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Puzzle
In an exciting story about a woman who has the talent to assemble sequential puzzles. The woman begins to look for another place to develop her talent, moving to New York City. There, the woman begins to collaborate with a man in a mystery tournament in Atlantic City. For the first time, women remain fully independent and begin to show their value and lead their lives in a completely new light.
28 October 1950, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
16 August 1970, San Rafael, California, USA
25 July 1973, Newport Beach, California, USA
19 October 1967, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, USA
7 January 1967, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
2 September 1996, Sarasota, Florida, USA
November 14, 2018
Despite this crying out to be described in jigsaw puns, I'll simply say that Kelly Macdonald as the blossoming Agnes blows everyone out of the water in a performance of subtle intensity and humour, and leave it at that.
November 06, 2018
Thoroughly simplistic and profound, Puzzle is a poignant and insightful character study of domestic alienation looking to take some time off for poetic evaluation.
August 14, 2018
"Puzzle" becomes a low-key pleasure, with all its pieces fitting together nicely.
October 25, 2018
As the character grows Macdonald's performance gets even more complex, and even when the story gets a little formulaic the emotional investment remains.
August 09, 2018
It's a mild crowd pleaser for people who are exhausted by blockbusters.
August 16, 2018
Watching two people do a jigsaw puzzle could be fascinating in the right movie. This is not that movie.
August 09, 2018
Turtletaub goes deep on character, allowing Macdonald and Khan to reveal details of their lives, and also their dreams and fears, in a manner that's as natural as the charming piano score.
August 10, 2018
The results are deceptively simple, finding complex emotions in a scenario that only signals sentimentality.
November 10, 2018
Kelly Macdonald shines in the lead. Her face is a powerfully expressive text ... representing hairpin turns of understanding and decision that are always convincing.
October 09, 2018
It was Danny Boyle's 1996 film Trainspotting that introduced audiences to then 20-year-old Kelly Macdonald. The Scottish actress delivers the performance of her career in her first lead role.
August 24, 2018
Turtletaub's direction and the trio of ace performances make "Puzzle" feel relatable and real; it's one of those movies where everything truly comes together.
November 03, 2018
... this film carries a steady, oceanic emotional undercurrent in a light package.
