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SolarSystem · June 19, 2014 9:43 pm

Maybe he just used a not so accurate word for what he was trying to say?
What makes me a bit sceptical (but really only a bit) is what Tinks already mentioned, that it might be a movie which consists of two parts that feel a little disjointed. I've seen such movies in the past and it's always been a bit annoying and chastening.

nakahara · June 19, 2014 9:46 pm

Not enough data yet - we will soon see for ouselves.

MartaSt · June 19, 2014 9:53 pm

I wonder if this film will mention Turing's work after World War II. According to this review it won't which surprise me because it was very important part of Alan's life. But agree with Nakahara - we will see soon.

Marta · June 19, 2014 10:00 pm

It's always good to hear people's opinions and they make me even more excited about the film. As you have already said, we have to watch it ourselves to see whether critical remarks were justified (because I've got a feeling that all good words about Benedict's acting were 100% deserved ).

I don't even consider a possibility that the film won't be shown in Poland. I just worry we'll have to wait until next year because "The Oscar nominee" (fingers crossed!) looks good on posters.

gently69 · June 19, 2014 10:03 pm

I will try to form my own opinion about this film without being influenced by the reviews too much.
And I hope that he has a chance at the Oscars with this role

MartaSt · June 19, 2014 10:12 pm

Marta wrote:
I don't even consider a possibility that the film won't be shown in Poland.

I really want to have your optimism Marta... But well most of Oscar nominees films are shown in our country so fingers crossed!

SusiGo · June 23, 2014 8:22 am

Today is the 102nd birthday of Alan Turing.

SolarSystem · June 23, 2014 8:33 am

Happy birthday, Alan! I wish you'd had the chance to celebrate far more birthdays than you did...

gently69 · June 23, 2014 8:42 am

Isn't it strange? We are thinking of a man, of whom we wouldn't have a clue about without Benedict's work.
What a shame how your life has turned ... happy birthday, Alan.

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SolarSystem · June 23, 2014 8:58 am

It's strange and beautiful at the same time, don't you think? And I don't even know all that much about him yet, after all I only watched two documentaries about him. But that already was enough to make it obvious what a brilliant mind he was, and what an unbelievable tragedy befell him.
I guess if you made up his story and tried to sell it to a film producer, he would just look at you and tell you that it's too unbelievable to be true.

SusiGo · June 23, 2014 9:00 am

Yes. His story is really fascinating. And when I read Hodges' book, the story about the unexpected death of his first love nearly broke my heart. I suppose this experience must have influenced him strongly.

gently69 · June 23, 2014 9:18 am

That's right, Susi. This loss is mentioned in the book again and again. It's astonishing how a love at this young age certainly influenced his entire, far too short, life.

Harriet · June 23, 2014 1:05 pm

Happy Birthday, Alan! An old-fashioned port to your well-being wherever you may be!

MartaSt · June 23, 2014 1:22 pm

Short text about The Imitation Game.

http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=41360

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SusiGo · June 23, 2014 1:25 pm

Thank you, Marta. And two new pics as well.

MartaSt · June 23, 2014 1:27 pm

Actually three - they are on Ben's pictures thread

gently69 · June 23, 2014 1:28 pm

Have a look at the picture thread, Susi.
I thought, I had to die.

besleybean · June 23, 2014 4:05 pm

Thanks for all articles and pix, but can I just say I knew about Alan way before I knew about Benedict!

Mattlocked · June 23, 2014 5:23 pm

Well, I didn't. ^^

SusiGo · June 23, 2014 5:26 pm

I think many people did not know about him, maybe even some in the UK. After all the government tried keep him and work (and those of all the others at BP) forgotten for quite a long time.