July 21, 2006
Grinder Productions, etc.
Documentary
DVD
B
Good, solid documentary on a subject that I've never been particularly interested in. (I prefer puzzles where you work with what's already there, like logic problems or cracking codes.) Director Patrick Creadon interviews a variety of crossword-puzzle fans and designers (the two categories overlap), including celebrities, most notably former President Clinton. There are also profiles of several competitors in the annual Crossword Puzzle Tournament. Creadon builds both humor and suspense, drawing in the viewer with not only the personal moments but also such devices as accompanying graphics that show puzzles in progress. The movie is mildly thought-provoking, if not as profound as some documentaries, and it is overall entertaining.
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