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Enigma
(Reviewed April 8, 2002, by James Dawson)
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Ridiculously overcomplicated, crushingly dull but nicely photographed World War II drama about attempts to break a German submarine code. Kate Winslet is a frumpy, can-do bureaucrat who helps zombie-like, moping Dougray Scott dig through files and motor around the English countryside. If you have been missing sleep lately but are reluctant to rely on over-the-counter medications, sitting through this yawner should take care of your problem quite nicely.
Also, the coincidental timing of an event at the conclusion of this movie is so jaw-droppingly preposterous that I was reminded of the Monty Python "hide-and-seek championship" sketch, in which the hider could go anywhere in the world, but nevertheless is discovered by the seeker with mere seconds to go in the game. It's that dumb.
Back Row Grade: F
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