The title of “The Imitation Game” is just as perplexing as the movie itself. The film, based on a true story, takes the viewer through the life of Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch), a British math prodigy.  Cumberbatch portrays Turing’s character brilliantly, as the protagonist attempts to crack the “unbreakable” German Enigma.

Turing’s life as a code breaker takes place at Bletchley Park, where he works alongside the famous code breaker Hugh Alexander (Matthew Goode) as well as the gifted Joan Clarke (Keira Knightley). Rather than taking a more traditional approach, Turing designs an unorthodox machine that can counter every code emitted by the Enigma.

The film pushes the boundaries of the traditional World War II drama to create a fresh new insight on the other aspects of the War.

The film takes place in the past, present and future. We see bits of Turing’s childhood. A small and unusually smart kid, he is a victim of school bullies.

But then, Turing discovers Christopher. The two create a strong, everlasting bond that greatly affects the rest of Turing’s actions throughout his life. In the flashbacks of Turing’s childhood, Turing’s secret homosexual life is revealed as well.

In the scenes that take place during the War, the focus is on the challenges of being a genius. Turing’s exceptional brilliance creates interesting encounters with the people around him.

The film also demonstrates the challenges of being a woman in this era. Joan Clarke is a brilliant and charming woman who is perfect for Turing as he deals with his loneliness during his creation of “Christopher,” the Enigma cracker.

This film, a wonderful adaptation of the book “Alan Turing: The Enigma” by Andrew Hodges, is a must-see, and will likely make a big scene at the Oscars in 2015. “The Imitation Game” leaves your mind wizzing as you exit the theater. It is easily one of the best movies of the year.