Enigma
Enigma

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Enigma

1982
Movie
122 min
English

Five highly-trained KGB agents are sent to the west to assassinate several Soviet dissidents. In order to stop the diabolical plot, an American agent must infiltrate Soviet intelligence and obtain information from a Russian computer.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Rob IscoveGenres: Drama, Romance, War

Plot Summary

During World War II, a British intelligence agent is sent to Bletchley Park, the top-secret codebreaking center. While there, he becomes entangled in a complex web of espionage, romance, and betrayal as he races against time to decipher enemy communications. The agent must navigate personal relationships and the immense pressure of the war effort to uncover a deadly plot.

Critical Reception

Enigma received a mixed to positive reception from critics upon its release. While some praised its tense atmosphere and compelling performances, particularly from Martin Sheen, others found the plot to be somewhat convoluted and predictable. Audiences generally appreciated the historical setting and the spy thriller elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its wartime espionage thriller elements and central performances.

  • Some critics noted a somewhat predictable plot despite the intriguing historical backdrop.

  • The romantic subplot was generally seen as a decent, albeit secondary, focus.

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Fun Fact

The film's portrayal of Bletchley Park aims to capture the immense intellectual effort and secrecy surrounding the codebreaking operations during World War II.

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DanDare

DanDare

Enigma is a complex espionage thriller with a few twists and turns. The CIA find out that the Soviets plan to kill 5 defectors on Christmas Day. They get former defector, Holbeck (Martin Sheen) to infiltrate East Berlin to steal the scra...

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