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The Imitation Game

2014

History

1h54

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8.4/10

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3.4/5

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4.3/5

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Luca rated ★ 8/10

A l'instar d'Oppenheimer, Allan Turing est l'un des grands noms qui ont permis de gagner contre la menace allemande de 39/45. Un peu court cependant. Bennedict Cumberbatch est l'un de ces acteurs qui savent jouer n'importe qui, n'importe quand et n'importe où. Ce film retranscrit bien le traitement de ces héros qui ont permis l'économie de vie humaine dans cette guerre. Turing, homosexuel et à l'écart des relations humaines, est rejetté d'abord de par son génie et puis par sa condition. Ce film ne traite pas seulement de la guerre, mais aussi d'une époque révolue qui condamnée les homosexuels. Ici les "gentils" sont aussi des ordures aux multiples facettes, personne n'est digne de confiance. Petit bémol sur la durée, la compréhension de qui est Turing au niveau de son passé nous ne connaissons rien. Et son enfance est survolée.

Synopsis

Based on the real life story of legendary cryptanalyst Alan Turing, the film portrays the nail-biting race against time by Turing and his brilliant team of code-breakers at Britain's top-secret Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park, during the darkest days of World War II.

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Viewers are captivated by 'The Imitation Game', praising Benedict Cumberbatch's stellar performance as Alan Turing. The film's portrayal of Turing's pivotal role in breaking the Enigma code during WWII, alongside its exploration of his personal struggles with homosexuality in a less tolerant era, resonates deeply. While the historical and emotional depth is appreciated, some viewers noted a desire for more detailed exploration of certain aspects, such as Turing's personal life and the technical details of the Enigma machine.

👍 Cumberbatch's portrayal of Turing is highly praised.

👎 Some historical and technical aspects are oversimplified.

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Reviews and Comments

89 reviews
Momar
Momarrated ★ 7/10
January 5, 2026

Rated 9/10 by Paul Serny

DB
Dinorated ★ 7/10
September 1, 2025

Recommended by Memorizer AI

🪽 Laure 🪽
🪽rated ★ 7/10
June 10, 2025

Vu pendant le dernier cours d'enseignement scientifique de 1ere 🫢

Maede
Maederated ★ 8/10
February 28, 2025

Recommended by Azar "Recommended by Memorizer because you liked 'Kill Your Darlings'."

TD
Tomrated ★ 9/10
February 21, 2025

Morten Tydum 2014 Benedict Cumberbatch = Alan Turing Keira Knightley = Joan Clark Alan turing (1912-1954), homosexuel, Enigma, suicide, hero de guerre 2013 Elizabeth II.

CW
Carolinerated ★ 8/10
October 3, 2024

Recommended by Memorizer because you liked 'Hidden Figures'.

Pierre Sudre
Pierrerated ★ 5/10
September 11, 2024

Noté 6/10 par Firmin Damour

S
Salomérated ★ 10/10
August 13, 2024

Recommended by Memorizer because you liked 'Oppenheimer'.

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