An awkward combination of wartime drama and obsessive romance, this old-fashioned thriller — based on Robert Harris's novel — unfolds in WWII England amid the rarefied world of military code breakers. There are actually two enigmas: The invaluable German encryption machine captured by British sailors (not Americans, as 2000's U-571 suggests), and glamorous Claire Romilly (Saffron Burrows). 1943, Bletchley Park: Code breaker Tom Jericho (Dougray Scott) returns to Bletchley, Britain's famous cryptanalytic station, following a nervous breakdown precipitated by his affair with Claire, who's vanished during his absence. Brilliant and high-strung, Jericho broke t...
Released:
2002
Rated:
R
Length:
117 mins