Review of Wordplay (2006) by Amanda C — 10 Jun 2006

Kinda lame cuz its about crossword puzzles.

This review of Wordplay (2006) was written by Amanda C on 10 Jun 2006.

Wordplay has generally received positive reviews.

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At times the film resembles a promo for Shortz and the Times, and the celebrity puzzlers, who include filmmaker Ken Burns, Bill Clinton, and…

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By Stefán Birgir S (309) on 17 Jun 2010

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Punsters, linguists and crossword puzzle fanatics everywhere couldn't ask for a more bracing tribute than helmer Patrick Creadon's buoyant…

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By Melissa L (303) on 14 Nov 2009

Very interesting. Never examined the crossword puzzle or it's creators. A must for people who love puzzles…

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By Allison D (143) on 20 Sep 2011

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