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A woman named Agnes collaborates with a skilled man in solving puzzles in Atlantic City in order to present their magical talent in solving puzzles. Agnes is an ingenious woman in solving a series of frequent puzzles, moving to New York City to change her life and display her lost value by presenting many works in solving frequent puzzles. Agnes may start a whole new life in New York.
As the character grows Macdonald's performance gets even more complex, and even when the story gets a little formulaic the emotional investment remains.
Despite this crying out to be described in jigsaw puns, I'll simply say that Kelly Macdonald as the blossoming Agnes blows everyone out of the water in a performance of subtle intensity and humour, and leave it at that.
Turtletaub goes deep on character, allowing Macdonald and Khan to reveal details of their lives, and also their dreams and fears, in a manner that's as natural as the charming piano score.
Thoroughly simplistic and profound, Puzzle is a poignant and insightful character study of domestic alienation looking to take some time off for poetic evaluation.
It was Danny Boyle's 1996 film Trainspotting that introduced audiences to then 20-year-old Kelly Macdonald. The Scottish actress delivers the performance of her career in her first lead role.
Kelly Macdonald shines in the lead. Her face is a powerfully expressive text ... representing hairpin turns of understanding and decision that are always convincing.
Turtletaub's direction and the trio of ace performances make "Puzzle" feel relatable and real; it's one of those movies where everything truly comes together.