Wordplay (2006)
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Reviews Counted:165
Fresh:144
Rotten:21
Average Rating:7.3/10
Consensus: You see them hunched over with their brows furrowed, folded newspaper in hand as they attempt to complete the crossword puzzle. This may even describe you. This ingeniously edited documentary introduces viewers to some of the more dedicated fans of this solitary pastime, none more well-known the puzzle editor for the New York Times, Will Shortz. This underground world provides a surprising amount of crowd-pleasing entertainment and suspense, especially at the annual crossword tournament. Didn't know there was one, did you?
Runtime: 1 hr 34 mins
Genre: Musical & Performing Arts
Synopsis: Inky-fingered New York Times readers love the mind-bending crossword puzzles lovingly curated for the paper by longstanding contributor Will Shortz. There are few things more satisfying than... [More]
Starring: Mike Mussina, Will Shortz, Jon Stewart, Bill Clinton
Director: Patrick Creadon











