Andres Gomez
Interesting movie about a house wife that discovers a new skill when she is already middle age and the changes that it would bring to her life. Great performance by María Onetto and interesting story by Natalia Smirmoff.
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The Puzzle
2010
Movie
87 min
Spanish
Maria's family give her a puzzle for her 50th birthday, and she loves it. Not only does the patient housewife have fun solving the puzzle, she's also really good at them. Overflowing with enthusiasm for her new-found passion, she goes back to the shop where they bought the gift for another puzzle. There her eye is caught by a notice on the message board: Partner for puzzle tournament wanted. Maria musters her courage and, despite her family's misgivings, answers the announcement.
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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Scott L. Miller•Genres: Drama, Thriller
Plot Summary
A reclusive writer, haunted by the disappearance of his wife, is drawn into a dangerous game when a mysterious woman arrives at his isolated home. As he tries to uncover the truth about her identity and her connection to his past, he finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and escalating tension. The lines between reality and paranoia blur, forcing him to confront his own sanity and the secrets he has buried.
Critical Reception
The Puzzle received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics finding its pacing slow and its plot convoluted. While some performances were noted as strong, the overall execution failed to impress a majority of reviewers.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric tension and some strong performances.
Criticized for a confusing and often unsatisfying plot.
Seen as a film that tries to be deeper than it ultimately is.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'The Puzzle' are scarce, but the limited feedback suggests a divided opinion, with some appreciating the attempt at psychological depth and others finding the narrative unsatisfying.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around Los Angeles, California, utilizing isolated locations to enhance the sense of isolation and suspense.
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