i saw a preview of word play . from some of the pr and i think it be some sort of thriller and but actually it be a documentary about people who do the new york time crossword puzzle ( well actually crossword puzzle in general but the nyt puzzle seem to be the creme de la creme ) . and it turn out to be a thriller of sort . this be a very good movie . anyone who have ever pull their hair out over some of the clue in the nyt crossword will enjoy this movie and and be impress by the puzzle solver . jon stewart be on hand to provide comic relief . the movie cover just about everything you ever ( or never ) want to know about crossword puzzle and include bit of history and how the puzzle be make . the central theme of the movie be a crossword puzzle convention and competition . we go behind the scene and meet will shortz and the nyt crossword puzzle editor and along with several of the contestant and crossword puzzle writer . who woulda thunk bill clinton and jon stewart and the indigo girl and mike mussina ( pitcher with the yankee ) and and ken burn ( documentary film maker ) would share a love of the nyt crossword . this be a very enjoyable movie and and well worth the price of admission .