Enigma
Enigma

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Enigma

2001
Movie
119 min
English

The story of the WWII project to crack the code behind the Enigma machine, used by the Germans to encrypt messages sent to their submarines.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes58%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users75%
Director: Michael AptedGenres: Drama, Romance, Thriller, War

Plot Summary

During World War II, a brilliant young Cambridge mathematician and cryptanalyst is tasked with breaking the German Enigma code. His efforts are complicated by a clandestine romance with a beautiful woman, who may be more than she seems. As the race against time intensifies, he must navigate the pressures of war, the complexities of his love life, and the secrets surrounding his mysterious lover.

Critical Reception

Enigma received generally mixed to positive reviews from critics. Many praised the film's suspenseful atmosphere, its period detail, and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Kate Winslet. However, some critics found the romantic subplot to be somewhat predictable or underdeveloped, and a few felt the film didn't fully capitalize on its intriguing premise. Audiences generally appreciated the historical setting and the spy thriller elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective blend of wartime intrigue and romantic drama.

  • Kate Winslet's performance was frequently highlighted as a strong point.

  • Some found the plot a bit convoluted or the romance less compelling than the espionage.

Google audience: Viewers often found 'Enigma' to be an engaging historical thriller with a compelling romantic element. Many appreciated the period setting and the tension surrounding the code-breaking efforts, though some felt the love story could have been stronger.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the novel of the same name by Robert Harris, who also co-wrote the screenplay.

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r96sk

r96sk

After a slow start, <em>'Enigma'</em> picks itself up to deliver a good film. The first chunk of events are very slow, with Jericho (Dougray Scott) and the story coming across extremely uninteresting. Thankfully, everything eventually tu...