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Wordplay (2006)

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A journey into the world of Will Shortz, the crossword puzzle editor at The New York Times. Known to millions as National Public Radio's "Puzzle Master," Shortz has spent his entire lifetime studying, creating, and editing puzzles, and has built a huge following along the way. Meet Shortz's diehard fans--including President Bill Clinton, Senator Bob Dole, "The Daily Show's" Jon Stewart, filmmaker Ken... See Full Description
Genres: Documentary
Running Time: 90 min.
Release Date: June 16, 2006 (limited)
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Distributors:
IFC Films
U.S. Box Office: $3,117,666
Cast and Credits
Starring: Will Shortz, Merl Reagle, Jon Stewart, Ken Burns, Indigo Girls (II)
Directed by: Patrick Creadon
Produced by: Christine O'Malley, Michael Creadon
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Critical Consensus
Critics Reviews Average Grade:   B   
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Bob Longino
"A fact-filled, benevolent crossword puzzle documentary that would've benefited from one more edit." more...
B-
Boston Globe, Ty Burr
"...the most minor entry in the brainiac-doc genre to date..." more...
B-
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"The film is made with a lot of style and visual ingenuity." more...
B
Chicago Tribune, Michael Phillips
"...enjoyable..." more...
B
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