THE IMITATION GAME-Serious Secret Govt. Work WII- A World Class Film

THE IMITATION GAME is nominated for this year's Oscar race in all the major categories, including best picture, directing, leading actor Benedict Cumberbatch (Alan Turing) & leading actress Keira Knightley (Joan Clarke.)  For those who have yet to see this indomitable contender for Best Picture, race out to see it.  The unbelievably remarkable story is based on the life of Alan Turing, posthumously honored & renowned for creating the 1st "computer" used to decrypt the Nazi radio code known as "Enigma." Solving Enigma enabled allied forced to strategize their attacks, saving millions of lives & expediting the cessation of WWII.  Turing was recruited in 1939 by British Intelligence M16.  There were several other brilliant mathematicians assisting with the cryptanalysis of the Nazi's  code.  In addition to Knightley as Ms. Clarke, some of the other brilliant minds were portrayed by Matthew Goode (The Good Wife) and Allan Leech (Downton Abbey.)  Turing's nemesis was played by the villainous Charles Dance (Game of Thrones.)  Despite Turing's heroic, miraculous & altruistic contributions, he was persecuted by the British Govt. for being homosexual.  Equally fascinating, although terribly disturbing, was the British Criminal Law Amendment (1885-1967) criminalizing homosexual behavior.  Oscar Wilde & Alan Turing, were only 2 of the multitudes arrested and demonized.  Turing was sentenced to probation in 1952 which required hormonal treatments intended to limit the libido of depraved individuals.  Turing was quoted often times in the movie saying "violence is found satisfying."  Although I don't agree with his sentiment, THE IMITATION GAME is highly rewarding; a must see film.  It's a strong contender for Best Picture at this year's Oscars.