We've been here before, of course; the story of a dissatisfied housewife taking solace in the arms of another. And while this isn't particulary original, it still plays along nicely. By the film's end, however, I felt there was a piece or two missing - the main character is a real puzzle of a person - but I might need to reassemble the pieces sometime and give the film a rewatch.
Overall it was a pretty solid film. Everything is pretty nuanced, and it's filled with great performances from Kelly Macdonald and Irfan Khan. I do wish they had more screen time together, because their interactions are great. At first, I didn't like the ending, but after giving it some time I think I like it for her character.
Review by IHateBadMovies.comVIP 8BlockedParent2019-05-15T17:32:20Z
When it comes to movies and tv shows I've come to realize that if someone asks me about to describe what I saw and I can easily do it then I probably didn't enjoy it. The movie Puzzle is certainly a great example of it. On the surface the film is probably what you might expect - a person (or persons) trying to navigate all of the pieces that go to make up a life. What are the pieces? What's the best way to put them together. Am I missing any?
As with most good movies (especially character dramas) the strength of Puzzle is in the subtlety. It is fascinating to see the lead progress from a sheltered and misunderstood life into something more. More is learned by what isn't said than what is.
probably not a spoiler
The final scene is perfect in that it identifies that she is a person that is finally growing but it in no way is she a finished product. A less honest ending would have had her making the trip to Europe. Instead, she is someone at the beginning of the long-delayed exploration of herself and the puzzle around her.
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