Puzzle

R

Released Jul 27, 2018

1 hr. 43 min.

Drama

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250+ Ratings

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A woman who has a talent for assembling jigsaw puzzles sneaks away from her suburban town and goes to New York City, where she partners with a man for a puzzle tournament in Atlantic City. As she experiences independence for the first time, she begins to view her value and the pieces of her own life in a whole new light.

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Critics Consensus

Puzzle transcends its quirky premise with honest emotion -- and Kelly Macdonald, whose nicely understated performance proves she's too often underutilized.

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Kevin L

Kelly McDonald is criminally underappreciated and under-employed. She's a fantastic actress. Irrfan Khan gives a fine performance as well in this smart, well-directed movie. 3.3 stars

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/21/23

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A.L.Jude P

A treat to watch, but ended having a big hole in the script.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/25/23

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Storm W

Outstanding movie about life. No car chases. No computerization. No woke agenda. No nudity. No violence. Nothing gets blown up. The acting is superb, and the story is one most adults have witnessed...or been involved in. Where has this movie been hiding?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/18/23

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Ma'Shy R

they are good but you need to pit more on

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/09/23

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isla s

This is quite a, what I'd call, subtle film. Its a good drama, somewhat thoughtful. I liked that it offers an insight into the main characters perspective. I can imagine doing puzzles regularly is a good way to immerse yourself in another 'world' metaphorically speaking, if you find what you personally enjoy. I respect the main character, her determination to keep doing what she enjoys, regardless of her families opinions, once they learn about it - Good for her!. Its a pleasant and enjoyable watch, one I'd recommend, yes.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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aynge m

A really slow chick flick. The cover of the DVD made me think it was going to be a comedy, but nope. The performances were good, but it was really just too long for what it is. It's okay; will never watch it again, or recommend it to anybody.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Marc Turtletaub

Director

Kelly Macdonald

Agnes

Irrfan Khan

Robert

David Denman

Louie

Bubba Weiler

Ziggy

Austin Abrams

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

In case you were wondering, the jigsaw puzzles are a metaphor for the wife's identity.

Mar 20, 2020

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

Always strong in supporting roles, Macdonald achieves her own mid-career breakthrough with a fascinatingly complex lead performance that pitches natural inhibition against a growing inner confidence.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 18, 2018

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Tim Robey

Daily Telegraph (UK)

What's to dislike here? Hardly anything - it's finding things actively to like that poses more of a problem.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 6, 2018

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

This performance, arguably the best in Macdonald's career, is masterful and elevates the modest pleasures of the film.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 11, 2022

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Fletcher Powell

KMUW - Wichita Public Radio

The movie takes a few shortcuts that make for some abrupt plot points, but it hardly matters given Macdonald's performance.

Feb 9, 2021

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Matt Cipolla

Film Monthly

Puzzle is a low-key crowdpleaser. Take it for what it is and enjoy.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 24, 2020

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Synopsis

A woman who has a talent for assembling jigsaw puzzles sneaks away from her suburban town and goes to New York City, where she partners with a man for a puzzle tournament in Atlantic City. As she experiences independence for the first time, she begins to view her value and the pieces of her own life in a whole new light.

Director: Marc Turtletaub
Executive Producer: Leah Holzer, Daniele Tate Melia, Natalia Smirnoff
Screenwriter: Oren Moverman
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: Big Beach
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 27, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 13, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.0M

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