Just finished watching The Imitation Game today. And wow, if I weren't in a public cinema I would have bawled my eyes out. It was such a powerful and moving movie.

The sheer brilliance of Alan Turing, his invention of the computer during World War 2 was astounding, not only did he invent such a brilliant machine but he also saved millions and millions of lives. And his childhood story with Christopher would probably start a lot of people (including me) on a whirlwind of emotions.

Then there was the latter part of his life, when he was forced to undergo "hormonal treatment" (and chemical castration) for his homosexuality, underwent a lot of torment and humiliation, leading ultimately to what was most likely a suicide at the age of 41.

His both tragic but also legendary story was approached so well-when I first walked into the cinemas I admit I had reservations on how well both the writers and the audience would handle everything. I was scared the audience would react negatively to his sexuality, I was afraid the movie wouldn't handle it well either. But it went beyond my expectations; the movie was a perfect balance of his personal life and his remarkable professional achievements, and it made me tear up so many times, but learn about his life and the history back then at the same time.

I'm so, so glad they handled sexuality pretty well, and so moved and grateful that it wasn't played off as some kind of joke or anything offensive or disrespectful, during the whole movie I was worried that might happen, but it was written and performed beyond my apprehensive worries-and that speech that Joan gave near the end was very moving-the closest in the movie I came to just outright sobbing. Speaking of Joan, I feel like she was superb as well, and so intelligent and kind- I'm very glad that aspect was great as well. Anyways, from both an objective standpoint and from a very personal one, I'm so touched and appreciative of many aspects of this movie. It really was incredible, and one of the best movies I've seen for many years.

I haven't read the book yet (I'm planning to buy it this week) so I can't say too much on how accurate the movie was or anything, and I didn't actually know a lot about Turing before watching the film so I don't know exactly how well it did him justice, but I personally found it very moving and well done. He was an amazing man with an amazing story, and I'm glad that he is being honoured and recognized now.

There are really no words to do the film justice, so I suggest you go watch it and experience it for yourself. Bring tissues.