{movie} wordplay (2006)

From the masters who create the mind-bending diversions to the tense competition at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, Patrick Creadon's documentary reveals a fascinating look at the addictive pastime. Creadon captures New York Times editor Will Shortz working with crossword puzzle builders, talks to celebrity solvers -- including Bill Clinton and Ken Burns -- and presents an intimate look at the national tournament and its competitors.

ireviewnetflix rating: *** I enjoyed the Scrabble documentary movie "Word Wars" more, probably because I enjoy that game more than I do crosswords. However, this movie was an interesting look at the people who compete in crossword competitions and the people who take the new your post crossword puzzle too seriously. Any movie featuring Bill Clinton AND Jon Stewart is all right with me.