The film starred Benedict Cumberbatch as the inspiring mathematician of today, Alan Turing and Keira Knightley as Joan Clarke, who was one of the team members breaking the German codes during the World War Two.
The Imitation Game is rather an interesting, non-fiction film which do justice for the late Alan Turing. The film shows about his early life, life during World War Two and also how he lived till he committed suicide at the age of 41. Although the film is based on a true story, some of the scenes are fictitious including how the relationship between Clarke and Turing was portrayed. Prior to watching The Imitation Game, I did read an article on TIMES regarding about whether can machines think and if you haven't read, I suggest you to find the article which you may find it surprising.
I have to honestly admit that Benedict Cumberbatch's acting performance did justice to Professor Turing. I may be a fan of his acting including how I hated his character as Julian Assange in The Fifth Estate, however I would say that his portrayal of Turing was beautiful. Not only was Cumberbatch good, even the younger portrayal was amazing (I seldom come across child actor who portrayed the character's younger self properly). The story was indeed a simplicity and how the screenplay transformed into a film was something I think every human being should deserved to know.
The Imitation Game is not only a film about Alan Turing's life and career, but also how the society in those days have a different perspective from what we know today. Being a homosexual was a crime during Turing's time and he was prosecuted for that reason. In today's context, everyone knows it is okay to be different from others and nowadays, people are coming forward regarding their sexual orientation. If only Turing lived on to this era, I bet he would be proud of his invention which is widely accepted and studied in either universities or general knowledge.
The film also taught me that although people may looked smart on the outside, sometimes there are flaws which we, humans failed to notice. Turing was a victim of injustice and was not only prosecuted but harshly treated by getting some hormones medication to stop being a homosexual. It took many years until in 2013, when Queen Elizabeth II lifted gave him a pardon for his war activities.
The Imitation Game is a film which will warmed your heart and maybe try to appreciate what you have in the world. You can be different, just like Alan Turing himself. Like what Turing once questioned, Can Machines Think?, I believed everyone can be a machine.
Ratings: 8.5/10
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