Nov 18th 
The Imitation Game*** (12A)            
(Vue Romford)

(GB/US 2014)

Mathematics genius Alan Turing devises a code-breaking machine to crack the German Enigma code, and names the machine after his childhood lover Christopher.
Excellently compacted biopic, getting as much period and historical detail as can be compressed within an entertaining, well constructed screenplay that crosscuts skilfully between childhood, wartime and Turing's later prosecution for indecency, with largely excellent performances all round.

Written by: Graham Moore, based on the book "Alan Turing: The Enigma" by Andrew Hodges.
Producers: Nora Grossman, Ido Ostrowsky, Teddy Schwarzman.
Director: Morten Tyldum.
Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Mark Strong, Charles Dance, Allen Leech, Rory Kinnear, Steven Waddington, Alex Lawther (as young Turing).
Photography: Oscar Faura.
Music: Alexandre Desplat.