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.
Wordplay has generally received positive reviews.
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Wordplay was released in 2006 and has generally received positive reviews.
Online reviewers have written 366 reviews, giving Wordplay (2006) an average rating of 73%.
Overall, cinema-goers and film critics broadly agree on the merits of the movie, with critics giving it an average score of 75% and users giving an average score of 77%.
With a score of 73%, Wordplay is above the average Cinafilm score for movies made in 2006, which stands at 59%.
Other movies from 2006 with similar scores include films like Cars, The Host and 12 and Holding.
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