October 7, 2009
Decent retelling of the real life story of the cracking of the Enigma code
Corin Redgrave, Dougray Scott, Jeremy Northam
In this twisty thriller about Britain's secret code breakers during World War II, Tom Jericho (Dougray Scott, best known as the villain of Mission Impossible 2) devised the means to break the...( read more
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DVD Release Date: September 24, 2002
Stats: 281 reviews
Flixster Reviews (281)
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July 19, 2008The story of the breaking of Nazi codes during World War 2 is surely an interesting topic. Sadly, this movie does not entirely live up to that promise. The look isn't exactly cinema standard, it often feels like a British TV movie with its soft-focus flashbacks. Those, while tell...( read more)
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December 29, 2007Thriller about Britain's secret code breakers during World War II. Kate is great in this movie.
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July 15, 2009It's a perfect mix of all the ingredients: intelligence, suspense, tension, romance, revenge, mystery, yet it's so remarkably beautiful and melancholy. Excellent casting and timing, and the lingering music score is impeccable. Love the mood. Films of this quality and modesty are ...( read more)
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March 8, 2009U-571 may have been historically inaccurate, but at least it was entertaining. This is as exciting as tea.
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February 16, 2009I love Kate Winslet and her acting was flawless in this movie but it was bloody boring.
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February 9, 2009well umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch...its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout this movie..i think that both kate winslet n dougray scott play good parts throughout this movie...i think that the director of this Myste...( read more)
Critic Reviews
May 3, 2002
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
April 19, 2002
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
What I like about the movie is its combination of suspense and intelligence. full review
April 18, 2002
A.O. Scott, The New York Times
The mystery of Enigma is how a rich historical subject, combined with so much first-rate talent ... could have yielded such a flat, plodding picture. full review
April 10, 2002
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
Jagger, Stoppard and director Michael Apted ... deliver a riveting and surprisingly romantic ride. full review
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