The Imitation Game
The Imitation Game is a 2014 historical thriller film directed by Morten
Tyldum, with a screenplay by Graham Moore loosely based on the biography Alan
Turing: The Enigma by Andrew Hodges.
The Imitation Game is the remarkable real-life story of Alan Turing. The
English mathematician played a key role in breaking German codes during World
War II. In 1952 Turing was prosecuted for ‘gross indecency’ after reporting
his young lover to the police for breaking into Turing’s home.
That prosecution was really for homosexuality. Convicted, Turing was given a
choice of two penalties: imprisonment, or chemical treatment to reduce his
sexual urges. He chose the latter, and was made impotent by the treatment. His
security clearance was also revoked, and he could not continue his cryptographic
work with the British government. In 1954 Turing was found dead of cyanide
poisoning, and his death was ultimately ruled a suicide.
Critic Reviews:
- " A moving tribute to an extraordinary man. " – Mara
Reinstein
- " The film deserves credit for pointing viewers in the direction of such
a compelling individual and historical drama. " –
David Walsh
- " Manages a surmounting level of intrigue from both its deft
performances and its shuffling narrative of past, present, and post-war events.
" – Mike Massie