Fresh
Boy, was I wrong. There's more palm-sweating suspense in one minute of this baby than in all of The Omen.
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
Wordplay
Discover a world that thinks inside the box
2006 · 1h 34m · PG
Documentary
Directed by
Patrick Creadon
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Wordplay
Overview
From the masters who create the mind-bending diversions to the tense competition at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, Patrick Creadon's documentary reveals a fascinating look at a decidedly addictive pastime. Creadon captures New York Times editor Will Shortz at work, talks to celebrity solvers -- including Bill Clinton and Ken Burns -- and presents an intimate look at the national tournament and its competitors.
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94%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Even though these puzzles are mapped out with utmost precision -- and even though logic is an extremely useful tool for solving them -- they're still, somehow, objects of intrigue and mystery.
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
Fresh
A playful, informative and very sweet documentary about the world of words 'across' or 'down.'
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
Fresh
It manages to turn an internal, solitary activity into fodder for an engaging, even exciting movie.
Rene Rodriguez, Miami Herald
Fresh
There's a surface satisfaction to Wordplay that's absolutely undeniable. But there are also just enough smarts here to make you wish for something more.
Tom Long, Detroit News
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