Cumberbatch was good in it but was never going to win an Oscar with just a speech impediment and a limp wrist. Although it did work for The Kings speech.
Agreed. It wasn't a masterpiece by any means, yet was viewable. Also saw Fury which is unadulterated Yank pish.
Dunno if he was gay or not but does it really matter? He was a vegetarian. I met his grandson a couple of years ago.